2 Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies
These Banana Oatmeal Cookies are delicious 2 ingredient cookies that don’t contain any flour or refined sugar. They still taste like soft, sweet oatmeal cookies and are perfect any time of day.
I came across 2 ingredient banana oatmeal cookies recently, though they’ve been popular on the internet for a few years. I tested out several variations before producing a version I really like, which I’m sharing with you now. It’s an easy recipe that is ready in about 30 minutes.
The cookie texture is firm on the outside and soft inside. I love the chewiness from the oatmeal and they have a nice banana flavor. They’re great for snacks or desserts and healthy enough to enjoy as a breakfast cookie, too.
Ingredients
- Bananas
- Quick oats
They are also easy to modify if you want some variation with these optional mix-ins. You can add up to a 1/2 cup:
- Chocolate chips
- Chopped nuts
- Dried fruit like cranberries or raisins
- Or mix in some cinnamon or nutmeg – 1 teaspoon would work well.
Substitutions
Bananas: If you don’t like bananas, you might like to try my pumpkin oatmeal cookies which are also healthy and easy to make. Or, try my apple oatmeal cookies made with applesauce.
Quick oats: This recipe works best with quick oats. If you use old-fashioned oats (rolled oats) the cookies will be a lot chewier and may need a longer baking time. If you only have rolled oats on hand, you can try pulsing them in a food processor to break them down so they are more like quick oats.
How to Make Them
This is a very easy recipe – just mix the mashed banana and oatmeal in a large bowl. Add in your mix-ins if you are using them.
Scoop the cookie dough into balls and lightly press down on them to form a disc. Bake the cookies on a lined baking sheet until they are lightly golden brown and set.
Storage
These banana oatmeal cookies keep well in the refrigerator for several days. Store them in an airtight container.
You can freeze them, too. Once they are cooled to room temperature, store them in a freezer bag or container. They will keep for up to a month. Thaw them in the fridge or at room temperature before serving them.
More Oatmeal Cookie Recipes
- No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
- Flourless Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
- 3 Ingredient Oatmeal Cookies
- Easy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
If you enjoy this recipe, also check out my 4 Ingredient Flourless Banana Muffins, which I created by accident when testing out variations for this recipe.
Recipe is now updated with video! You can also find all my recipe videos on my youtube channel.
2 Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup quick oats, (see note)
- 1 large overripe banana, mashed to a liquid-like consistency
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or other add-ins of your choice, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with silicone baking mat.
- In a large bowl, add oats and mashed bananas. Mix with a fork until it becomes an evenly mixed, thick batter. If you plan on using add-ins like chocolate chips, mix them into the cookie batter at this time.
- Make 8 round balls out of the cookie batter. Place onto baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Gently press down on each ball so that it flattens into a round disc. Cookies will not spread much during baking, so keep that in mind when shaping and flattening your discs.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until cookies are lightly brown and set. Cookie bottoms should also be brown and easily come off baking sheet. Let cookies cool before eating. Store uneaten cookies in the fridge.
Notes
- Please use quick oats because old fashioned and steel-cut oats need more time to cook.
- I use a Nordic Ware aluminum baking sheet pan* to bake these cookies.
- *This product link is an affiliate link. This means I earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
- Nutrition estimate does not include add-ins like chocolate chips.
How many grams of 1 large smashed banana? Thank you.
One large overripe banana (about 8–9 inches long) typically weighs 120–150 grams without the peel.
These are great for a fast, easy, healthy and yummy treat. I used keto dark chocolate chips and they worked well. I am looking forward to trying it with other add-ins. I appreciate the variety of recipes that you have that can be adapted for people who are watching their sugar intake.
I’m so glad you are enjoying these cookies!
Is there a difference between Quick Mix and Quaker oats, because it was terrible. The worst thing I ever ate.
Followed the instructions. Overripe bananas and Quaker oats.
