Chocolate chip banana breakfast cookies made with just 3 healthy ingredients and loaded with plenty of chocolate and oats! They’re gluten-free, vegan, and make a perfect snack for any time of the day!

If you’ve tried my almond joy breakfast cookies or my pumpkin breakfast cookies, you already know that cookies for breakfast are a very real thing.
You definitely can eat these chocolate chip banana oatmeal cookies for breakfast or for a healthy snack. 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 (I also love oatmeal in pancake form, there are just so many oatmeal options!)
They make the perfect breakfast or power snack throughout the day. They’re filled with healthy carbs, good-for-you grains, and a bit of chocolate just for good measure.
The only challenge with these banana breakfast cookies is not eating the entire tray! But hey, sometimes a girl needs a few extra cookies (joking, not joking!).
The other great thing about these healthy breakfast cookies is how fast they come together. I know how busy life can get and these cookies won’t make life feel any busier.
They only have three common ingredients and you only need one bowl. Score!
They also make great after-school snacks and are perfect for lunch boxes. I often make a double batch on Sunday, so they are ready for my kids to enjoy throughout the week.
What Makes These Breakfast Cookies?
I call these little gems breakfast cookies because they have serious staying power.
No lie, I ate one with some Greek yogurt and fruit yesterday morning and wasn’t hungry again for hours. They’ll keep you fueled, full, and satisfied.
They’re dense, but not too heavy. Ultra-thick, chewy, and incredibly soft without being cakey. Each bite is full of chocolatey-banana flavor. The perfect breakfast treat!
Making Banana Breakfast Cookies:
You’ll find yourself making these cookies often. Why? Because they are so easy to make and so yummy.
All three ingredients (mashed banana, oats, & chocolate chips) are mixed together in one bowl. Add them all to a mixing bowl and stir until you have a thick, sticky dough. These cookies don’t spread while baking, so form them into a cookie shape and then drop each onto a cookie sheet and bake for about 15 minutes. That’s it.
Tips For Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies:
- Use ripe bananas. The riper, the more brown-speckled, the better your cookies will taste. I also recommend using fresh, not previously frozen, thawed bananas.
- These cookies freeze well for up to 3 months. Refrigerate overnight to thaw before enjoying.
- Try your favorite mix-ins! About 1/4 cup sliced almonds or dried fruit would be great options.
- You will need to use a combination of quick oats and old-fashioned oats in this recipe. Quick oats are slightly more processed and will soak up more of the wet ingredients – thus creating a better texture. If you don’t have quick oats on hand, no worries! You can make your own (see note at the bottom of the recipe). Another option is to let the mixture sit for about 20 minutes to let the moisture be absorbed by the oats.
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3-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies
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
- Storage: Keep cookies stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
- Freezing Instructions: Cookies can be frozen up to 3 months, then thawed overnight in the refrigerator before enjoying.
- Oats: Be sure to use a combo of quick and rolled oats in this recipe. Quick oats are more finely ground up whole oats, so they are slightly powdery. They are sold right next to the whole oats. You can also make quick oats at home – simply measure 1 cup of whole oats and pulse in the blender or food processor about 5 times.
- Can I use steel-cut oats? I don’t recommend it. They are too hard and will not soften enough.
- Baking Instructions: These cookies will not spread in the oven, so be sure to form them into a cookie before placing them on a baking sheet.
Comments
Sara says
Love this cookie!! So easy and delicious, and love that you can modify it in so many ways. Thanks for sharing it.
Dani says
It’s my pleasure, Sara! I’m so glad you are enjoying them.
Shilpa says
I would like to make these with just the old fashioned oats since I have only those at home. Do I need to mix the banana and oats and then let it sit for 20 mins? Do I need to add anything more for them to be soft and chewy?
Dani says
Letting them sit should do the job 🙂
Zipporah says
Hi, do you think this could work with blueberries? I have some ones that I froze that I want to try using
Dani says
Hmmmm, I bet it would!
Rachel Goldstein says
Am I able to replace the chocolate chips with raisins?
Dani says
Defintiley!
Judy Chow says
If I only have quick oats, can I use just them without adding the rolled oats?
Thank you – and I love your recipes, your enthusiasm!
