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4.8 from 36 votes

Chewy Low Fat Banana Nut Oatmeal Cookies

A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.

Servings: 15 servings
Calories: 176 kcal
Course: Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unpacked brown sugar
  • 1 large large egg
  • 1/4 cup mashed ripe banana
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups quick oats
  • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350F°; line two baking sheets with parchment paper or use a silpat.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
  3. In a large bowl, with a mixer, cream together the butter and the sugars on medium speed.
  4. Add the egg, followed by the mashed banana and vanilla extract.
  5. Working by hand, stir in the flour mixture and the oats until just combined and no streaks of flour remain; stir in the chopped walnuts.
  6. Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of the dough onto prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until cookies become light brown at the edges.
  8. Let cool on baking sheet for 3 or 4 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Store in an airtight container so you don't eat them all in one sitting!

Notes

  • Makes about 30 cookies.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2cookies Calories 176kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 3.5g (7%) Fat 7g (11%) Fiber 1.6g (6%) Sugar 14g (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 176

% Daily Value*

Serving 2cookies
Calories 176kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 3.5g 7%
Fat 7g 11%
Fiber 1.6g 6%
Sugar 14g 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.