🍪 Banana Oat Cookies
Soft, sweet cookies made from only a few simple ingredients!
🧾 Ingredients
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2 ripe bananas
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1 cup rolled oats
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Optional mix-ins:
🍫 chocolate chips | 🍇 raisins | 🥥 coconut flakes | 🥜 chopped nuts | 🍯 honey drizzle
🍎 diced apples | 🥭 dried fruit chunks
👩🍳 Kid-Friendly Steps
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Peel bananas and mash them well in a bowl with a fork.
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Add oats and mix until dough forms.
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Stir in chocolate chips or raisins for fun.
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Scoop spoonfuls onto a baking sheet.
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Flatten slightly with fingers or spoon.
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Bake 12–15 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
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Cool — then enjoy warm, soft banana cookies! 😋
🔥 Adult Help Needed: Oven & hot sheet handling.
⭐ Fun Tips
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Shape into hearts, bears, or stars using cookie cutters.
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Spread a little peanut butter on top for extra flavor.
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Add cinnamon for warm cozy taste.
🍌 Why Kids Love It
It tastes like banana bread + cookie in one bite — sweet, soft, and fun to make!
📌 Quick Parent Notes
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No added sugar if no chocolate chips
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Gluten-free with GF oats
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Great for breakfast or snack time
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Freezes well — reheat for fresh cookies
🖨 Printable Recipe Card
Banana Oat Cookies
Time: 20 minutes | Serves: 10–12 cookies
Ingredients
• 2 bananas
• 1 cup oats
• Optional mix-ins
Steps
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Mash bananas.
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Mix oats + toppings.
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Scoop + bake.
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Enjoy!
Kid Tip: Decorate with chocolate-chip smiley faces! 😄
Adult Note: Oven supervision required.