I know how to bake. Been baking for over 30 years and have made it seems like over a million cookies.
Did you use quick oats? If you used rolled oats the cookies will be a lot chewier and dense.
I made these banana oatmeal cookies for a church potluck. Fortunately I tasted them before serving them, I threw them in the trash. I had even added cinnamon and a little vanilla, they were the worst cookies I had ever made. Will continue to use my original receipe and not take any short cuts.
We’re sorry you didn’t enjoy them. They are different from traditional oatmeal cookies because they are made with so few ingredients, but they should taste good. If the banana you used wasn’t overripe, the cookies won’t be as sweet or maybe you didn’t get the right measurements?
Delicious cookie with a nice texture. Added in mini chocolate chips, unsweetened coconut, raw pecans, 1/2 tsp. vanilla and 1/8 tsp. salt. Also used overnight raw oats and did pulse them in the food processor. Baking 20 minutes at 350 produced a very delicious cookie. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
We’re glad you liked it!
I am a Type 1 diabetic and am always looking out for healthier options. This turned out well and was very easy to make. They are obviously sugar and oil free which is what I was wanting but please take note that they obviously won’t taste the same as cookies with these additional ingredients. Thank you Kirbie Cravings!
We’re glad you liked them!
These turned out like perfect granola cookies or the Quaker oat cookies .I loved them they are perf!! Thanks for the recipe.
We’re so glad you love the cookies!
So yummy!
I added dates and some with mini chocolate chips.
Love the mix ins you used!
These are delicious!! I will add a bit of sweetener the next time I make them. Would raspberries work in this recipe?
Raspberries would work – we recommend using fresh raspberries and roughly chopping them. You’ll need a half a cup chopped. Let’s us know if you try it!
Made these two different ways, one using old fashioned oats and one using quick oats, old fashioned oats were much better to me texturally, the quick oats came out having a feeling of making oatmeal and leaving it to sit out and harden then eating it. The old fashioned oats had more of a crunch to them and made a solid cookie, so with a bit of alteration it was a good cookie, but with quick oats it was not for me at all. I like crunchier cookies, these were too soft and texturally challenged.
We’re glad it worked for you with old fashioned oats. Thanks for letting us know!
How long can they be stored in the fridge for?
Thanks!
They’ll keep for several days.
Thanks for the reprice I love making these
We’re glad you love the cookies!
hey how many grams of oats in a cup? is it 80 grams or 250?
Sorry, but we don’t have that info – there are online converters you can use to figure out the grams. We use a standard US measuring cup.
These are great. I alternate add ins (nuts, raisins, choc, coconut, etc.) and bake them in a bar shape for a quick breakfast out the door, or an afternoon snack for that 3PM sugar craving. :))
Thanks for letting us know! We love your tips, too.
Hi, how much oats?
You need 1 cup – all of the ingredient amounts are listed in the recipe card at the end of the post.
Perfect for very ripe bananas, used cinnamon and very nice with grapes, blueberries and raspberries.
Love those add-ins you’ve tried!
These were delicious and so easy! Thank you!
You’re welcome – we’re glad you loved them!
Made these in less than half an hour as i hate cooking. YUM!!
So glad you enjoyed them!
Apologies for my keyboard glitches.
Thanks in abundance for all your creativity!!
Hi can you explain how to use the recipe if I don’t have ‘quick oats’ please. I have a stock of oats so don’t want to buy more. Is it just a matter of cooking longer or does it need liquid?
Thanks in abundance for all your creativity!!
If you have old-fashioned oats (rolled oats) you can try breaking them down in a food processor so they are more like quick oats. Just pulse a few times. Hope that helps!
Delicious with quick oats, banana and a teaspoon of honey, I want to make them every day they are just right. I do not cook them in the oven but firm them up in the MWO for 2 minutes and then air fry them for 6 minutes one side then 4 minutes other side at low temp to brown them. Very quick. Perfect consistency love them thankyou.
