In a medium size bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg until well blended and set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Beat in the mashed bananas, applesauce, egg, and vanilla, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula if necessary to make sure everything is well blended.
Stir in the flour mixture with the mixer on low speed, or with a wooden spoon, just until combined. Stir in the oats, and nuts (if using), just until combined.
Cover the dough and place in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes (or up to 6 hours) to firm up.
When you are ready to bake the cookies, preheat your oven to 350F degrees. For best results line cookie sheet with silicone liners or parchment paper. Alternatively, you can use ungreased cookie sheets.
Drop cookie dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheets about 3 inches apart. (Because these cookies are low in fat, they are not going to spread out much - or at all - when you bake them. So if you want, flatter cookies, press them down a bit with a spatula, or the palm of your hand, before baking.)
Bake the cookies until their edges are golden brown, but they are still soft on top, about 15 to 17 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let the cookies rest on cookie sheets for several minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack with a spatula, and allow them to cool completely before storing.
Recipe Notes
Serving size: 1 cookie without nutsClick here to see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.4*SmartPoints (Green plan)4*SmartPoints (Blue plan)3*SmartPoints (Purple plan)2*PointsPlus (Old plan)Calories increase to 86, PointsPlus stay the same and SmartPoints increase to *4 with addition of nuts.
Nutrition Facts
Banana Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 cookie without nuts)
Calories 75Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Protein 2g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.