3 Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies Recipe – easy 3 ingredient banana oat cookies are soft, naturally sweet and ready in under 30 minutes. Made with ripe bananas, oats and chocolate chips for a simple healthy snack.
3 Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
These 3 ingredient banana oat cookies are soft, naturally sweet and incredibly simple to make, plus an easy way to use up ripe bananas.
All you need are ripe bananas, rolled oats and chocolate chips to create a wholesome snack that’s perfect for breakfast, lunchboxes or an indulgent, yet healthy afternoon treat.
With no butter, refined sugar or flour required, these banana oatmeal cookies come together in just one bowl, are perfect for a whole host of dietary requirements such as gluten free and dairy free, and are ready in under 30 minutes. (Just be sure to check ingredients carefully to ensure that the oats and chocolate you include meet your dietary requirements.)
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Only 3 simple ingredients
- Great for using overripe bananas
- One bowl recipe
- Ready in around 25 minutes
- Naturally sweetened
- Easy to customise
- Family friendly
- Freezer friendly
Ingredient Notes
Bananas
The riper the better. Brown, spotty bananas provide the best sweetness and flavour.
Rolled Oats
Old-fashioned rolled oats create the nicest texture.
Quick oats can also be used, although the cookies will be softer.
For gluten-free cookies, use certified gluten-free oats.
Chocolate Chips
Milk, dark or dairy-free chocolate chips all work well.
How to Make Banana Oatmeal Cookies
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan) / 350°F.
Line a baking tray with well greased baking paper.
Step 2
Break the banana up into a large bowl and mash until smooth and creamy.
Step 3
Stir in the rolled oats until everything is evenly combined and you have a cookie dough.
Step 4
Fold through the chocolate chips until you have a chocolate speckled cookie dough.
Step 5
Drop a tablespoon per cookie onto the prepared baking tray and flatten slightly with the back of the spoon. These cookies won’t spread much while baking.
Step 6
Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until lightly golden brown around the edges. Cook an extra few minutes if you’d prefer your cookies to be a little crisper.
Step 7
Allow to cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack and enjoying once at room temperature, then store cookies in an airtight container.
Variations
Here are some ideas for flavor variations to create cookies to meet your own personal tastes:
- Peanut Butter – Add 2 tablespoons peanut butter.
- Cinnamon – Add 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- Raisins – Swap chocolate chips for raisins.
- Coconut – Mix through shredded coconut.
- Nuts – Add chopped walnuts or pecans.
3 Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan) and line a baking tray with well greased baking paper.
- In a large bowl, break up and mash the bananas until smooth and creamy.
- Add the oats and stir until a cookie dough is created.
- Fold the chocolate chips through the cookie dough.
- Drop a tablespoon per cookie onto baking tray and flatten slightly.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 15–18 minutes or until golden brown and done to your liking.
- Cool for 5 minutes before removing from the tray to enjoy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use quick oats?
Yes. Quick oats work well but produce a softer cookie with a finer texture.
Can I freeze banana oat cookies?
Yes. Once cooled, freeze them in an airtight container for up to three months. Defrost at room temperature before enjoying.
Why are my cookies soft?
These cookies are designed to be soft and chewy because they’re made with mashed banana instead of butter and sugar.
Can I make them vegan?
Yes. Simply use dairy-free chocolate chips, as the bananas and oats are naturally vegan.
Can I add protein powder?
Yes. Replace a small portion of the oats with your favourite protein powder. You may need an extra tablespoon or two of mashed banana if the mixture becomes too dry.
Can I make these without chocolate chips?
Absolutely. The cookies are delicious with just bananas and oats, or you can replace the chocolate chips with raisins, chopped nuts or dried fruit.
Easy Banana Oatmeal Cookies Recipe Video
Here’s the video where you can watch the banana oat cookies being prepared, step by step. Hit play below or click here to watch on YouTube.
Recommended Kitchen Tools
These are the kitchen tools I use when making the easy 3 ingredient banana oat cookies recipe:
- Mixing bowls – A set of sturdy mixing bowls is perfect for combining all of the ingredients together with ease.
- Silicone spatula – A flexible silicone spatula makes it easy to mix the batter thoroughly and scrape every last bit from the bowl, so nothing goes to waste.
- Measuring cups and spoons – Accurate measuring cups and spoons help ensure your cookies turns out perfectly every time.
- Greaseproof Parchment Paper – Line your baking tin with greaseproof parchment paper to prevent sticking and make lifting the baked brownies out of the tin quick and effortless.
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