Prepare Time:
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 cup mashed really ripe bananas (2 to 3 medium)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2-1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not instant)
- 1 cup chopped nuts, optional
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter and brown sugar until well blended.
- Add mashed bananas, applesauce, egg, and vanilla to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in rolled oats and nuts (if using) until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (per serving): (Please note that these values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and serving sizes.)
- Calories: 120
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fat: 3g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
