3-Ingredient Healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookies
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
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
Technically, you can, but it is not recommended because the texture of the cookies will be completely different and more on the dry side.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