Thanks for sharing your tips! We’re so glad you love the cookies.
Thank fr sharing ur 2ingredient recipe much appreciated I will make dem dis weekend
We hope you enjoy them!
I made these tonight for the first time with mini chocolate chips and gluten free rolled oats!!! They are delicious and my stomach is thanking me for it!!! Thanks for the recipe!!!
We’re so glad they worked for you!
How thick should the cookies be pressed to?
We like to press them just enough to flatten them into a round disc.
Can you freeze them?
Yes, you can freeze them!
This is by far the easiest and healthiest cookies recipe. Thanks 🙂
You’re welcome!
I followed this recipe as described. However, I doubled it. I added chocolate chips to the first batch and chocolate chips and cranberry to the second batch. I think they came out delicious! And a very healthy alternative. (Except chocolate chips, of course ?) the texture is a little different and I’m not sure if my kids will like that and the banana flavor. However, I feel good knowing that these are overall very good cookies for them to eat.
They did crumble a lot when trying to put them in balls and flatten them on the pan. Once I did go back and add a spoon full oats to see if that would help. But I was able to manage to roll them up together on the pan and bake them and they came out very cookie consistent like. I will be making these again! Very glad I found this. Thanks.
We’re so glad you enjoyed the cookies!
Delicious. I added some natural peanut butter!
So glad you enjoyed it!
Can the cooking time be adjusted for regular old fashioned oats? (That’s all I have right now). I’ve made them with with instant and they finish so fast I didn’t get to put it any in the fridge! I liked adding walnuts and cranberries the best 🙂
We don’t know how long they will take with old-fashioned time, but they will take longer to bake. Let us know if you try it!
So yummy. I’m not into overly sweet things so these were perfect. I doubled the recipe and added finely chopped sauteed apples with cinnamon and one egg. I know that makes them not vegan but I thought it would make them stay together better. The next time I make them I’ll add some chopped dates. Thanks for the simple recipe.
Thanks for sharing your adjustments! We’re glad they worked for you.
They were delicious thank you
We’re so glad you enjoyed them!
I made mine with the quick oatmeal in the individual packets. Takes 2 packets. I had the cranberry almond on hand with added protein. Turned out very yummy! Thanks for the idea!
Thanks for sharing that! We’re glad it worked for you.
Thank you for a great recipe. This evening I only had oat bran on hand but nonetheless your recipe worked. We now have something delicious to go with the freshly churned frozen yoghurt! Your recipe will be even tastier when made with oats. Maybe tomorrow. Thanks again. Ruth Whetsel
Thanks for letting us know how that swap worked – we’re so glad you loved it!
Hi cool recipe.do you think it would work if I did the same amount of quick oats and banana as you said in the recipe but add a scoop of protein powder mixed in aswell?thankyou
Sorry, but we haven’t tried that – let us know if you do and how it worked!
I made them. Delicious.
We’re glad you enjoyed them!
Fantastic delicious
Do these have to be stored in the refrigerator? Bananas aren’t so I wasn’t sure. Not eating them all at once.
Yes, you should store them in the refrigerator.
Delicous Healthy snack….and I made it wiht a bit of nuts instead of chocolate. So, my doggie was able to enjoy them as well 🙂
That makes us smile! Thanks for letting us know.
Someone said she made them with nuts instead of chocolate chips so her dog could eat them, I’m going to do the same, I’m dog will be delighted !! Thanks for the tip ?
Original recipe is delicious! I made another batch using the oatmeal but instead of banana, I used pureed peaches and coconut, a drop of stevia. I know it’s no longer 2 ingredients but I just have to have fun with this cookie. I’m going to try raspberry and chocolate chips with the oatmeal too! Thank you for the inspiration!!
Thanks for sharing your adjustments – they all sound great!
Which cookie do you like better??..these or the ones you made with oats and applesauce? How are they different, if indeed they are?
