Description
This Healthy 3-Ingredient Banana Bread Cookies Recipe is the perfect guilt-free treat! Made with ripe bananas, oats, and a mix-in of your choice, these cookies are naturally sweet, chewy, and incredibly easy to make. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, they are gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup rolled oats (or quick oats for a softer texture)
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips, walnuts, or raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven – Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mash Bananas – In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Mix Ingredients – Stir in the oats and your choice of mix-in (chocolate chips, walnuts, or raisins). Mix well until fully combined.
- Shape the Cookies – Scoop out small portions of dough (about 1 tablespoon each) and place them on the baking sheet. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
- Bake – Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown and firm to the touch.
- Cool & Enjoy – Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or store for later!
Notes
- Use extra-ripe bananas (brown spots preferred) for the best sweetness and texture.
- For gluten-free cookies, ensure your oats are certified gluten-free.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the fridge for 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Want a crispier texture? Bake for an extra 3-5 minutes or use quick oats instead of rolled oats.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American