Oatmeal Banana Cookies are an easy 3 ingredient flourless, vegan and HEALTHY cookie you will love under 100 calories!
You don’t have to give up dessert to be healthy. You can try my Healthy Banana Cake, Balsamic Strawberries and Chocolate Walnut Cake, or this delicious cookie recipe. It’s full of rich banana flavor and oats and will make you want to sneak one or two breakfast cookies.
OATMEALÂ BANANA COOKIES
Here’s a good way to get rid of some overripe bananas without making yet another loaf of banana bread. Banana oatmeal cookies are delicious, healthier than run of the mill cookies, and fantastic with a piping hot cup of coffee. You will want to use ripe bananas that are getting a little rough looking, but don’t wait until your bananas are a year old. So break out a cookie sheet and a stand mixer and enjoy.
If you enjoyed these cookies and want some more healthy pastries, you should try my Applesauce Bread or Healthy Blueberry Muffins.
HOW TO MAKE OATMEALÂ BANANA COOKIES
- Preheat the oven.
- Mash the bananas in a mixing bowl. Mix the oats and vanilla extract into the banana.
- Scoop the dough onto a greased cookie sheet in rounded tablespoons.
- Use a cookie scoop or clean hands to roll the dough into tablespoon sized balls and bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Let cool on a wire rack.
VARIATIONSÂ
- Peanut butter:Â Add just a little bit of peanut butter to the top of the cookies for a delicious frosting that is much better for you than conventional icing.
- Chocolate chips: Mix in some chocolate chips for a delicious healthier twist on chocolate chip cookies!
- Add ins: Mix in some cranberries, blueberries, nutmeg, chia seeds, chopped nuts or dark chocolate chips. The old fashioned oats go really well with berries, which brings out the delicious banana flavor.
Now that you’ve got your dessert planned, here are some dinner ideas to try out that have quick cook times for great weeknight dinners.
- Beef Fajita Skillet: Tender, crispy beef strips with tasty grilled vegetables that are delicious rolled in tortillas or packed into a burrito.
- Chicken Alfredo Pasta: Cream sauce is something that most people think is a healthy food no-no, but you can absolutely have it with just a few adjustments. This recipe is rich, creamy and delicious.
- Thai BBQ Salmon: Salmon is really good for the body and BBQ sauce is good for the soul. Thai BBQ Salmon is quick and easy with all of the richness of a summer cook out.
HOW LONG BEFORE YOU HAVE TO TOSS YOUR COOKIES?
- Serve: Cookies can last at room temperature for about 3 days before they get really stale.
- Store:Â You can keep cookies fresher longer in the fridge. They can last up to 2 weeks before they start to lose their flavor.
- Freeze:Â You may be surprised to hear that you can keep cookies in the freezer for 3 months. After that, it’s time to say goodbye and make a new batch.
Ingredients
- 3 large bananas , ripe
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mash the bananas in a mixing bowl. Mix the oats and vanilla extract into the banana.
- Scoop the dough onto a greased cookie sheet in rounded tablespoons.
- Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes. Allow cookies to cool before serving.
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Sorry but I’m confused…
Above the recipe you write “mix the flour” but in the recipe there is no mention of flour.
I’m sorry for the confusion – I’m not seeing “mix the flour” in the instructions or on the recipe card?
These sound great and I love how easy they are!
These look amazing on their own but I do like your add in options like chocolate chips or peanut butter!
Thanks! I love to switch it up and then go back the original. 🙂
These will make the most perfect afternoon snack for my girls. I love that there are only 3 ingredients and are not filled with added sugar.
It’s so easy too that you can get the girls on cookie duty! 🙂
I had no idea you could use rip bananas to make cookies! Especially, easy and delicious and healthy cookies!
It’s the healthy banana hack that everyone needs!
I LOVE how easy these are to make! A BIG yes to adding chocolate chips, or maybe some spices too-like cinnamon or cardamom. Can’t wait to make these!
with cinnamon is great!
Hello Sabrina.
Just done the oat cookies, added a bit of honey and vanilla essence for some sweetness but unfortunately our electrics went off a few times and I forgot about them, however, my husband came to the rescue. They are a bit crunchie (burnt) and not as sweet as he would like but definitely would try them again…. Thanks for this recipe.
Thank you, Sabrina, for sharing your recipe.I am going to make your recipe today. (no white sugar,etc.!)(three ingredients!)
I’m excited!
Everyone loved them. I recommend pressing them down a bit before baking so they don’t stay too wet in the center.
Love this easy peasy recipe!! I like the suggestions of adding a little honey, cinnamon, chocolate chips, or peanut butter! Future batches I am going to add a little apple sauce raisins, chopped applies, dried cranberries! Endless possibilities with this simple fun cookie recipe!
Thanks so much Sabrina!