Description
Soft, chewy oatmeal cookies packed with ripe bananas and juicy blueberries—perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack anytime you need a quick energy boost.
Ingredients
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2 ripe bananas, mashed
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1 ½ cups rolled oats
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½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
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¼ cup almond butter or peanut butter
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¼ cup honey or maple syrup
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ tsp cinnamon
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¼ tsp salt
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½ tsp baking powder
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Optional: ¼ cup chopped nuts or seeds for crunch
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Mix wet ingredients:
In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract.
3️⃣ Add dry ingredients:
Stir in oats, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder until combined.
4️⃣ Fold in blueberries:
Gently fold in the blueberries and nuts or seeds if using.
5️⃣ Form cookies:
Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, flattening slightly with the back of the spoon.
6️⃣ Bake:
Bake for 12–15 minutes or until edges are golden and cookies are set.
7️⃣ Cool and serve:
Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
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Use fresh blueberries for best texture; frozen works well too—no need to thaw.
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Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min