Description
Microwave Banana Oatmeal Cookie Balls are the ultimate quick fix for your sweet tooth. Made with ripe bananas, peanut butter, oats, and chocolate chips, these soft, chewy treats come together in just minutes. Perfect for a healthier snack or dessert without turning on the oven!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe banana (well-ripened for natural sweetness)
- 1/4 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 1 cup quick oats
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (dark or semi-sweet)
Optional Add-Ons:
- Chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds)
- Dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, chopped dates)
- Spices (cinnamon, vanilla extract)
Instructions
- Mash banana: Peel and mash in a small bowl until smooth.
- Mix in peanut butter: Stir until well combined with banana.
- Add oats & chocolate chips: Fold in until evenly mixed.
- Form balls: Wet hands and roll mixture into 6 cookie balls.
- Arrange on plate: Place on a microwave-safe plate with space between.
- Microwave: Cook on high for 1 minute 10 seconds (adjust as needed).
- Cool & enjoy: Let cool completely so they firm up before eating.
Notes
- Nut-free option: Swap peanut butter for sunflower seed butter.
- Oat swaps: Rolled oats can be used but may need longer cooking time.
- Extra sweetness: Add 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup if not using chocolate.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temp for 1 day or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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