Thank you for enlightening us.
They’re different – one is banana and the other is applesauce! We love them both – hope you give them a try!
Looks very good 1st time trying this cookie today. I used rolled oats, next time I will use a food processor to break the oats down into smaller pieces next time. My cookies had a mashed banana and 1/2 an apple chopped then sautéed until soft, then added a dash of cinnamon to the mixture. Tastes good.
So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thanks for sharing your tips.
Can you substitute the Quick Oats for Gluten-Free Oats?
Oats are naturally gluten-free. What kind of gluten-free oats are you trying to use? If they are are quick oats then they will work
I made a mistake with this recently…I don’t know if everyone’s experience is the same but I recently ate ordinary rolled oat porridge because I didn’t have my gluten free ones with me. It made me very unwell. I looked it up and discovered that there IS a difference. I should have realised because the porridge was much more gloopy than my gluten free version. (Both were Quakers, one pure rolled oats, the other Gluten Free rolled oats). If you have a problem with gluten please do take care.
All single ingredient oats are naturally gluten free.
What can I use if I do not have a silicone baking sheet? Just a cookie sheet?
You can also line the baking sheet with parchment paper
I made them but I got sick with a bad cold unrelated to the recipe. As a result, I could not eat them. But I will try to make them again. Think I should go for it?
Please try them again! We hope you’re feeling better, too.
I’m going to have to try this my husband is a snack guy but just learn his allergic to balsam of Peru which is lemon cinnamon and Citrus nut meg vanilla and the list goes on and this has bananas and oatmeal that’s it it’s amazing I have to try it!!!!
We hope you both like them!
Hi Kirby,
I really do want to try out your recipe. I am from Sri Lanka and the bananas here are rather small. So if you could please tell me about how many cups of mashed banana I will need for one cup of oats, I would appreciate it very much.
We’re sorry, but we don’t have the cup measurement.
I made these as directed but cooked for 3 minutes longer and added a chopped apple. Delicious! I’m going to continue to experiment with other fruit, cinnamon, vanilla and so on to keep from getting bored. It’s definitely a keeper!
thank you for sharing!
I make these in a muffin tin and use a small measuring cup to flatten them out on top. I add honey, almond butter and some cinnamon. It makes a nice little crust.
Thanks for sharing that!
I just made my first batch of these. Simply delicious. You are a genius!?
Thank you! We appreciate that.
Very healthy cookies .I tried with millet and pea nuts came out nice .thank
This is so good especially when you add some choco chips, but the recipe itself is delish!!!
We’re so glad it worked for you!
how long does this last? i stored them in the fridge and the cookies got very gummy 🙁
They should last about 2 days at room temperature and longer in the fridge. You can always rewarm them if you feel they are gummy.
How long do they last in frige before they rot ?
We’re not sure how long they’ll keep until they completely rot, but we recommend enjoying them within a week. Hope that helps!
How long will these stay good for? Thanks!
We like to store them in the refrigerator. If you keep them in an airtight container they should keep well for a few days.
Love this recipe. It has become a staple in our household. I have a strict diet to reduce RA inflammation and this cookie is the best!
I’m so glad you liked them!
Thanks a lots with the recipes it is fun and very useful
So glad you like them!
Doubles well as is, and maybe consider wearing gloves to form into balls. Awesome end result!
So glad to know you enjoyed the recipe!
5 star
Thank you!
I loved this recipe! I had to make a few adjustments with the cooking time as well as the oven temperature but overall it’s a very good recipe.
Thanks for letting us know!
hi! I’m going to make these, they look totally yum!!
Update: I Made them and they really are good! I made them for my mother’s birthday since she loves oatmeal choco-chip cookies!!
Thank you for the update!
The bananas I obtain vary greatly in size. Do you have an approximate measurement of mashed banana to use as a rule of thumb?
You should use a large banana – we don’t have the approximate cups, but the recipe is forgiving so just use a big one.
