3-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
These 3-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies are a simple, wholesome treat perfect for a quick snack or healthy dessert. Made with ripe bananas, oatmeal, and mini chocolate chips, they require no added sugar or flour, making them naturally sweet and gluten-free. The cookies come together easily with minimal ingredients and bake up soft and chewy with a hint of chocolate goodness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Banana Mixture
- 2 medium ripe bananas
Oats
- 1.5 cups oatmeal (1/2 cup rolled oats and 1 cup quick oats)
Add-ins
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a rimmed baking sheet with a Silpat mat or lightly coat it with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mash Bananas: Using the back of a fork, mash the bananas thoroughly in a medium bowl until smooth and broken down, forming the base of the cookie batter.
- Combine Oats: Stir in the oatmeal gently until the bananas and oats are fully incorporated, creating a thick cookie batter consistency.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle the mini chocolate chips into the mixture and mix well to evenly distribute them throughout the batter.
- Form Cookies: Scoop heaping tablespoons of the dough into your hands and shape into cookie forms. Place each cookie onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly. You should get about 12 cookies.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the cookies are set through and have a light golden color on the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before enjoying to let them firm up and enhance flavor.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and easier mashing.
- You can substitute mini chocolate chips with raisins or chopped nuts for variation.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure your oats are certified gluten-free.
- These cookies freeze well; store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cookies soft and tender.
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