This healthy banana oatmeal cookies 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.
Making cookies have never been this easy with this healthy oatmeal cookie recipe. You literally 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. They are so rich in flavor and can easily be made vegan-friendly by using dairy-free chocolate chips. Enjoy them for breakfast, as a snack, or dessert. Everyone will love these healthy oatmeal cookies especially the kids.
Why you will love these oatmeal cookies
- The flavor is just perfect: the flavor of these oatmeal banana cookies are not overpowering which makes it hard to stop at just one serving. They just so good!
- Healthy: these oatmeal cookies are as healthy as they will ever get. No refined sugar, no oil or butter, no eggs, and they are made with 3 simple and healthy ingredients. To make then even healthier, use sugar-free chocolate chips.
- Easy to make: with just 3 ingredients to make these healthy oatmeal cookies, it just less than 5 minutes to prep and 15 minutes of bake time.
Ingredient notes and substitues
- Ripe bananas: This is one of the main ingredients. Be sure to use ripe bananas. If you must use another ingredient you can susbtitute 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 chewier with a different texture.
- Chocolate chips: depending on your dietary needs, you can use dairy-free for vegan option or sugar-free chocolate chips.
How to make these healthy banana oatmeal cookies
- Preheat the oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a shallow dish, mash the bananas with a fork. Add the rolled oats, chocolate chips and mix well.
- 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.
- 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.
Recipe notes and tips
- Allow the cookies to cool completely on the sheet pan before removing them.
- Use rolled oats intead 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 the 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 micrwave for 10-15 seconds if you like them served warm.
Frequently asked questions
Compared to other cookies, oatmeal cookies are a much healthier snack and dessert option. Oatmeal is full of fiber and nutrients like calcium and magnesium, making it a great ingredient to include in your daily dietary intake.
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.
Technically you can but it is not recommended because the texture of the cookies will be completely different and more on the dry side.
More healthy cookies you may like
- Protein Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
- Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
- Easy Peanut Butter Keto Cookies
- Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Checkout these healthy dessert recipes
- Flourless Peanut Butter Muffins
- Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
- Chocolate Chip Baked Oats
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Muffins
- Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Cake
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3-ingredient Healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookies
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 bananas with a fork. Add the rolled oats, chocolate chips and mix well.
- 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.
- 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.
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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 then 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
Vernon Fourie says
Absolutely delicious! And easy to make -my first criteria for any recipe.
I love snacking and this is the perfect substitute for cookies and other sugar-filled treats.
Question, please: can one freeze the cookies after they’re done? Not that they last long enough, but always good to know.
Thank you for sharing!
V.
Rena Awada says
Yes. But once thawed the texture will change
Natalie says
Love this recipe! Is it 2 cookies per serving?
Rena Awada says
Thanks Natalie. If you make 12 cookies then its per cookie
Sam says
Can you use defrosted frozen bananas?
Rena says
Yes
Khizrah says
Do they taste of banana?
Rena says
Its not overpowering
Debbie Wheeldon says
Can you make these without the chocolate chips? I can use them but I am not a huge fan of chocolate. (yes I am strange)
Rena says
yes. make it without.or add raisins
Ellie says
This recipe is quick and easy!! My daughter and husband loved it – it was so good they didn’t leave me any to try!! That only means I must make these again
Rena says
Thanks for the feedback.
Nell says
How much pumpkin purée should I substitute for bananas?
Rena says
Hi Nel. I haven’t measured. But If I were to make it, I will start with 3/4 cup. If you feel like its more on the dry side and it could use another 1/4 cup then add on to it.
Lana S Crowder says
Made them for breakfast today. Yum! Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe. It’s nice to have a healthy treat option
Rena says
yay. glad you loved them
Shirley says
Shirley,
I tried this recipe. It is my new favorite! I did add nuts and used half of the chips called for. I used dark chocolate chips, and I did add in 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder. Thank you for this recipe!!
Maria Cilento says
Can you add peanut butter?
Christina says
I’m keen to know this as well!