The healthy 3-ingredient banana oat cookies are exactly what you need when those sweet cravings hit. You can mix them up in a matter of 2 minutes and they'll be ready to eat after 10 minutes in the oven!
These cookies are naturally sweet and packed with wholesome oats. Perfect for a quick snack, a grab-and-go breakfast, or just a little treat whenever you need it.
Key ingredients and substitutions
- Bananas: Choose spotty ripe bananas to bring a natural sweetness to the cookies. The riper the bananas, the sweeter the cookies will be.
- Oats: You can use both rolled oats or quick-cooking (porridge) oats for this recipe. Old-fashioned rolled oats will give the cookies a bite more chew, while quick oats will make them softer. For a gluten-free snack, just use your favorite gluten-free oats.
- Chocolate chips: Use any chocolate chips you like (I'm all about those vegan dark chocolate chips) or chop up a bar of dark chocolate for that melty chocolate goodness.
Step-by-step instructions
- Step 1: Mash the banana with a fork or simply use an immersion blender (it's even quicker). If you choose the fork method, I recommend mashing it on a flat surface, such as a plate or a cutting board.
- Step 2: Combine. Add the oats and chocolate chips to the bowl with the mashed banana. Stir until well-combined.
- Step 3: Shape the cookies. I use a cookie spoon to portion out the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Press them into thick disks for chewy cookies. The dough may still be a little runny, which is totally normal—the cookies will firm up during baking.
- Step 4: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until firm and golden. Optionally, sprinkle some sea salt on top. Enjoy warm, fresh from the oven, or let them cool for later.
Storage tips
You can store these 3-ingredient banana oat cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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The recipe
3-Ingredient Banana Oat Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 (200 g) ripe bananas
- 1 cup (110 g) rolled oats gluten-free if needed
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
Instructions
- Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Bananas: Peel the bananas. Add them to a bowl and mash them with a fork or a potato masher, or blend them with an immersion blender.- Combine: In a bowl, combine the mashed bananas, rolled oats, and chocolate chips.
Shape: Place little heaps of batter on the baking sheet using two tablespoons (or a small cookie scoop). Gently press them into thick disks with your fingers.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes at 350°F (180°C).
Nutrition
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Super facile à faire et tellement bons !!
For a vegan flavor variation, how about replacing the chocolate chips with chopped crystallized ginger?
That sounds absolutely amazing!
So delicious cookies and so easy to make!
It couldn't be easier, glad you liked them🥰