If you are looking for a super easy (and delicious), grab-and-go breakfast option this recipe is for you!
Simply made of oats, bananas and chocolate chips these yummy cookies are like eating a bowl of oatmeal, only in cookie form.
They also make great after school snacks and are perfect for lunch boxes so I plan on making a double batch this weekend so I have them ready for my kids first week back to school.
What do you like to keep on hand for times when schedules and routines are back in full effect?
3-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time20 mins
Servings: 15 servings
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups oatmeal I used 1/2 cup rolled and 1 cup quick
- 2 medium bananas
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with a silpat mat or coat with some cooking spray.
- Using the back of a fork, mash bananas in a medium bowl until they are broken down. Add in oats and gently stir until all of the oats and bananas are mixed together and look like a thick cookie batter.
- Now your ready to add the chocolate chips! Sprinkle them into the dough and stir until they are just mixed throughout.
- Scoop one heaping tablespoon of the dough into your hands and free form into a cookie*. Place on cookie sheet and continue until you have 12 cookies.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes or until set through and lightly golden. Cool and enjoy!
Notes
*NOTE: these cookies will not spread in the oven so be sure to form them into a cookie before placing on baking sheet.
Lucy Thomas
Hi Dani,
Thank you for all of your wounderful recipes. It has truly inspired me to get into the kitchen. I was woundering if you could also add the sodium content in your recipes? I am on the DASH diet, due to my hypertension. It has been quite a challenge as everything has sodium added.
Thank Lucy.
Sherry
Came out gr88
Thanks Dani..
Beth
Hi dani im beth from the philippines. I have watch your videos in youtube and I find your recipes are very tasty and yummy. Especially the salads… I just want to ask about this cookies that your making..are they ok for a diabetic person like me?
Han
If you enjoy PB, add 1/2 cup PB…MMMmmm!
Dani
great tip!! Sounds delish!
Faith McDonnell
Yup. Or some peanut butter chips. I have also frozen them and then eaten unthawed, like a frozen banana at the beach.
Dani
YUM!!!
Jade
Hi Dani, will steel cut oat work?
Jessica
A year late, but I just tried this. One word of advice: don’t. At least, not without either cooking them or grinding them down to oat flour first. They came out more like granola bars, and my sensitive teeth did not forgive me for the crunchy texture.
Dani
Sorry about that Jessica! Steel cut oats take much longer to cook and so they can’t soften up in time for this recipe.
Dani
No they won’t!! They will be too hard.
Ada
How do you store the cookies after they cool?
Dani
In an airtight container in the fridge.
Lynette
Yes this is giving me more hope in cooking healthy.
Dani
yay!!
Rachel
Hi Dani, it’s Rachel from Israel. I have made these almost weekly since you put the recipe up on YouTube 🙂 They are SO easy and tasty! My husband and I put our own twist and add coconut, pb, vanilla, etc. Just a quick question, what do you think Dani if I added some chia seeds?? And if so, how much? Thanks again for all that you do?
Dani
Hi Rachel! I think chia seeds would be great… maybe just start with a couple tablespoons because they are very absorbent. You may need to add a little extra banana – but definitely play with it and see!
Meghan
I just made these today, and we all loved them. My four year old keeps suggesting all sorts of situations for us to eat them in. Really, he is just coming up with excuses for me to make them, which he doesn’t need to do, because I will be making them often.
Dani
LOL! I get it! They go fast… they never last in our house. Enjoy!
Faith Ukwuomah
Dear Mrs Spies,
I find this recipe very interesting. I would like to ask if I can use blueberries instead of chocolate chips for this recipe?
Dani
You can!
Kathy
Hello! What do you consider one serving, if I were to make them for quick breakfasts rather than as snacks? Thanks!
Dani
For me, it would be 2-3 cookies:)
Carolyn Hamilton
I was just wondering if “Instant Oatmeal” has anything unhealthy about them?
I only have steel cut here at home.
Could old fashioned rolled oats used only work ?
I think I’m worried that Quick or Instant are bad for you …
Thanks, I always love your ideas ♡
Dani
They are not bad, just slightly more processed. I think you may find this video helpful, it explains all the details – > https://youtu.be/Ezqi-2fnmJM
Amy
Made this into lactation cookies by adding some breeds yeast and ground flax seeds…thinking of making them into bars with chocolate on bottom…they are very good and easy!
