Description

Looking for a quick breakfast, healthy snack, or cozy dessert? These Moist and Chewy Banana Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are the perfect feel-good treat. Soft in the center with just the right hint of spice and bursts of plump raisins, they’re naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and made heartier with wholesome oats. Whether you’re exploring new breakfast ideas or easy recipes to use up ripe bananas, this cookie hits all the right notes. It’s a warm, homemade food idea that feels like a hug in every bite—perfect for lunchboxes, coffee breaks, or after-dinner treats.

Ingredients

2 ripe bananas, mashed

1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

1/2 cup all-purpose or whole wheat flour

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

1/4 cup unsalted butter (or coconut oil), softened

1 large egg

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

3/4 cup raisins

1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mash bananas. Add butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
In a separate bowl, combine oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Add dry ingredients to the banana mixture and stir until just combined.
Fold in raisins and optional nuts.
Drop spoonfuls of dough onto baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
Gently flatten tops with spoon or fingers if desired.
Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden.
Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Breakfast