
Makes approximately 15 Servings • Adapted from SkinnyTaste.com
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
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unpacked brown sugar
- 1 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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Preheat oven to 350°; line two baking sheets with parchment paper or use a Silpat.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, with a mixer, cream together the butter and the sugars on medium speed.
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Add the egg, followed by the mashed banana and vanilla extract.
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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.
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Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of the dough onto prepared baking sheets.
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Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until cookies become light brown at the edges.
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Let cool on a baking sheet for 3 or 4 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Store in an airtight container, so you don’t eat them all in one sitting!
Nutritional Information:
Serving: 2cookies, Calories: 176kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 3.5g, Fat: 7g, Fiber: 1.6g, Sugar: 14g