You'll always find a unique recipe for banana oatmeal cookies than this one! Limiting yourself to just one cookie will be challenging because they only have three ingredients to make and bake into a delightfully chewy texture. But that's okay because these cookies are relatively healthy.
THE BEST 3 INGREDIENT BANANA OATMEAL COOKIE RECIPE
Whether on holidays or weekdays, a batch of banana oatmeal cookies is pure happiness. Here's a little push to keep these cookies with three ingredients in your back pocket. They're deliciously chewy, pretty healthy, and have that excellent chocolate banana flavor.
With a fresh cup of coffee, banana oatmeal cookies are a great way to wake up. If you left out the chocolate chips, you could even eat them for breakfast. Plus, they'll provide an enjoyable cooking way with oats besides cereal or overnight oats.
WHAT’S IN THESE OATMEAL COOKIES?
The best part is that these three components are already in your kitchen. But there are things to remember (per ingredient) to guarantee delicious cookies every time. Here are some pointers:
- Bananas: Because you'll be mashing them, ensure they're ripe. They'll be sweet enough without added sweeteners that way as well.
- Oats: I discovered that using quick-cooking oats yields a smoother and chewier texture after a few test runs. Although the cookies will have a chunkier, more raw oat-like feel (as they will absorb less of the mashed banana), you can add old-fashioned rolled oats to the mixture.
- Chocolate Chips: Semi-sweet chocolate chips are my favorite chocolate type. However, substitute milk or dark chocolate if that's more your style. Continue reading for more suggestions if you want to add things other than chocolate chips.
HOW TO MAKE BANANA OATMEAL COOKIES
You'll be relieved to learn that baking is just as simple now that we have all the ingredients in place! But first, preheat oven at 350F, then use a parchment paper to cover the baking sheet.
Create the oat and banana mixture. In a big basin, mash the bananas first. I typically use a fork to quickly and easily mash things. However, if you have a potato masher, you can also use that. Oats are next added, and everything is thoroughly mixed. Cocoa nibs should be added.
You can include your preferred extras, such as chocolate chips or anything else. Mix everything until the cookie dough is thoroughly incorporated.
Sculpt the cookie. About one and a half tablespoons of dough should yield 15 cookies. Use your fingers to flatten the portions of dough that have been distributed evenly on the baking sheet into the shape of round cookies because they won't flatten while baking.
It's time to bake. It will finish within 13 to 15 minutes! After taking them out of the oven, let them sit on the baking sheet to cool for a few minutes before eating.
HERE ARE A FEW TIPS…
Make sure to use oats that cook quickly. Technically, you could use half-rolled oats and half-quick-cooking oats. But, as I said above, quick-cooking oats make a much smoother and more enjoyable texture, especially in cookies.
You can change the mix-ins if you want to. Treat these cookies like energy balls and add healthy ingredients to them to make them more nutritious. You could add dried fruit like raisins or cranberries, chopped nuts like almonds or walnuts, seeds like pumpkin, chia, flax, etc., and even spices like cinnamon or a splash of vanilla extract.
Use a cookie scoop to make cookies all the same size. This is my favorite cookie scoop of all time when I make cookies.
WAYS TO STORE
Even though these cookies are easy to eat, you should save some for the next day. Here are ways to keep them for a week or a few months.
- How to store: If stored in an airtight container, such as a sealed bag or jar, these biscuits can be kept at room temperature for up to four days. The natural moisture in the cookies is relatively high, so I also place a folded paper towel at the bottom of the container or on one side of the bag.
- Make a second batch and put them in the freezer! Trust me, you'll be glad you have them when you want something sweet but don't have time to bake. Put the cookies in a freezer-safe container or bag with parchment paper between layers to keep the cookies from sticking together. Put them in the refrigerator the night before you want to eat them.
FAQ's
Does oatmeal go well with a banana?
A healthful fruit, the banana adds a touch of sweetness and a good serving of vitamins and minerals to your dish of oats. Add a banana to your oatmeal every morning to improve the flavor and add even more fiber to this already-fiber-rich meal.
Are cookies with oats okay for you?
Oats made from whole grains and raisins are both excellent sources of fiber. Whole-grain oats will also prolong your feeling of fullness. Oatmeal raisin cookies still have more butter and sugar than most other snacks, therefore they should only be used as a healthy snack when consumed in moderation.
Conclusion:
These banana oatmeal cookies are so delicious; what's not to love? They are delicious and simple! Please let me know how these turn out if you make them!
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