Healthy 2-Ingredient Banana Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main ingredients
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3 ripe bananas (the spottier the better)
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2 cups (200g) quick-cooking or old-fashioned rolled oats
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, thoroughly mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth and no large chunks remain. Add the oats to the mashed bananas and mix until well combined. The mixture will be sticky and somewhat wet.
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Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop 2-tablespoon portions of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. With damp fingers or the back of a spoon, gently flatten each cookie into a round shape about 1/4-inch thick. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the cookies feel set when lightly touched. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Notes:
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These two-ingredient cookies are a wholesome alternative to traditional treats and the perfect way to use up overripe bananas. For variety, you can add a handful of chocolate chips, chopped nuts, dried fruit, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a dash of vanilla extract. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.