4-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Make these banana oat chocolate chunk cookies when you want something sweet without loads of added sugar or fat/oil. They're so simple and easy, you can whip them up in less than 30 minutes! Kids love 'em and they're fantastic on-the-go snacks, too.
Preheat oven to 350℉. Peel and mash bananas in a medium bowl with a potato masher or fork. Make sure they are well-mashed, with only small chunks remaining.
2 bananas
Stir in rolled oats and vanilla extract. Set aside for a few minutes to allow the oats to soak up the moisture. If the batter is very wet/thin still, add 1-2 tablespoons of oats.
1 cup rolled oats, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Line a baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. (Cookies will stick if you skip this step).
Drop spoonfuls of batter onto baking tray and then shape with your fingers. Cookies do not spread out while baking, so shape them into the width and height you want them to be. This recipe will make about eight medium, 3-inch wide cookies.
Press 2-3 chocolate chunks into to the top of each cookie.
⅓ cup chocolate chunks
Bake cookies for 17 minutes. *See notes for adjustments for smaller or larger cookies.
Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before enjoying.
Notes
If making small 2-in wide cookies, reduce cooking time by 3-5 minutes. If making large 4-in wide cookies, increase cooking time by 2-3 minutes.