Dani says
Yes, that would be fine.
Janet says
Dani: I accidentally found you on YouTube, and you are my angel. I have a sweet tooth and love to have sweets with coffee or tea. With your recipes I am free of diet guilt. Will continue to try out your recipes.
Dani says
I just love a happy accident! So glad to have you here Janet.
Shannon Nelson says
So yummy, I’ve made them several days in a row! Thanks for all you do!
Dani says
It’s my pleasure. Glad you enjoyed them.
Andrea says
I just made these cookies-Amazing! Quick, easy, and healthy! Thank you for sharing! I look forward to following you and your recipes. I am not a baker or chef by any means so I’m looking for easy and “normal” ingredients!
Thanks again!
Dani says
I’m so glad you enjoyed them, Andrea! Thanks for letting me know.
Annelize says
Thank you for this recipe!! Our family loves it!! I will add peanut butter, cinnamon and vanilla next time.
Great healthy cookie! ❤️
deb says
These are quite good! I added a pinch of salt, some vanilla and used raisins instead of chocolate chips.
I wish you’d put a weight (estimate) for the bananas. I only had small bananas so used three but it might have been too much banana. Two would have been too little.
Dani says
Next time I make them I will measure the bananas + share.
Missy says
These are delicious. We had some walnuts for a bit more of a crunch. Perfect for an on the go breakfast.
Dani says
Love the addition of walnuts… great texture!
Gale says
S0000 Good!
Mai says
Thank you very much for this recipe..easy and yummy!
Dani says
My pleasure!
Sharon says
This was the 1st time that I stumbled upon your website, and I’m so glad that I did! Just like my comment on your banana pancakes recipe, I love how healthy and delicious these cookies are! They are so simple and easy to make! I was able to make 15 cookies just like you did, and I agree that these cookies are very filling!
Dani says
Thank you Sharon! I appreciate you taking the time to leave a review – and am so glad you enjoyed them.
Damian says
Wow Dani, these are amazing, yet so simple to make! I also added some chia seeds, 2 tbsp peanut butter, a few dashes of cinnamon and a little bit of maple syrup. My family loved them and I’ll definitely be making them again. Thanks!
Kathy Falcone says
I made these according to the directions the first time and my family loved them. I made them again and added protein powder, some raisins that I softened in water, cinnamon, and coconut that I toasted in the oven. They were really delicious!
Kathy says
I made these according to the directions the first time and my family loved them. I made them again and added protein powder, some raisins that I softened in water, cinnamon, and coconut that I toasted in the oven. They were really delicious!
Susan says
Thank you for this delicious, healthy and easy recipe for a grab and go anytime snack! So good!!!!!
Anne says
Delicious and healthy!
GreekPrincess80 says
These are very good! Bake for 12 minutes!
Add nuts or raisins. YUMMY!
Ellen says
My 14 year-old super picky eater REQUESTS these cookies. I am indebted to you. Thank you!!!
Dani says
That’s so awesome!!!
Lucero Cervantes says
Such a wonderful recipe! It is easy, quick and so satisfying for a sweet breakfast or snack in the afternoon. Will continue making this over and over again. Thank you!
Dani says
I’m so glad you like them, Lucero!
Cindy says
This recipe is delicious and hardy. I’ve made these for years now but never with both quick and rolled oats. I will give it a try. I add cinnamon to mine for a little more kick of flavor .
Dani says
Love the addition of cinnamon – so delish.
Marko says
These are amazing, one of the best recipes I know in terms of being easy yet delicious! I’ve made them 5 or 6 times already and while the three main ingredients are enough to impress, if you wanna expand the flavor I recommend adding any or all of the following: almonds, roasted hazelnuts, dried cranberries, prunes, vanilla extract, white or dark chocolate chips. Thank you for the recipe, Dani!
Marko says
Oh and adding a raspberry or two on top of each cookie is fantastic, combines soooo well with the chocolate flavor and adds a fruity-acidic element.
Dani says
Great idea! Thanks for sharing.
Dylan J Michael says
Love the recipe. My new favorite snack!
But I do have two questions.
How long do I let the cookies “cool” before they’re ready.
