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    3 Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies

    Published: Mar 30, 2021 · Modified: Feb 6, 2023 by Ashlee Welter · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 3 Comments

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    These 3 ingredient banana oatmeal cookies are incredibly easy to make! They require only three ingredients and no flour or egg is involved. These cookies are a healthy snack or breakfast option!

    3 Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies

    These tasty treats only need three basic ingredients that you probably already have on hand. The best part about these 3 ingredient oatmeal cookies is that they are healthier than your normal cookie!

    Each cookie has only 60 calories. Other than the chocolate chips (which are optional, but highly recommended) there’s no added sugars. Also, there are no added fats like butter or shortening.

    These cookies are made without flour or eggs, making them the perfect allergy-friendly snack!

    If you're looking for more cookies, be sure to check out these almond flour peanut butter cookies or these easy no bake cookies!

    Jump to:
    • Reasons To Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients Needed For Banana Oatmeal Cookies
    • Let’s Make Some Banana Oatmeal Cookies!
    • Optional Add-In's
    • Serving the Cookies
    • Leftovers
    • Tips and Tricks
    • Nutrition Information
    • Oatmeal Nutrition Benefits
    • Allergen Information
    • More Delicious Desserts
    • 3 Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies

    Reasons To Love This Recipe

    • The banana works as the sweetener so there is no extra sugar needed!
    • These are a healthy way to satisfy a sweet tooth!
    • These oatmeal banana cookies are made without flour and have no egg. This makes them perfect for all dietary needs.
    • These are easy to make in a large batch, freeze and eat when desired.

    Ingredients Needed For Banana Oatmeal Cookies

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    Bananas: it’s really important that the bananas are ripe (lots of brown spots). They are easier to mash and a lot sweeter. The bananas must be ripe in order to hold the cookie together.

    Oatmeal: use old fashioned oatmeal. Quick cooking oats are another option. Choose a gluten free brand of oatmeal if concerned about allergens.

    Chocolate chips: adds a hint of sweetness to the cookies. I love the semi sweet chocolate chips because they aren’t overly sweet. Another option is to use dark chocolate chips.

    Let’s Make Some Banana Oatmeal Cookies!

    Mash the bananas using a fork until they create an almost liquid consistency. It’s ok if there are a few lumps, but overall they should be a smooth consistency. This may take a couple of minutes to achieve.

    Tip: it’s really important that the bananas are ripe. A banana that has lots of brown spots on the peel is a good thing! Ripe bananas help the cookie hold together and provide a natural sweetness. I’ve tried it with bananas that were not fully ripened and the texture and overall flavor didn’t turn out as well.

    mashed banana

    Add the oatmeal and chocolate chips. Mix well with a spoon until combined.

    how to make 3 ingredient cookies

    Drop the cookies by rounded tablespoons (or use a cookie dough scoop) onto a greased cookie sheet. It’s ok if the cookies seem a little crumbly, they will hold together when they cook. You may have to use your hands to help mold them into a round shape.

    Three Ingredient Oatmeal Cookies

    Bake in the oven and remove from the cookie sheet immediately when cooked. These taste best warm in my opinion. Store in the refrigerator for up to two days and warm in the microwave for a few seconds before serving.

    Optional Add-In's

    These banana oatmeal cookies are easy to customize! There are several different ingredients that can be added into the cookies before cooking. Feel free to mix it up each time to add some variety! Use up to ¼ cup of add in's (too many will affect the consistency).

    • Dark Chocolate Chips
    • Craisins or Raisins
    • Walnuts
    • Pecans
    • Cinnamon (add 1 tsp)
    • Peanut butter
    • Peanuts
    • Coconut
    • Vanilla Extract (add ½ tsp)

    Serving the Cookies

    These are best when served warm! The combination of melted chocolate and the moist texture of the cookie is best warm. Warm them in the microwave for 5-10 seconds prior to serving.

    Leftovers

    Allow the cookies to cool completely after cooking. Store in an airtight container or a zip lock bag in the refrigerator for 2 days. These cookies can also be frozen for up to 2 months. Store in a freezer safe bag or container.

