Okay, so I’ve been seeing these 5-ingredient banana oatmeal cookies all over the internet, and I finally decided to give them a shot. I mean, 5 ingredients? How easy can it get, right? And I love anything with banana and oatmeal.
Getting Started
First things first, I gathered my ingredients. Here’s what I grabbed:
- 2 ripe bananas – the riper, the better, because they’re sweeter and easier to mash.
- 1 cup of rolled oats – I used the old-fashioned kind, not the instant ones.
- 1/4 cup of peanut butter – I went with creamy, but crunchy would probably be good too.
- 1/4 cup of chocolate chips – because, chocolate!
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract – Had to add something extra.
Mixing It All Up
I preheated my oven to 350°F (that’s about 175°C for my friends across the pond). Then, I took a big bowl and mashed the bananas really well with a fork. I wanted them to be pretty smooth, with no big chunks.
Next, I added the oats, peanut butter, chocolate chips, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. I used a big spoon to mix everything together until it was all combined. It looked a little… well, let’s just say “rustic.”
Baking Time
I lined a baking sheet with some parchment paper (because I hate scrubbing pans). Then, I dropped spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto the paper. I tried to make them roughly the same size, but I’m not a machine, so they were all a bit different.
I popped the baking sheet into the oven and set a timer for 12 minutes. I kept an eye on them, and they looked ready at around the 13-minute mark – lightly golden brown around the edges.
The Taste Test
I pulled the cookies out of the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before I transferred them to a wire rack to cool completely.
And… they were pretty good! They’re definitely not your typical super-sweet cookie, but they’re satisfying, and I love that chewy oatmeal texture. The peanut butter and chocolate chips are a classic combo, and the banana flavor really comes through. Plus, they’re so easy to whip up. I might add a pinch of cinnamon next time, just for a little extra something.
Overall, I’d say these 5-ingredient banana oatmeal cookies are a win! Perfect for a quick, relatively healthy snack, or even a grab-and-go breakfast. Definitely making these again!
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