The Best Healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookies that are vegan and easy to make with only 2 ingredients! Easily made gluten-free and done in 15 minutes.
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The Best Healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookies
- Quick - with very little preparation and only 15 minutes, you have delicious breakfast cookies.
- Minimal Ingredients - with only two ingredients, you can't get more simple than that
- Vegan - the only ingredients are oats and bananas, both are vegan
- Gluten Free - you can easily make these gluten free by using the correct oats
Banana Oatmeal Cookies Recipe Ingredients
- Quick Cooking Oats (you can also use old fashioned)
- Bananas
What kind of oats are best for Oatmeal Banana Cookies?
Quick cooking oats are best for oatmeal banana cookies because they require less time to cook. Since the cookies only bake in the oven for 15 minutes, old fashioned oats would not have enough time to break down.
Are Rolled Oats the Same as Quick Oats?
No, rolled oats and quick oats are not the same. Rolled oats (which are also called old fashioned oats) are better for baking because they do not break down as quickly and hold their texture better.
Add-Ins for 2 Ingredient Banana Cookies
You can also mix in any other ingredients you like. The basic recipe only uses oats and bananas and taste great on their own.
Some of my favorite mix-ins are:
- blueberries
- peanut butter
- raisins
- chocolate chips
- protein powder
- nuts
How to Make Vegan Banana Oatmeal Cookies
Detailed instructions and measurements to make healthy banana oatmeal cookies are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of this page.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork.
- Add the oats to the mashed bananas and mix to combine. If using in mix-ins, add them here.
- Scoop the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and flatten them slightly with a fork.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before eating.
Oatmeal Banana Cookies FAQs
Be sure to press them gently with a fork to flatten them slightly. They will not spread on their own while baking.
Yes, the add ins are only optional. They are great on their own without any add ins.
Oatmeal is a whole grain full of vitamins, fiber, and minerals. Bananas are also full of nutrients like fiber, potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin B6.
These oatmeal cookies are healthy because they don’t contain any added ingredients. You’re only using oatmeal and bananas.
How to Store 2 Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies
Once the cookies have cooled completely, store them in an airtight container. You can store on the counter top or in the refrigerator.
How Long do Banana Cookies Last?
These oatmeal banana cookies will last up to 3 days on the counter top and up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Can you freeze banana oat cookies?
Yes, you can freeze banana oat cookies. Place the cookies on a baking sheet in the freezer. Once they've frozen completely, remove them from the baking sheet and place them in an airtight container or freezer safe bag and store up to 6 months.
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- Banana Bread Overnight Oats
- Veggie, Turkey Sausage, and Basil Frittata
- Spinach, Mushroom, and Feta Omelet
Healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup quick cooking oats
- 2 whole bananas
Optional
- mix-ins (blueberries, chocolate chips, nuts, protein powder)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork.
- Add the oats to the mashed bananas and mix to combine. If using in mix-ins, add them here.
- Scoop the cookies on a parchment lined baking sheet and flatten them slightly with a fork.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before eating.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy. It should only be used for estimation purposes and is not a guarantee of any kind. Nutritional information varies widely between brands and types of ingredients used. It is recommended that you calculate the nutritional information based on your own ingredients and brands used. Sweetly Splendid, LLC makes no guarantees as to the exact nutrition information.
Robert Eberhard
Just got your healthy banana oatmeal cookie recipe. Will comment when I bake some this weekend. Just what I'm looking for, something sweet and tasty that's low in sugar and fat.
kara
Thanks, Robert! Hope you enjoy!
Jackie
I Agree and plan to meet some Sunday
Roxanne Huff
So yummy great idea. Loved them!
kara
I'm so glad you enjoyed them! Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know. I really appreciate it!
Judith Bolus
Absolutely delicious cookie! I've made with choclate chips and with raisins...super easy
kara
Thank you, Judith! I'm so glad you enjoyed them!
Mallory
Amazing!! I added a little bit of baking powder, vanilla extract, and almond milk to it. Really did make it amazing!!
kara
I love those alterations! Sounds delicious!
Dacia
Lovely simple recipe. Made soft and chewy cookies. I found them sweet and delicious as is. Also looking forward to making variations. Super fun snack to share with my rabbits. This is a bunny safe and bunny approved recipe. They loved them too.
Lynn from NC
I made them without any add-ins and they were pretty flat in taste. Maybe add in blueberries next time. Have you ever added baking Splenda or cinnamon to these before? I’m trying to keep the cal count low, and realize many consider adding sucralose “unhealthy.” They are easy to make and a great use of overripe bananas…mine were VERY overripe, LOL!
kara
Hi Lynn, I have added cinnamon and blueberries and enjoyed them. Were the very overripe bananas beginning to ooze? I'm wondering if that may have been the reason for the flat taste.