These healthy chocolate chip oatmeal cookies are soft, chewy and sweet. The cookies are made with just 3 ingredients and do not contain any flour, eggs or oil. The dough takes less than 10 minutes to prepare and the cookies are a great snack or dessert.
I love how easy these cookies are and how good they taste with just a few ingredients. You don’t even need a mixer or any special equipment to make these cookies. My whole family enjoys these cookies.
Ingredients
- Bananas
- Rolled Oats
- Chocolate Chips
Bananas: This recipe uses ripe mashed bananas. You will need about 2 large bananas. The bananas act as a natural sweetener and binder.
Rolled Oats: This recipe uses regular rolled oats, also known as old-fashioned oats. You do not need to cook them before using them. The rolled oats give these oatmeal cookies a wonderful chewy texture. You can use quick oats as well, though the texture is less chewy.
Chocolate Chips: I used semi-sweet chocolate chips but any kind of chocolate chips will work. You can also substitute chocolate chips with raisins or other dried fruit.
Cookie Texture
These cookies do not taste like classic oatmeal cookies but they are delicious. They are chewy and soft. They taste almost like banana bread mixed with chewy oats.
These cookies are inspired by my 2 Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies. I played around the measurements. The original cookie is made with a lot of oats and needed quick oats. This version uses rolled oats and more bananas. These cookies are more moist and sweet.
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3 Ingredient Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup (232 g) mashed bananas approximately 2 large very ripe bananas
- 1 1/4 cups (106 g) rolled oats
- 1/2 cup (80 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
- Add bananas and oats to a large bowl. Stir with a spatula until evenly mixed and all oats are coated in the mashed banana mixture.
- Stir in chocolate chips until evenly distributed. The dough will be very wet and loose. This is normal.
- Use a 1.5 tbsp cookie scoop to scoop out cookie dough. Release cookie dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing the dough balls about 1.5 inches apart. Use the palm of your hand to press down on each cookie dough ball so that it forms a thick round disk. You may need to shape the sides of the cookie with your hands. Cookies will not spread during baking so you want to shape the cookies to how you want the final product to be.
- Bake cookies for about 16-18 minutes. Let cookies cool on baking sheet. Once cookies are cooled, remove cookies using a thin cookie spatula. Store uneaten cookies at room temperature for 1-2 days and longer in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
- 1 cup of mashed bananas is approximately 2 large bananas but I do recommend you weigh or measure out the bananas just to be sure because bananas can vary so much in size. This recipe works best with overripe or very ripe bananas.
- Make sure to mash your bananas before using. You want to try your best to mash out most of the large lumps. I like using a whisk or potato masher.
- If you prefer a less chewy oat texture, you can substitute with 1 cup of quick oats.
- I use an OXO 1.5 tbsp cookie scoop.*
- 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
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a professional nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
SO SO Easy.. Husband begs for me to make them!
So glad you love the recipe!
I followed recipe as written (by weight) except added 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and 100 grams (not 80) chocolate chips. Soft, chewy, and yummy! I used a stick blender on the bananas…quick and smooth.
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just tried making these, love it!!! it tastes like bananas and chocolate (obviously)
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Love ?? the recipe so simple and delicious
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These came out super yummy! I added white and semi sweet chocolate chips, also chopped walnuts. I will be making these more often!
We love the mix-ins you used!
how many cookies does this recipe serve? I’m trying to make the cookies the same size as yours so the calories would he similar !
The recipe makes 16 cookies.
I’m looking for simple recipe with low fat diet for my acid reflux then Google brought me here,then i saw your 4 or less ingredients recipe with low fat,now I’m excited to try it! hope you can add more recipes that good for person with GERD or reflux,thanks
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Hello ,
Could I make the oat chocolate chip cookies keto by using almond flour?
Thank you
You might like our keto chocolate chip cookies!
Great, was looking for oat based recipe to replace granola store maded granola bars. Can’t wait to bake oats/ raisins cookies, all my favorite ingredients. Thanx
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I thought these would taste like banana bread (not a big fan of that) but they didn’t! I added a dash of salt and a pinch of cinnamon, thinking it would tone down the banana flavor and semi-sweet mini choc chips because I had them on hand. Next batch will be just as you wrote it to see how I like that. These are yummy! Thank you for the recipe!
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Ok, I’m trying these. I will let you know how they turn out.
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Hi Kirbie,
Am wondering if the recipe is enough to make thick protein bars in a 9 x 13 sheet pan or might it need to be doubled? I wonder if the baking time might be longer? Have you ever made them into bars instead of cookies? Love the peanut butter idea or possibly a little cinnamon with oatmeal, bananas & raisins. Could be a healthy breakfast or snack bar. So many ways to play with your basic recipe. LOVE THE IDEA, WILL DEFINITELY TRY THEM. Thks for sharing this recipe.