And when I make them, the bottom is kind of wet. What should I do to prevent that.
Thank you
Dani says
I would let them cool to room temperature! Do they stay wet after they are cooled?
Joey says
Absolutely love this simple recipe, especially when I eat the cookies right out from the oven. Thanks for it! 🙂
Mo says
Yummy! I just had a baby and breast feeding is making me insanely hungry!!! Nice to have a healthy treat I can quickly grab to help me through the day
Debbie Blasdell says
Our whole family loves these! So easy to make, too. I use half the chocolate chips and add fresh or frozen blueberries. Thank you for the recipe!
Dani says
Love the addition of blueberries! So smart.
Christine Rogers says
Tried the banana chocolate chip oatmeal breakfast cookies…yummy!!! Love the cinnamon idea, too!
Prescott says
OMG! These are ! Had to walk away before I ate them all!
Dani says
LOL, so glad you liked them.
Jill says
FABULOUS!!
Should these be refrigerated or can they be kept out!
danielle says
so yummy! I addd a dash of salt and a little organic vanilla. yum! thank you
Jessa says
Love it! Added some blueberries, coconut and walnuts for some crunch and a wee bit of vanilla and lemon. Super fragrant, super tasty. Super easy as well. I’ve gone on a diet recently and this is perfect for my sweet tooth craving on my “cheat” day when I allow myself carbs. Super awesome and thanks- New fan!
Yehudit Shahar says
Love this recipe. I’m 83 and getting around in the kitchen has become a challenge.But this I can handle and enjoy. Just one request, bananas here are sometimes tiny. please give cup measurement. Enjoy you so much. Thank you
Dani says
I’ll measure next time I make them and share. So glad you are enjoying them.
Kristel says
I added chia seeds. It changes the texture but if you like chia it works perfectly.
Dani says
Great tip! Thanks for sharing.
Randi says
Woohoo good. So easy to make. Will definitely make them again.
Sui says
Hi, the conversion into grams seems not right. There were too much oats. I added one more banana then the outcome was ok. Taste good!
Just wonder why some of the rolled oat looks white and dry. Is it uncooked? Or is that because it didn’t absorb enough banana?
Dani says
The oats are raw 🙂
Wendy says
Thank you Dani! Love these. Even my hubby loves them! I add whatever’s close, chopped pecans or walnuts and cinnamon. Delish! Thinking about adding pumpkin this fall.
Andrea K says
these came out great. I am now sugar free Nd needed something healthy for afternoon tea. I added chia seeds, almonds, PB Fit, hemp, and cocoa nibs on top!!!
Dani says
Sounds fantastic. Thanks for sharing.
Pat says
Excellent, Easy and healthy for craps and out the door to my busy schedule.
I
Already shared with family and go workers too.
Thanks Dani
kathy says
These cookies are a winner! Simple easy and nutritious. I added nut butter and a little maple syrup.
Anna says
I add chocolate chips, coconut flakes, pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, raisin & cranberry , vanilla & cinnamon. I use quick oats. Turn out great! Love it. You should try it’s more like a bar than a cookie.
I can’t have flour (any kind) or eggs. Do you have any recipes? 3 ingredients lol. Using millet…
Dani says
I’ll have to give that a try! Sounds like a great idea. And, I don’t have any recipes using millet right now.
miriam says
what if you only have old fashioned oats , can i use only this one
Linda C says
These are my favorite cookies. Id like to send them USPS to a friend but not sure if I would need dry ice or anything to keep them fresh. Would these last a few days shipping or will I need to refrigerate?
Dionne Harper says
Hmm… I wonder if you can substitute sugar free chips for regular to cut the sugar?
Dani says
100% yes!
Lynne Burnsides says
OMG! These cookies are delicious!
Donna says
Super easy and great snack. Can they be left out or should they be in the fridge?
Kathleen Kallend says
I’m here to add another 5 star review. I added a little vanilla. These cookies are delish!
Karen L Rollings says
I loved this recipe. I have added peanut butter about 2 tablespoons and it was MOST AWESOME!
Vie says
Help! Should these be refrigerated? Thanks!
Dani says
Yes! I like to store them in the fridge so they last longer.
Jennifer Santana says
Yummy healthy cookies