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Healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookies

By: Courtney Published: February 7, 2019 6 CommentsUpdated on: July 16, 2020

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Healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookies for a healthy dessert or enjoy them for breakfast! These banana cookies are vegan, dairy free, gluten free, and nut free.

banana oatmeal cookies with scattered rolled oats on a cloth napkin

These cookies are chewy and delicious! Oatmeal makes for a heart-healthy breakfast, but some can’t handle the texture of hot oatmeal so making oatmeal cookies or even oatmeal bars is a great way to enjoy a healthy serving of oats. Who wouldn’t love banana oatmeal chocolate chip cookies for breakfast??

WHAT MAKES BANANA OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES HEALTHY?

These cookies have no added sugar, no added flours, not even gluten-free. And yes these are vegan banana oatmeal cookies as there is no eggs or dairy products either. The base is only 2 ingredients, bananas and oatmeal and then the flavorings, toppings, and any add-on options are pretty endless! Our cookies are 3 ingredient banana oatmeal cookies as we’ve added some vegan chocolate chunks.

WHAT KIND OF OATS DO I USE FOR BANANA OATMEAL COOKIES?

You need to start with a combination of oats. We recommend using rolled oats as well as quick oats. The rolled oats will get nice and chewy, keeping their texture, while the quick oats will cook down a bit and become nice and soft. It creates the perfect combination.

HOW TO MAKE BANANA OATMEAL COOKIES

bananas and oatmeal in a glass bowl with fork

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a bowl combine the rolled oats and quick oats.
  • In a separate bowl mash the overripe bananas until it becomes soft and liquidy.
  • Combine dry ingredients with the mashed banana.
  • Scoop the cookie mixture with a small cookie scoop and place onto a lined baking sheet.
  • Flatten the cookies and top with chocolate chunks.
  • Bake for 12 minutes and allow to cool on a wire rack before eating.

mashed banana oatmeal cookie mixture in a glass bowl with forkoatmeal cookies with chocolate chunks on a baking sheet ready to bake

OPTIONAL COOKIE ADD-INS

Here are a few add-ins that make these cookies even more delicious! Try them all different ways for a healthy treat option.

  • Add some vanilla extract.
  • Add a little cinnamon.
  • Add berries, like blueberries, strawberries, or even raspberries.
  • Add raisins – be careful as raisins (and other dried fruit) can have a lot of added sugars.
  • Add chopped nuts, like walnuts or even peanuts.
  • Add a scoop of peanut butter to make these peanut butter banana oatmeal cookies – can’t have peanuts? add your favorite alternatives like sesame seed butter, almond butter, or cashew butter.

WHY RIPE BANANAS?

The resistant starch changes to simple sugar as the banana ripens. This makes it easier to digest. Plus they’re loaded with more antioxidants the more they ripen. In short, they’re full of sweetness and perfect for baking without adding any sugars.

If you suffer from IBD (irritable bowel disease) Bananas and Oats (especially steel cut as they’re less processed) should be your best friend. Our Banana Smoothie made with Kefir is an excellent gut-friendly smoothie.

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  • Apple Banana Smoothie
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2 ripe bananas for baking and rolled oats in a glass bowl

TIPS FOR MAKING THE BEST BANANA OATMEAL COOKIES

  • To make sure these are gluten-free cookies use gluten-free oats.
  • Use ripe bananas – they’re much sweeter! The bananas should be spotted and a little brown.
  • Don’t overbake the cookies, they can dry out – we want the moisture to stay in them.
  • Add chocolate to the top of the cookies – by adding it to the top you make sure each bite has a bit of chocolate and they look pretty too!
  • If you want the cookies more chewy and gooey you can use larger bananas.
  • We use vegan chocolate chunks and recommend Enjoy Life Foods.

banana oatmeal chocolate chip cookies with scattered rolled oats on a cloth napkin

banana oatmeal cookies with scattered rolled oats on a cloth napkin
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Healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookies for a healthy dessert or enjoy them for breakfast! These banana cookies are vegan, dairy free, gluten free, and nut free. 
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 17 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: banana oatmeal cookies
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 61kcal
Author: Courtney

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup quick oats
  • 2 bananas ripe

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Pour the oats into a medium-sized bowl.
  • In a separate bowl mash the bananas until it becomes soft and liquidy.
  • Mix the oats and bananas together until combined.
  • Scoop the cookie mixture with a small cookie scoop and place onto a lined baking sheet.
  • Flatten the cookies before baking and top with chocolate chunks.
  • Bake for 12 minutes and allow to cool before eating.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 61
% Daily Value*
Potassium 112mg3%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 15IU0%
Vitamin C 1.7mg2%
Calcium 7mg1%
Iron 0.6mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Taryn says

    April 18, 2019 at 10:07 am

    I love that my kids can make these by themselves. Until now they’ve just used boxed mixes. These are so much better!

    Reply
    • Courtney says

      June 5, 2019 at 4:29 pm

      Yay! They’re so good and kids love making them!

      Reply
  2. Erica says

    April 18, 2019 at 10:16 am

    I love banana cookies SO SO much, and these are so easy to make! I always buy extra bananas just so I have an excuse to make breads and cookies. I like to add chocolate chips or frozen berries to mine for a little extra sweetness, but these are a winner by themselves!

    Reply
    • Courtney says

      June 5, 2019 at 4:29 pm

      Aren’t they the best? We buy extras too, love the addition of berries!

      Reply
  3. Larisha says

    June 4, 2019 at 5:49 am

    These were so easy and the whole family loved them!

    Reply
    • Courtney says

      June 5, 2019 at 4:30 pm

      They’re so simple right? Yay, so glad you guys enjoyed 😀

      Reply

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