Banana Oat And Bran Cookies

Moist and deliciously crunchy, these Banana Oat and Bran Cookies are a wholesome treat that’s perfect for a quick snack or dessert.

Made with mashed ripe bananas, hearty oats, and nutritious bran flakes, these chewy cookies are packed with fiber and flavor, satisfying your sweet tooth without the guilt.

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup bran flakes
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 large egg

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the oats, bran flakes, brown sugar, flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

In a separate bowl, cream together the mashed bananas and softened butter until smooth.

Beat in the egg until well combined. Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and stir until just combined.

Do not overmix.

Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Yield: 4 cookies.

Notes

These cookies are perfect for a quick breakfast or snack on-the-go. The mashed banana adds natural sweetness, so you can reduce the amount of brown sugar if you prefer.

Make sure to use ripe bananas for the best flavor.

If you don’t have bran flakes, you can substitute with an equal amount of rolled oats. Keep an eye on the cookies while they’re baking, as they can quickly go from perfectly golden to burnt.

You can also customize these cookies by adding in nuts, seeds, or dried cranberries for extra texture and flavor.

Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrional Value

• Calories: 121
• Total Fat: 4g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5g
• Cholesterol: 10mg
• Sodium: 50mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 22g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 6g
• Protein: 2g