These 3 ingredient banana cookies are easy to make, healthy and delicious. They only take 20 minutes to make, even with a toddler helping! Banana cookies will become an absolute favorite that your entire family will enjoy.
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This is not your traditional oatmeal raisin cookie. With just 3 ingredients of oats, bananas and raisins, it makes for a simplified and healthier alternative. Every once in a while I enjoy a sweeter cookie like my chocolate chip cookie or chewy molasses cookie, however, for the kids and as a better option, I choose to make these banana cookies.
Why to make this cookie
Healthy Alternative: Like I mentioned above, this cookie is a healthier option that the traditional oatmeal raisin cookie. The only sugar comes naturally in the raisins and bananas.
Simple: With a full schedule and life, most of us are looking for easy. This recipe has got you covered.
Delicious: These cookies only last a few days in my house as a family of 5. Everyone including the 1 year old loves these!
Pantry Staples: We all usually have the 3 ingredients that are required to make these cookies. Plus, this is a good way to use those over-ripe bananas that we all tend to have.
Helpful Tips
Storage:
These cookies should be stored in the refrigerator and will last up to 5 days.
If freezing, store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Other tips:
Frozen bananas can be used to make these cookies as well. Just make sure to add another 1/4 cup of oats or more to make a sticky consistency.
These cookies are gluten free and dairy free.
The additions for this cookie are endless. The base is three ingredients, but you can add in things like dried cranberries, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, chopped dates, mini chocolate chips and powedered peanut butter.
I prefer using all rolled oats in my cookie, however a mix of instant and rolled can work or even just instant oats.
Ingredients Needed
Bananas: Two over-ripe bananas add a sweetness to the cookie and are easier to mash.
Oats: I like to use rolled oats. This cookie could be made with quick oats and rolled oats or even just quick oats. The texture may be different, but it is still the same idea.
Raisins: A delicious added flavor and natural sweetness to this healthier oatmeal raisin cookie.
Additions: The options are endless for additions in these cookies. Some options that I enjoy are chia seeds, powdered peanut butter, dried cranberries, mini chocolate chips.
Tools needed:
mixing bowl
fork
baking sheet
parchment paper
Spoon
How to make 3 ingredient banana cookies
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
In a mixing bowl mash the 2 over-ripe bananas with the fork. Once mashed, combine the rolled oats, raisins and any other additions you wish. Stir together until well combined.
On a parchment lined baking sheet drop the banana cookie dough into large tablespoon mounds. These cookies do not rise or spread so they can be closely placed.
Bake the cookies in the 375 degree preheated oven for 8-10 minutes. The cookies are done when they are slightly browned and just soft to the touch.
Let cool for several minutes before removing and placing on a cooling rack.
Enjoy as a breakfast cookie, snack or even dessert!
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3 ingredient banana cookie
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- fork
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- spoon
Ingredients
- 2 Bananas Large and over-ripe
- 1½ cups Oats rolled oats or mix of quick and rolled
- ⅓ cup Raisins
- 1 tsp chia seeds optional
- ¼ cup powdered peanut butter optional
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- In a mixing bowl mash the 2 over-ripe bananas with the fork. Once mashed, combine the rolled oats, raisins and any other additions you wish. Stir together until well combined.
- On a parchment lined baking sheet drop the banana cookie dough into large tablespoon mounds. These cookies do not rise or spread so they can be closely placed.
- Bake the cookies in the 375 degree preheated oven for 8-10 minutes. The cookies are done when they are slightly browned and just soft to the touch.
- Let cool for several minutes before removing and placing on a cooling rack.
Notes
Other Healthy Recipes to Try
Einkorn Morning Medley Muffins
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