These quick and easy 3 Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies are the perfect quick breakfast or healthy after-school snack!
Both flour-less and gluten free*, these are sure to become a favourite! These cookies have simple ingredients that you likely have in your pantry!
If you're looking for other ways to use up ripe bananas, try my easy banana bread and banana nut muffins!
These are a lightened up version of my other banana bread cookies and they're delicious too!
Without any flour or sugar, we have the best healthy oatmeal cookie that still wins rave reviews!
Oatmeal Cookies are one of the most popular cookies in our house. These are the perfect cookies for busy mornings and can be mixed up in just a few minutes.
If you love banana recipes, be sure to try out my banana bread. It's super moist and delicious!
Why you'll love these oatmeal breakfast cookies
- 3 wholesome ingredients and no added sugar. Does it get any easier than that?
- No fancy equipment! you can mix these entirely by hand without a mixer.
- Healthy cookies that are satisfying and delicious. One of these for breakfast snack with a piece of fruit will take you straight through to lunch!
- They are so good that you may want to make a double batch.
Ingredients for healthy oatmeal cookies
I've made a few notes about the ingredients below. You can find the full recipe and recipe card at the bottom of this page.
- Rolled oats - I like to use quick oats in this recipe or you can substitute the old-fashioned oats
- Chocolate chips - I like to use mini dark chocolate chips for these cookies. You can also use regular-sized and milk chocolate as well.
- Bananas - overripe bananas with nice dark brown spots will add just the right amount of sweetness.
- You will notice that this recipe has no vanilla extract and it doesn't need it! They are perfectly delicious without the addition of vanilla.
Step by Step Instructions for making easy 3 ingredient banana oatmeal cookies
This great recipe is super quick and easy and will be ready in 1,2,3!
1 - Mash bananas.
2 - Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.
3 - Shape cookie dough by hand into round discs and place on cookie sheet. The cookie shape will resemble a flat disc.
Bake in 350°F oven for 12 to 14 minutes. They will still be a little soft when you take them out of the oven.
Cool on baking tray for a minute, then move baked cookies to a wire rack and enjoy!
Variations for 3 ingredient healthy oatmeal cookies
Add in your favourite of any of the following:
- raisins
- walnuts, pecans, sliced or slivered almonds
- chopped dates
- dried cranberries
- dried cherries
- add in ½ tsp. ground cinnamon to give these cookies even more great flavour
My husband loves these cookies with cinnamon spice added to them!
Top tips for making the best 3 ingredient banana oatmeal cookies recipe
- Almost all grocery stores have a rack with reduced produce. This is the perfect spot to find ripe bananas that are perfect for these cookies.
- For gluten-free make sure the rolled oats are labelled gluten-free.
- Make these cookies your own by adding in your favourite nuts or dried fruit.
- Use pieces of parchment paper for lining the baking sheets to help prevent over browning and sticking
How to serve 3 ingredient banana oatmeal cookies
- A great way to satisfy your sweet tooth in the morning is to slather a bit of creamy peanut butter on one of these cookies. Trust me! It's delicious.
- This is a great cookie to tuck into a backpack and take along for a hike.
- Crumble them up in your morning bowl of oatmeal or cereal
Storage and freezing instructions for easy healthy oatmeal cookies
Storage
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 to 5 days or in the fridge for 7 days.
If you do not want to serve from the fridge cold you can leave them out at room temperature for 30 minutes before eating.
Freezing
These cookies freeze very well. Place them in a freezer-safe container or ziplock freezer bag 2 to 3 months.
Thaw at room temperature or in the fridge before serving.
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Print3 Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1 and ½ cups rolled oats
⅓ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Mash bananas.
- Mix all ingredients in large mixing bowl.
- Shape cookie dough by hand into round dics and place on cookie sheet.
- Bake in 350°F oven for 12 to 14 minutes. The will be a little soft when you take them out of the oven.
- Cool on baking tray for a minute, then move baked cookies to wire cooling rack. Enjoy!!
Notes
Storage & Freezing Instructions:
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 to 5 days or in the fridge for 7 days.
If you do not want to serve from the fridge cold you can leave them out at room temperature for 30 minutes before eating.
Freezing
These cookies freeze very well. Place them in a freezer-safe container or ziplock freezer bag 2 to 3 months.
Thaw at room temperature or in the fridge before serving.
maryk MulliganLesisko
I’m so glad to have found this recipe. Easy, yummy 3 ingredient cookies. Thank you for sharing, my leftover bananas have a new purpose. 😋🍌
★★★★
Sandra Flegg
Happy to hear that you enjoyed these banana cookies!