Didn’t care for them with just the 3 ingredients (I included pecans…a waste of good and expensive pecans). Maybe if I had put chocolate chips in them but I have to Watch sugar grams. I probably won’t cook them again.
We’re sorry you didn’t enjoy the recipe.
Delicious and healthy! Although I added some vegan chocolate chips and a small spoon of almond butter on top so not 100% healthy but high protein and tasty. My toddler loves them! Thank you!
I’m so glad you and your toddler enjoyed!
With the added almond butter they are actually far healthier as you are adding extra protein and good fats which will have a beneficial effect on blood glucose.
Thank you for sharing ypur knowledge.
I am on a 1200 cal per day diet, and I make something similar to this very frequently: 1/2 c. old fashioned rolled oats, 1 ripe banana (mashed), and 1 tsp. cinnamon. I can eat a whole batch of the “cookies” and still not go over my calorie allowance! I haven’t tried adding chocolate chips, craisins or the like, but I will try that in the future if I get bored. I bake mine for about 18 mins (less if I use the convection feature), so the old fashioned rolled oats definitely work just fine. I will try adding a bit more oats since you were able to use a whole cup, esp if my banana is a large one.
thank you for sharing!
Quick and simple recipe. Made them with raisins for my kids for afternoon tea…none of them liked them ? I do, but I am sensitive to oats, so I shouldn’t be eating them… Thank you anyway. Will keep looking for a healthy cookie recipe they like
You might want to try our 2 Ingredient Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies!
Thank you, I like to use the old fashioned oatmeal.
this looks healthy and delish to eat as a little snack!
it is! I hope you try!
I didn’t have quick oats so i used 2 bananas and 1 cup old fashioned regular oats. Turned out perfect 🙂
I’m glad you got it to work for you!
Mash your bananas to mush, stir in the oats and any other mix-ins you will be using. Scoop and bake as directed- perfect healthy cookies!
Yes!
Hi. I am English and sorry but don’t understand your measurements. Is your “cup” a special size or could you tell me how many ounces would a cup of oats be. Can’t wait to try your recipes. Many thanks.
the recipe is in US measuring cups
More like a bread or muffin texture than cookie, but tasty and easy–I had extra banana to use so used about 1.5 bananas and 1.5 c. oats, piled on the add-ins with flaked coconut, dates, pecans and walnuts, sprinkled some cinnamon and vanilla, and also added about 1/4 c. coconut oil.
Hmm, I never thought they tasted like bread or muffins but I’m glad you enjoyed
Would the amount of oats and/or banana need to be adjusted if you wanted to use nut butter as a mix-in? Trying to come up with a healthy breakfast option for my toddler – she’ll eat a cookie but not cereal!
I think it should be fine to keep the other amounts the same. The cookies will just be more moist.
I am wondering if these would be good with peanut butter added?
yes you can definitely add peanut butter
I’m not a dessert person so I was excited to find this recipe since it reminds me of the less sweet type cookies or desserts. I added coconut flakes, pepitas, chopped dates, poppy seeds & sliced almonds for a crunchy texture. I freeze peeled ripe bananas into baggies so they’re ready for stuff like this or smoothies. I added cinnamon and vanilla too. No sugars except what’s in the fruit naturally. I’m in love with them! Gracias! Sharing it with my family & friends!
thank you for sharing your experience!
I just made these. They taste awesome, thanks!
I doubled the recipe, and I would suggest “mini chocolate chips” as the ratio of batter to chocolate chips at the end was not equal and so I had to make two huge cookies.
Thanks for sharing!
Can I add cocoa powder to this recipe?
What would be the best way?
yes but you might find the cookies to be a bit too bitter. I would just mix it in with the other two ingredients.
Can’t get any easier than this. Thank you for sharing. Are they keto?
they are not keto
These were delicious Kirby! Thankyou for sharing this simple recipe that even a complete beginner like me can make and enjoy. I added some vanilla and they will be a new staple in my kitchen at breakfast. Beautiful, thanks again!
