If you’re looking for a healthy, tasty, and quick snack, these banana and oat cookies in the air fryer are the perfect answer! The ripe banana adds natural sweetness, while the oats provide a rustic and nutritious texture, perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack. The chocolate chips add a delicious touch that makes every bite irresistible. All this, in just a few minutes, without turning on the oven, thanks to the magic of the air fryer.
If you love coconut, why not try these delicious cookies:
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very inexpensive
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 oz oat flakes
- 1 oz dark chocolate chips
Tools
- 1 Air Fryer
- Parchment Paper
Steps
To prepare the banana and oat cookies in the air fryer, take the banana, it must be very ripe, peel it, cut it into pieces, and place it in a bowl.
Mash the banana with a fork until you get a smooth puree. Add the chocolate chips and oat flakes, and mix with a spatula to combine everything.
Line the basket of your air fryer with parchment paper and start forming the cookies. With the help of two spoons, form balls, slightly flatten them with the back of the spoon, and place your cookies in the basket. Cook at 340°F for about 15 minutes. Check halfway through cooking, if the cookies are too golden, flip them and continue cooking.
And here you have delicious cookies with banana, oats, and chocolate chips ready.
Storage and Tips
The banana and oat cookies in the air fryer can be stored for a couple of days in an airtight container.
These delicious cookies are easily customizable: you can replace the chocolate chips with chopped almonds, chopped walnuts, or even raisins. To make the cookies even tastier, add half a teaspoon of cinnamon; if you desire more sweetness, you can add a teaspoon of honey.
If you prefer a lighter version, you can prepare the cookies using only the banana and oat flakes, without adding other ingredients.
