3-ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies
These 3-ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies are incredibly simple and quick to prepare. This great recipe doesn’t require any added sweetener. In addition, they’re made with minimal effort and can be whipped up in no time, making them a convenient option for those craving a homemade treat without spending too much time in the kitchen.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Potato Masher (optional)
- Wooden Spoon or Rubber Spatula
- Cookie scoop
- parchment paper
- Large Cookie Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed banana (about 2 large or 3 medium bananas)
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup quick oats
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mash bananas with a fork or potato masher. Leaving some small chunks of banana is ok.
- Add the oats and combine them with a wooden spoon until incorporated.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Using a 2 Tablespoon cookie scoop, place the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each scoop slightly into a cookie shape.
- Place the cookie sheet on the center rack of the oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden brown.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes.
- Transfer to a cooling rack until completely cooled and set.
Notes
Storage and Freezing
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Alternatively, store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
For longer storage, place the cookies on a baking sheet in a single layer until frozen. Then place them in a freezer-safe sealed container or bag for up to 3 months.
Pro Tip
You will need ripe bananas for this recipe. They are sweeter and easier to mash than bananas that aren't quite ripe.
See blog post for more tips and tricks.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 62kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 4mgPotassium: 69mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 19IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.4mg
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