I’m so glad you enjoyed!
Added ground flaxseed, craisins and cinnamon and took out 15% of the oats. Turned out fantastic. I use them for a quick breakfast fuel for a long run. Thanks for the idea.
I’m glad it worked out for you!
What I ended up with is quite interesting and surprisingly addictive. It’s literally 1 am and I wanted something sweet. I am vegan and a have a major sweet tooth but I generally eat very well with lots of whole and raw foods. I didn’t want to ruin my recent track record of all super clean foods so I was seeking to find a very easy and healthy cookie to satisfy my craving. The cookies I usually make are amazing but contain a nice portion of coconut sugar, which I wanted to avoid for my 1 am calling. I honestly didn’t know what to expect from this. I mashed up 2 bananas and I only had a little oats so I used 1 cup homemade oatflour and 3/4 cup whole oats. I was going for something like a dessert so I added vanilla, cinnamon, raisins, blackstrap molasses and 3 tbsp date syrup (would have used less if my bananas were more ripe).
I did not use instant oats and these cooked nicely in 30 minutes. When they originally got done, I felt I would not like the texture. However.. I kind of love them! I really love how healthy they are and even though they taste more breakfast-y than dessert-y.. I basically cant keep my hands of them. Next time around I would use only whole oats which may make it less chewy & I’d add a little salt.
Hope this helps someone and THANK YOU for posting about this super easy “cookie” fix!
I’m happy they worked out for you!
Chrome Mustang I make this every week or two I have experimented greatly. I like craisins with orange or lemon and blueberry which I’m making today! I also have done cinnamon and pecans but after reading through these messages I’m going to have to try maybe some brown sugar, vanilla and raisins LOL! Thanks guys I tried to go through and do like a lot of muffin flavors as what I try!
I’m glad you are enjoying the recipe!
can you use toasted oat museli ?
i don’t know
I make them very often. 9 very ripe bananas, 6 cups quick oats, 3 large cups sultanas. I freeze them and take out just the amount I need for the next day’s brekky. I put extra banana on top with walnuts. plus I toast them in the toaster. We love our breakfast biscuits.
Thank you for sharing!
This is my favorite recipe now! Thank you! I added cinnamon, walnuts and chocolate chips. So good!
I’m so happy you like the cookies so much!
SO ADDICTIVE. I experimented with these this morning and I’ve fallen head over heels for them. Thanks so much for sharing such a great recipe!
I’m glad you enjoyed!
Soooo yummy!!!! Made for a snack for my toddler but I love them sooo much he’s not getting much of a look in.
I’m so glad you like them!
I made these and they turned out sort of gummy. Will try again.
Make sure to evenly combine all your ingredients and completely mash your banana. The gummy areas are most likely too much banana sections. Adding mix-ins also really helps with the texture.
I have Quick Cooking Steel Cut Oats. Will that work as suggested?
I’m not sure. I haven’t tried with quick cooking steel cut oats before
Hi I would like to try these and was just wondering if you can substitute the oats for quinoa flakes?
I have not tried that
It worked out great! I’ll try with coconut shreds next time, thanks for the recipe
I’m so happy you liked them!
I made these this afternoon to use my bananas. I added a little brown sugar, raisins, and chopped dates
I’m so glad you tried the recipe!
Great recipe. Easy to make. I just added 1tsp of vanilla extract for flavor. I love the natural oat taste.
I’m so glad you enjoyed!
Can I used thawed frozen bananas in the recipe?
yes
Delicious. I substituted coconut for the choc chips and added some chia seeds. They are great as energy bars for running on the go. Thank you
I’m glad they worked out for you!
I love this cookie. I us the old fashion roiled oats( 18 to 20 min. bake time). Add chopped dried apricot.
I’m glad you enjoy this recipe!
