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This healthy banana oatmeal cookie recipe is made with only 3 simple ingredients. They are delicious, chewy, and so easy to make—the perfect treat to enjoy as breakfast, snack, or dessert.

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Making cookies has never been this easy with this oatmeal banana cookie recipe. You only need 3 ingredients: oatmeal, chocolate chips, and bananas. No eggs, sugar, or flour are needed to make these oatmeal banana cookies. Mix in the 3 ingredients, bake for 15 minutes, and enjoy delicious, soft, and chewy cookies.

These healthier banana oat cookies are so rich in flavor and can easily be made vegan-friendly by using dairy-free chocolate chips.

You may also like my oatmeal raisin cookies or my oatmeal chocolate chip cookies.

Recipe Overview

Skill Level
Beginner
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins

Frequently asked questions

What can you do with old bananas?

Have some ripe bananas and not sure what to do with them? There are many options for you. First, you can certainly make these healthy banana oatmeal cookies. Other great options to make our healthy banana bread, banana ice cream, peanut butter banana muffins, or blueberry banana pancakes.

Can I add Nuts to these cookies?

Yes, you can add any chopped nuts of your choice to these cookies. I would add them on step 2 when you add the chocolate chips

Can I use quick oats to make oatmeal cookies?

Technically, you can, but it is not recommended because the texture of the cookies will be completely different and more on the dry side.

How do I store these cookies?

I like to keep these on the counter covered for 24 hours. After that, I place them in a container and store them in the fridge for up to 7 days.

Before you get started

  • Allow the cookies to cool completely on the sheet pan before removing them.
  • Use rolled oats instead of quick oats if you can. If you have any gluten allergies, use gluten-free rolled oats.
  • Ripe bananas will work best.
  • For a kick-in flavor, consider adding 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Mix them in with the oats first before adding them over the mashed bananas.
  • For a vegan-friendly option, use dairy-free chocolate chips
  • Add-ons: other ingredients you can add to these are shredded coconut, chia seeds, and nuts.

Ingredient Needed

  • Ripe bananas: This is one of the main ingredients. Be sure to use ripe bananas. If you must use another ingredient you can substitute it with pumpkin puree.
  • Rolled oats: Use gluten-free rolled oats for any gluten allergies. You can use quick oats but they will come out a bit more chewy with a different texture.
  • Chocolate chips: depending on your dietary needs, you can use dairy-free for vegan options or sugar-free chocolate chips.
Banana oat cookies ingredients laid out.

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How to make banana oatmeal cookies

Here’s how to make the perfect banana oatmeal cookies every time. First, preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

process shot of mashing the bananas in a dish and then adding oats and chocolate chips.

1️⃣ Mash the bananas

In a shallow dish, mash the bananas with a fork.

✏️ Use ripe bananas here if you can. You can also use a potato masher.

2️⃣ Add the oats and Chocolate Chips

Add the rolled oats and chocolate chips and mix well to combine.

✏️ If you feel like adding other ingredients like chopped nuts or shredded coconut, you can do so here.

process shots adding the cookies on the sheet pan, and then baking.

3️⃣ Add to the sheet pan

Take spoonfuls of the mixture and, using your clean hands, shape into cookies. Place them on the prepared baking sheet pan.

✏️ They won’t change their shape while baking, so make sure you give them the final look.

4️⃣ Bake them

Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden. Serve them warm or completely cool for a crispier texture.

5 from 96 votes

3-ingredient Healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookies

By: Rena
Servings: 12
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
top view of oatmeal cookies on a white sheet
Simple and easy cookies made with oatmeal, ripe banana, and chocolate chips. Soft, chewy, and so delicious.

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Ingredients

  • 2 very ripe bananas
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, may use sugar-free or dairy-free

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a shallow dish, mash the 2 very ripe bananas with a fork
    mashed bananas in a bowl
  • Add the 1 cup rolled oats, and ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chipsand mix well.
    mashed banana, oatmeal, and chocolate chips in a bowl to be mixed
  • Take spoonfuls of the mixture and using your clean hands, shape into cookies. They won’t change their shape while baking, so make sure you give them the final look.
    oatmeal cookies on a pan
  • Place them on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden.
  • Serve them warm or completely cool for a crispier texture.
    flat laid out oatmeal chocolate chip cookies

Notes

  • Allow the cookies to cool completely on the sheet pan before removing them.
  • Use rolled oats instead of quick oats if you can. If you have any gluten allergies, use gluten-free rolled oats.
  • For a kick-in flavor, consider adding 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Mix them in with the oats first before adding them over the mashed bananas.
  • For a vegan-friendly option, use dairy-free chocolate chips
  • Add-ons: other ingredients you can add to these are shredded coconut, chia seeds, and nuts
  • Store cookies in an airtight container on the kitchen counter for 2 days. You can store them in the fridge for up to 7 days.
  • Reheat a cookie in the microwave for 10-15 seconds if you like them served warm

Nutrition

Calories: 65kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 1mgPotassium: 116mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 14IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
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Storage and reheating

Storing: These banana oatmeal cookies can be left on your kitchen counter covered at room temperature for a few hours and up to one day without having to worry. After that, store the cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.

Reheating: Simply place these cookies in the microwave and reheat them for 10-15 seconds or until heated through.

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  1. 5 stars
    So easy, healthy and yummy! I added a tablespoon each of pure maple syrup, chia and shredded coconut- and left out the chocolate- 4 cookies equals a tasty under 200 cal breakfast that kept me full till lunch!