We haven’t tried a sheet pan but there probably isn’t enough dough. Without trying it we can’t say how you will need to adjust the baking time, either. Let us know if you try your ideas!
I want to try these. Sounds awesome and being a diabetic I believe I can make it work. lol
BTW….
Those were heart exclamations not Question marks at the end. I don’t know why they came out like that?
Esther
While lazily scrolling through my tablet I came across this recipe and was shocked to see the eye catching 3 ingredient recipe for this cookie. My husband and I are bakers from the LOVE instilled by our parents passed on down from their parents. I must admit he was doubtful that this was attainable and delicious because between the two of us I am the HEALTH NUT AND MORE HEALTH CONSCIOUS. HE’S OLD FASHIONED WITH BELIEF THAT BUTTER ,FLOUR,AND SUGAR ARE MOST DEFINITELY BETTER. THE CHALLENGE WAS ON. I WAS READY. I MADE THEM. HE TRIED THEM. O.M.GOODNESS KIRBIE!!!!!! THIS COOKIE IS SO FANTASTIC AND DELICIOUS WE LOVE THEM . HE WAS ASTONISHED! I INSTANTLY SIGNED UP FOR THE EMAILS, SEARCHED AND PRINTED AT LEAST 8 MORE RECIPES, SIGNED UP WITH THE KETO EMAIL(MY KETO PILLS JUST ARRIVED & I am SUPER STOKED ) I QUICKLY RESEARCHED WHO AND WHAT YOU ARE ALL ABOUT! I AM THANKING GOD FOR YOU AND YOUR HUSBAND , and YOUR FAMILY AND ALL THAT YOU GUYS DO! SIMPLICITY AT IT’S FINEST! Kirbie! Please tell me if there is a COOKBOOK THAT YOU HAVE SO I CAN BUY IT, HOPEFULLY IT CONTAINS ALL OF THESE GREAT RECIPES IN ONE BOOK, TO REFERENCE TO WHEN COOKING UP MY NEW GO TO DELICIOUS EVERYTHING!
TONS OF LOVE??????????Esther&Michael.
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I have made these cookies and they are absolutely delicious… So very quick and easy will definitely be making more. THANK YOU X
So glad you enjoyed them!
Interesting
Thank you, I’m trying this this morning. I need oats to bring my cholesterol down..plus a sweet treat can’t be beat!! After I try I’ll post results!
Let us know what you think!
Awesome! Replaced half the chocolate chips with dried cranberries. Great recipe!
I’m so glad you liked the cookies!
How many cookies does this recipe yield? I’ve read through the article 3 timed, am I missing that information?
it makes 16 cookies. the information is in the recipe card right under the recipe title where it says “Servings”
I absolutely love making these cookies as a healthy night time snack. I’ve done this recipe before and added peanut butter to the mixture, it’s amazing.
Great tip! Thanks for letting us know.
Do you use really ripe bananas?
yes you want to use very ripe bananas.
Can you do thus with gluten free oats
yes that should be fine.
Haven’t made them yet. But sounds great!
oatmeal cookies were so yummy and filling .
I’m glad they worked out well for you!
Sounds very good.Easy and low infat.
These sound yummy licious
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So easy, so yummy, so grateful!
I’m so glad you liked them!
This is a GREAT recipe. Make sure you don’t put more chocolate chips than she says because it becomes too rich after that point.
I’m so glad you enjoyed!
I plan on making these cookies.How many cookies in this recipe?
The recipe makes 16 cookies.
Is there an option for the bananas? I love them but he’s allergic! Thanks…
Sorry, we don’t have a sub for the bananas.
So tasty and easy to make. I added 6 chopped walnuts and 1/4 tsp cloves which gave the flavor a kick. Thanks. I love this recipe.
I’m so glad the recipe worked out well for you!
So healthy and fast.
I am definately looking to try these i love banana bread but a whole loaf is too much for me..these sound perfect ..a few out and rest in freezer .. thx
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These are fabulous. I made them after I saw the game on Engine 2. Make them on his you-tube channel. So good ..kept well in refrigerator.
What stage of ripeness should the bananas be?judith
They should be very ripe so the peels should be spotty but not completely brown.
Can’t wait to try you Banana cookies
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Love the idea and it sounds just perfect and simple,but regretfully I need a low carb version;Please help.Thanks…..Alexandria
We don’t have a low carb version for this recipe, but you might like our low carb no bake cookies.
I am trying this out tonight. I will be posting what I thought. I already know I’m going to love it..
I have made these and substituted the choc chips for cinnamon. Very filling and yummy.
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Look delicious, gonna try them
Delicious. So easy. I’m 89 yo and I need easy. Thanks for all your great recipes.
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