How To Make Banana Oatmeal Cookies (Only 3 Ingredients!)

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Ingredients Needed for 3-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients to make banana oatmeal cookies.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Ripe bananas in a mixing bowl ready to be mashed  in order to make banana oatmeal cookies.
Mashed ripe bananas in a mixing bowl in order to make banana oatmeal cookies.
Mashed bananas and oatmeal in a mixing bowl to make banana oatmeal cookies.
Mashed bananas and oatmeal combined in a mixing bowl to make banana oatmeal cookies.
Mashed bananas, dark chocolate, and oatmeal combined in a mixing bowl to make banana oatmeal cookies.
Banana oatmeal cookies on baking sheet ready to go in the oven.

Tips for Perfect Banana Oatmeal Cookies Every Time

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How to Store and Freeze Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Banana oatmeal cookies on a plate.

Fun Variations for Banana Oatmeal Cookies

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FAQs About 3-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies

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Banana oatmeal cookies made with 3 ingredients on a table.

Banana Oatmeal Cookies (Only 3 Ingredients!)

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These banana oatmeal cookies are naturally sweetened, gluten-free (if using certified oats), and require no added sugar or flour. They’re perfect for a quick snack, breakfast-on-the-go, or a healthier dessert option. Plus, with only three ingredients, you can’t beat the simplicity!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 cookies

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ripe bananas medium-sized, mashed
  • 1 cup rolled oats gluten-free if needed
  • ¼ cup dark chocolate chips or raisins for a healthier option

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl, use a fork to mash the bananas until they’re smooth with a few small lumps remaining.
  • Stir in the rolled oats until the mixture is well combined and forms a sticky dough.
    Mashed bananas and oatmeal combined in a mixing bowl to make banana oatmeal cookies.
  • Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips or raisins for added flavor.
  • Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to drop portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of the spoon.
  • Bake the cookies for 12–15 minutes, or until they’re lightly golden around the edges.
  • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
    Banana and chia seeds cookies on a cooling rack.

Notes

Tips for the Perfect Banana Oatmeal Cookies

  • Customize your mix-ins: Swap chocolate chips for nuts, seeds, or dried fruit to suit your taste.
  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter your cookies will be.

How to Store and Freeze Banana Oatmeal Cookies

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