Dani
Awesome!! thanks for sharing.
DESIREE
Sorry if I’m double posting my comment…
I was curious as to how you would add a nut butter to this recipe and possibly make it into a muffin? Any advice would be great!!!
Dani
I bet you could but I’m not exactly sure how it would be done! I would need to experiment a bit. If you decide to try, I’d love to hear how it goes!
Carol
My granddaughter is allergic to corn, soy ,salt ,milk, wheat and dairy so I was so excited to make these for her and she over them. Thank you so much, if you have a good recipe for bread with done of the items listed I would I’ve to try. We have tried so many without success. Thank you
Debee
Hello Miss Dani, you have changed my life! I only eat healthy now. I take all of your advice and knowledge on the daily. Much respect and appreciation! God Bless you and your lucky family. Sincerely, Debee
Dani
What a lovely comment! Thank you Debee, I appreciate you taking the time to share and am so glad you are finding the tips + recipes helpful.
Natalie
When you say oats, do you mean oatmeal or dry oats? Its written both ways…
Can’t wait to make these!!
Dani
Dry oats!
MEENAKSHI SOMAYA
Can i use whole grain oats instead?
Dani
Do you mean rolled oats?
Narifa
Hi Dani. Thanks so much for your lovely recipes. These cookies look delish and quick. I would love to try them however I wanted to add a few more ingredients and was wondering if you can advise the amounts I should add. Would like to add cinnamon, raisins instead of chocolate chips, shredded coconut and vanilla essence. Thanks so much in advance. Much love from the Caribbean (Trinidad & Tobago).
Yoriahh
Decided to try these one night , didnt have chocolate chips so I added some sweet and low packets 1/2 cup of PB and a eye ful of syrup pop these in the oven and let cool….OMG new fave way to a healthier sweet snack!! Thank YOU!
Angela
Hi! This cookies are amazing! Do you know the caloric intake per cookie? Thanks!
Cyn
I’d like that, too! Hope you get an answer soon!
Sally
I calculated them at 88 calories/cookie (if you make 12).
Kara
New to your site and would like to thank you for your quick, healthy and approachable recipes. I made your Mexican Skillet with the cauliflower rice, wow what a hit!!
So, last night I made these cookies, also a big hit! I shared both recipes with my friends. I really appreciate that your recipes are clean and delicious, just as your site name declares. Thanks again
Dani
It’s my pleasure! So glad you are enjoying the recipes.
jess
Delicious recipe! I passed it on to my Mom. Love seeing your insta stories as well. =)
Dani
Thanks so much Jess!
Natalie
I have been looking for some base cookie recipes like this. Thank you. You should do a variation of this but with apple sauce instead of the bananas.
Dani
That’s a great idea. I would love to give that a try and see how it goes.
Kara Dee
So I made these to get rid of my old bananas…whoa! They are sooo good. I want to eat another one but know that these need to last me at least three days. Thanks for the super easy recipe for a girl who can’t and hates to bake!
Dani
Anytime Kara Dee! I need my baking recipes to be easy too, so I 100% get what you mean. lol!!
Wendi
Hi Dani, I just made these this morning and they are delicious! I added a tsp. of cinnamon and split the dough in half and added chocolate chips to one half and cinnamon chips to the other. Oh my goodness, are they goooooooood! Thank you for another wonderful recipe!
Nancy
Is it really necessary to refrigerate these? I love them room temperature!
Dani
You do not have to keep the in the fridge. Room temp is perfectly fine.
Tink
Good Morning! I am not an oats person; however, I am making these as a healthy breakfast for my 3 yo granddaughter! Question (forgive my not knowing) – we have organic whole grain rolled oats – should I cook them as directed (3 c water, 1.5 c oats on stovetop in boiling water, reduced to medium, cook for 10 minutes) before adding to mixture? Or use them just as they are out of the bag? They aren’t steel cut. Thank you so much!!!
Dani
You just use them as they are! No need to cooke them 🙂
Carolina
Hi Dani! Just wondering, could these be made with applesauce instead of mashed banana?
Dani
I honestly don’t know! But now you have me very curious to give it a try.
Carolina
Well I ended up getting some bananas soon after and made them the other night to bring over to my family. Everyone loved them! Thx Dani for making such simple recipes that never fail to work. All the best for you and your family xx