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    3 Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies

    Sep 21, 2021 · Modified: Feb 7, 2022 by Sandra Flegg

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    These quick and easy 3 Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies are the perfect quick breakfast or 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!

    Blue mug filled with banana oatmeal breakfast cookies. this recipe!

    These are a lightened up version of my other banana bread cookies. Without any flour or sugar, we have a healthy cookie that still wins rave reviews!

    Oatmeal Cookies are one of the most popular cookies in our house. Any cookies with oatmeal actually. We often enjoy oatmeal for breakfast and these cookies remind me of that and are great if you're on-the-go.

    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

    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.

    Ingredients for 3 ingredient banana oatmeal chocolate chip cookies.
    • 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 with the addition of vanilla.

    variations

    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

    step-by-step instructions

    Ingredients for cookies in mixing bowl with wooden spoon.

    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.

    Shaped cookies on cookie sheet  with parchment paper ready to go into the oven.

    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 on wire rack and enjoy!

    how to serve 3 ingredient banana oatmeal cookies

    Several banana oatmeal breakfast cookies with chocolate chips on a white plate.
    • 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 recipe to tuck into a backpack and take along for a hike. Well, the cookies not the recipe!
    • Crumble them up in your morning bowl of oatmeal.

    storage and freezing instructions

    Storage: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

    Freezing: These cookies freeze very well. You can place them in a freezer container or ziplock freezer bag for up to three months.

    Thaw at room temperature for a few hours before eating.

    my top tips

    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.

    Make these cookies your own by adding in your favourite nuts or dried fruit.

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    Banana oatmeal breakfast cookies in blue mug.

    3 Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies


    ★★★★★

    5 from 12 reviews

    • Author: Sandra Flegg
    • Total Time: 24 minutes
    • Yield: 12
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    Description

    These quick and easy 3 Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies are the perfect breakfast or after-school snack! Both flour-less and gluten free, these are sure to become a favourite!


    Ingredients

    1 and ½ cups rolled oats (quick oats)

    3 medium ripe bananas, mashed

    ⅓ cup chocolate chips


    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven 350°F. 
    2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or baking mat.
    3. Place mashed bananas, rolled oats and chocolate chips in a large mixing bowl. Stir well to combine.
    4. Using clean hands, shape into discs and place on prepared baking sheet.
    5. Bake in 350°F oven for 12 to 14 minutes.  Cookies will still be a bit soft when you take them out of the oven.
    6. Cool on wire rack. 

    Notes

    1. *For gluten-free ensure that rolled oats are labelled 'gluten free'. 
    2. Storage: Store cooled cookies in a covered container for up to 2 days.
    3. Freezing: These cookies freeze very well. You can place them in a freezer container or ziplock freezer bag for up to three months.
    4. Add-ins: raisins, dried cranberries, dried cherries, sliced almonds. 
    5. I like to use mini chocolate chips in this recipe or you can use the regular sized ones. 
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 14 minutes
    • Category: Cookies
    • Method: Oven Baked
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 cookie
    • Calories: 95
    • Sugar: 7.2 g
    • Sodium: 0.3 mg
    • Fat: 1.9 g
    • Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
    • Trans Fat: 0 g
    • Carbohydrates: 17.5 g
    • Fiber: 2.2 g
    • Protein: 2 g
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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    Comments

    1. Sandra

      October 22, 2021 at 11:01 pm

      Super quick and easy to make. Love these for breakfast on the go snack!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    2. Rachna

      February 08, 2022 at 8:45 am

      These look delicious and are so easy to make. I am sure my teen will relish them. Thanks for sharing.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    3. Dannii

      February 08, 2022 at 9:02 am

      I love oatmeal cookies, as it feels like I can have them for breakfast because they have oats in them. These look amazing.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. Katherine

      February 08, 2022 at 9:03 am

      These cookies look so easy! So awesome to make them with just 3 ingredients.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. Toni

      February 08, 2022 at 9:06 am

      These cookies are so perfect! My kids couldn't stop eating!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    6. Natalie

      February 08, 2022 at 10:06 am

      Simple and delicious. My boys loved these cookies. I will bake them again.

      ★★★★★

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      • Sandra

        February 08, 2022 at 5:25 pm

        That's great to hear! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment 🙂

        Reply
    7. Sandra

      March 22, 2022 at 2:17 pm

      Easy to make and delicious!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    8. Holley

      March 28, 2022 at 11:55 am

      I love how easy this recipe is to make but really LOVE that these are gluten free!! These are my new go to!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    9. Toni

      March 28, 2022 at 1:26 pm

      Oh, I love that this is gluten-free!! Everyone at my house loved these cookies! Thanks!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    10. Alison

      March 28, 2022 at 1:27 pm

      These are so simple, and I have all the ingredients on hand! I made them for my kids this afternoon for an after-school snack! They are going to be thrilled.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    11. Tara

      March 28, 2022 at 1:34 pm

      Oh yum! Such a fantastic use of pantry staples. I love how easily these cookies come together and with only three ingredients.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    12. Tavo

      March 28, 2022 at 2:21 pm

      I love how easy to make these cookies are! They were delicious!

      ★★★★★

      Reply

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