Gluten-Free Banana Oat Cookies

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Soft and naturally sweet cookies made with ripe bananas and wholesome oats, perfect for a healthy gluten-free snack or dessert. This American-inspired gluten-free recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers ripe bananas, rolled oats, cinnamon powder into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 12 American cuisine 110 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, mash 2 medium ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1 1/2 cups rolled oats, 1 tsp cinnamon powder, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Step 4: Fold in 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
  5. Step 5: Drop tablespoon-sized scoops onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  6. Step 6: Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden and centers are set. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

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