4-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies

4-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies

These 4-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies are a whole grain and naturally sweetened healthy breakfast, snack, or dessert! Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan.

The original recipe was updated in March 2024.

Course Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 12

Total Time 22

Servings cookies

Calories 67kcal

Author Tessa

Ingredients

2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup gluten-free instant oats
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
pinch salt

Optional Mix-in's

1-2 tablespoons cacao nibs or mini chocolate chips
¼ cup walnut pieces
1-2 tablespoons raisins

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, mash bananas with a fork. Add oats, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Add additional mix-in's if desired. Stir until oats are coated and mixture is evenly combined.
Using a #40 cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop the batter and form into ball. Place onto baking sheet in even rows. Flatten each dough ball slightly with the palm of your hand for a slightly flatter cookie.
Bake for 12-14 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to sit on cookie sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

To substitute rolled oats: You can use rolled oats in this recipe by pulsing oats a few times in a food processor to chop them up.

To store: Keep the 4-ingredient oatmeal cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. Cookies can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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