    Three Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies

    Tips and Tricks

    • Use an extra ripe banana. Speed up the ripening process by sticking your bananas in a brown paper bag for a few days. I also like to freeze my banana's when they go brown, that way I always have some on hand when needed.
    • If your bananas are smaller in size, consider adding an extra half to a whole banana. The recipe works best if you use large bananas.
    • Don't overcook! These cookies will be dry if overcooked. I recommend cooking 9 minutes and then if you do need to continue to cook them, check them every minute.
    • Grease the cookie sheet- I made the mistake of not doing this the first time I made these cookies.
    • Consider making a double batch because these will be hard to put down!

    Nutrition Information

    Listed below is the nutritional breakdown for these 3 ingredient banana oatmeal cookies. The serving size is 1 cookie.

    • 60 calories per serving
    • 2 grams of total fat
    • 12 grams of carbohydrate
    • 1.5 gram of protein
    • 1.3 grams of fiber

    Oatmeal Nutrition Benefits

    The oatmeal in these cookies has some excellent nutritional benefits. The old fashioned oatmeal is an excellent source of fiber. If you eat 4 of these cookies (because let's be honest, it's hard to eat just 1), they have 5.2 grams of fiber. Often people think of beans as a high fiber food (1 serving has 5 grams of fiber), however oatmeal is also a great source!

    Fiber can help to maintain bowel health and aid with constipation. Additionally, studies have found that fiber can help keep you full for a longer period of time. This is because high fiber foods provide a large volume and are typically more bulky, taking a longer time to digest. For more information on fiber, check out this article by the Mayo clinic on the benefits of fiber.

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    Banana Oatmeal Cookies without Flour

    Allergen Information

    Gluten Free: These cookies can be made gluten free by using 100% certified gluten free oatmeal. I love the brand "Bob's Red Mill" gluten free oatmeal. Bananas are naturally gluten free and the chocolate chips are usually gluten free, however always double check labels!

    Dairy Free: To make these dairy free, replace the chocolate chips with a different add in that does not contain dairy. Some alternatives are craisins, raisins or chopped walnuts.

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    These sweet treats are the perfect healthy breakfast cookie, snack or dessert! I hope you love them as much as I do! Please tag me on Instagram or leave a comment below if you make these 3 ingredient banana oatmeal cookies!

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    3 Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies

    Ashlee Welter
    3 ingredient cookies are easy to make! This healthy oatmeal and banana cookie is made without flour or egg, making it an allergy friendly cookie.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 18 cookies
    Calories 48 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 large bananas very ripe (if bananas are small or medium, use 2 and a half bananas)
    • 1.5 cups old fashioned oatmeal gluten free if needed
    • ¼ cup chocolate chips semi sweet

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a cookie sheet.
    • Peel bananas and place in a medium mixing bowl. Use a fork to mash the banana. This make take a couple minutes; the banana mixture should be smooth, with a few small lumps.
    • Add in the oatmeal and chocolate chips. Stir until combined.
    • Drop cookies by the rounded tablespoon (or use a cookie dough scoop) onto the prepared cookie sheet.
    • Bake for 9-10 minutes. Remove from pan immediately and place on cooling rack. Enjoy!

    Notes

    • Banana Information: The banana must be ripe (lots of brown spots on it) for these cookies to taste good and have a good texture. The riper the banana, the sweet the cookie will be. An unripe banana will make the cookie more bitter. 
    • Optional Mix Ins: 
      • Chopped walnuts, chopped pecans, dark chocolate chips, craisins, raisins, peanuts, coconut (add up to ¼ cup)
      • Cinnamon (1 tsp), vanilla extract (½ tsp) 
    • Gluten Free: use oatmeal that is certified gluten free
    • Dairy Free: use dairy free chocolate chips, or swap the chocolate chips with nuts or raisins. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Frank says

      March 15, 2024 at 9:20 am

      5 stars
      Hi Ashlee,
      Ive been looking for a simple no-sugar added no butter of any kind oatmeal cookie and finally I found yours. Thank you for your recipes!

      Reply
    2. Maggie says

      March 31, 2021 at 2:13 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy - love the simplicity of this recipe! Thank you!

      Reply
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