These are excellent. I used 2 med. Very ripe bananas, I add 1/4 cup of coconut, raisins and walnuts. Baked fo 15 minutes and they are delicious.
Thank you.
ELIZABETH.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Did you use 2 cups of oats?
the ingredient amounts are stated in the recipe box. it’s 1 cup of oats
Thay sound delicious but how many points per cookie?
This is not a weight watchers blog so I do not calculate points
Do I need to cook the oats first like as in an oatmeal?
no
Delicious! I added a ‘swipe’ of cinnamon, as well as a tablespoon of mini chocolate chips, and turned the cookies over after 15 minutes and cooked another 10 minutes, as the texture at 15 minutes was a bit mushy for my taste. I’m not sure if my oats were old fashioned or quick, but they came out fine. Thanks for sharing the recipe; I’m looking forward to trying out different variations!
I’m glad these worked out for you!
Looooove these! Soooo good and my kids love them
I’m so happy your family is enjoying the recipe!
Amazing can I make them with applesauce?
I have not tested with applesauce.
I just made them with 1/3 cup applesauce, 2 1/2 bananas, 2 cups oatmeal, 1 tsp each vanilla and cinnamon, 1/2 cup craisins – and they are excellent – both my husband and I had one right out of the oven before supper and one after supper. These will be great as a breakfast cookie or at night with some frozen yogurt on top!!
I’m so glad you enjoyed!
I made this recipe, but added 1\3 cup of pecans and 1\4 cup of swerve brown sugar substitute. It was great!!
great substitutes!
Hi! How long can you keep them in an airtight container?
Look forward to try them out!
about 3 days in the fridge
This recipe is priceless! So easy and no fuss!! My family polished off the first batch in 15min. Making a batch now with choc powder and another with almonds. This is a keeper! Thank you!!
I’m so happy your family enjoyed the recipe!
I have made these twice now. Once as the original recipe which tasted good, and once with a teaspoon of vanilla and some chocolate chips in an attempt to make a healthier chocolate chip cookie. I’ve got to say, it tastes delicious with the chocolate, and I think the vanilla helps the flavor as well.
vanilla is a great addition!
I don’t understand how the whole recipe is almost 900 calories when it consists of just one banana and one cup of oatmeal. Should be around 300 calories total, no?
the original nutrition label included the chocolate chips which is why each cookie came out to be about 100 calories. I have now adjusted the nutrition label to be just the cookie base without any add-ins.
I enjoyed this recipe, “Thank You”. I also did a batch using Quaker Oats Strawberry &Cream breakfast packets, they were so gooood that I make them every morning for my kids for breakfast because they don’t take long to make which is AWESOME. I can’t to try the rest of your recipe’s.
So glad you liked them!
Made these this morning. They turned out perfect. Love how healthy they are with no extra sugar, flour or even butter.
I’m so glad you liked them!
To be honest, I feel these came out very gummy in texture…I’m wondering if perhaps they didn’t bake long enough in my oven, as they were crunchy on top and in the sides but overall rubbery. Could also be due to the Bananas not being over ripe? Suggestions? I definitely enjoyed the flavor! The texture component was just off.
you definitely want to use super ripe bananas so that may have been the issue. Also not baking long enough can cause a gummy texture.
I baked this recipe this morning and it was SO GOOD!!!!! I am not a cookie person at all but this is my favorite cookie by far! I used three medium bananas and old-fashioned oats! Thank you for sharing!!! This is so delicious!!!
so glad you enjoyed this!
I just made this recipe with chocolate chips added in. I doubled the recipe because I had extra bananas so I’m wondering if I can freeze the extra cookies?
yes
Just made them an hour ago. They were absolutely amazing. Thank you so much for generously sharing this healthy, quick, and yummy recipe!
I’m so happy you liked them!
I have used the healthier old-fashioned oats and they come out just fine in 15 minutes. :))
I’m glad you got this to work!