Banana Oatmeal Rocks

Soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened, Banana Oatmeal Rocks are the ultimate guilt-free treat for cookie lovers. Packed with wholesome ingredients like ripe bananas, old-fashioned rolled oats, and a touch of peanut butter, these delicious bites are bursting with flavor and perfect for any time of day. Sweetened with honey or maple syrup and infused with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla, every bite delivers a comforting warmth. Optional add-ins like chopped walnuts or chocolate chips let you customize these cookies to suit your cravings. Quick and easy to prepare, this one-bowl recipe bakes in just 15 minutes, making these cookies a go-to for healthy snacking. Perfect for breakfast, post-workout fuel, or a mid-day pick-me-up, Banana Oatmeal Rocks are as nutritious as they are satisfying.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 large ripe bananas
• 1.5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 3 tablespoons peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.25 cups chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
• 0.125 teaspoons salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.

Step 3

Add the peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt to the mashed bananas and stir until well combined.

Step 4

Fold in the rolled oats until the mixture forms a cohesive dough. If using walnuts or chocolate chips, gently mix them in now.

Step 5

Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between each cookie. Shape them slightly with your fingers, as they won’t spread during baking.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden and set.

Step 7

Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

Store the Banana Oatmeal Rocks in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	428.2 grams (428.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1072

Total Fat 65.40g	84%
Saturated Fat 8.20g	41%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 308mg	13%
Total Carbohydrate 117.10g	43%
Dietary Fiber 14.20g	51%
Total Sugars 75.20g
Protein 23.90g	48%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 93mg	7%
Iron 4mg	22%
Potassium 1527mg	32%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.1%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 40.6%