Banana Oatmeal Cookies (Only 3 Ingredients)

What Makes Banana Oatmeal Cookies So Special?

Banana oatmeal cookies are remarkable because even though they are “cookies”, they are much healthier than an average cookie, much like our healthy oatmeal raisin cookies. Instead of being loaded with extra sugar, the sweetness comes from the natural sugars in the ripe bananas (and a little from the chocolate chips). Compared to normal sugar cookies, banana oatmeal cookies have more fiber and a less calorie content, making it a guilt-free snack!

How To Make Banana Oatmeal Cookies

This dish requires only three ingredients and a little bit of mixing. Then, lo and behold — it’s ready!

• Mash the bananas: Mash ripe bananas with a fork in a large bowl. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Stir all the ingredients: Combine the rolled oats and chocolate chips with the mashed bananas.
• Shape the cookie: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Scoop cookies into 1 1/2 tablespoon-sized balls, or use a medium sized cookie scoop. Shape by hand as needed, then place cookies onto the baking sheet.
• Bake: Bake for 13-15 minutes or until cookies are lightly golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Dig in!

Quick Tips for the Best Cookie

We want you to have the best banana oatmeal cookie you’ve ever had. Here are some tips to ensure that happens.

• Mash very ripe bananas: The more ripe, the sweeter the banana (and great for baking!). Use two medium bananas (about 1 1/3 cup when mashed). Avoid using too much banana as this can make the cookies heavy and damp.
• Avoid substituting the rolled oats: Rolled oats yield a softer cookie than quick oats, therefore avoid substituting this important ingredient.
• Shape the cookies to preference: These cookies do not spread like typical butter cookies, shape them to your preference. We like to round them in our hands, then press down on the top with a spoon to slightly flatten the tops.
• Use your favorite chocolate chips: Regular sized, mini sized, or white/dark/milk chocolate chips are all great varieties of chocolate chips to use.

Our Favorite Mix-ins

Add a little more personality to your banana oatmeal cookie with these simple add-ins.

• Crunchy nuts: Almonds, walnuts, pecans, or any other nut are great choices. They will add a nice crunch plus protein to your breakfast cookie!
• Fruits: Add a few raisins or dried cranberries for some fruity chewiness! Or, sprinkle coconut flakes for more flavor and texture!
• Spices: A teaspoon or two of cinnamon or nutmeg will give the cookies a slightly spicy, fall-like taste.
• Flavor: Further change up the flavor by adding peanut butter and/or vanilla extract to the mix. You won’t regret it!

Storing Your Cookies

Banana oatmeal cookies are the best when they are warm and gooey from the oven, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be enjoyed later, too!

• Room-temperature: To store for up to four days, keep the cookies on the counter in an airtight container.
• Freezer: To store for up to three months, wrap individual cookies in plastic wrap and freeze. Keep the cookies together in a large ziploc bag. Thaw in the fridge overnight before enjoying them!

FAQ

More Banana Recipes

• Whole Wheat Banana Bread – Hearty grains, sweet banana, and plump raisin bread
• Banana Oatmeal Pancakes – 3 ingredient pancakes, best served with syrup and walnuts
• Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins – Banana muffins loaded with semi sweet chocolate chips.
• Banana Zucchini Bread – Grated zucchini, bananas, and a healthy dose of chocolate chips
• Chocolate Nutella Banana Cake – Sour cream infused banana cake slathered with Nutella
• Banana Almond Whoopie Pies – Moist banana almond cookies sandwiched with cream cheese frosting

Recipe

Banana Oatmeal Cookies (Only 3 Ingredients)

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Servings

12 cookies

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Recipe contributed by: Natalya Drozhzhin

Crumbly chewy banana oatmeal cookies only require mashed bananas, rolled oats, and chocolate chips. They’re simultaneously crazy simple and good!

Ingredients

• 2 medium bananas (about 1 1/3 cup mashed)
• 1 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, mash bananas with a fork.
  
• Add oats and chocolate chips. Stir to combine it all together.
  
• Line a baking sheet. Scoop cookies about 1.5 tablespoon in size. Shape them by hand and place them on the baking sheet.
  
• Bake for 13-15 minutes or until they are lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack before digging in.
  

Nutrition Facts

Banana Oatmeal Cookies (Only 3 Ingredients)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 94 Calories from Fat 18

% Daily Value*

Fat 2g3%

Saturated Fat 1g5%

Trans Fat 0.01g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g

Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g

Cholesterol 1mg0%

Sodium 6mg0%

Potassium 107mg3%

Carbohydrates 16g5%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 7g8%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 29IU1%

Vitamin C 2mg2%

Calcium 15mg2%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.