Quick Banana Oatmeal Cookies with Dark Chocolate Chunks

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Soft and chewy banana oatmeal cookies studded with bittersweet dark chocolate chunks, ready in under 30 minutes. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers ripe bananas, mashed, rolled oats, dark chocolate chunks 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 90 calories and feeds 18, 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 18 American cuisine 90 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 mostly smooth with some small lumps remaining. Stir in 1 1/2 cups rolled oats, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp salt until combined.
  3. Step 3: Fold 1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks into the batter evenly.
  4. Step 4: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Flatten each slightly with the back of the spoon.
  5. Step 5: Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden and cookies are set but still soft in the center. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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