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    Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » Baked Goods

    Healthy Banana Oat Cookies

    Published: Apr 29, 2019 · Modified: Aug 5, 2021 by Dannii · This post may contain affiliate links · 72 Comments

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    Diet: Gluten Free / Low Fat / Vegan
    Two Ingredient Cookies with a text title overlay.

    This looks like one of those titles that is too good to be true. But, believe me, these cookies have just 2 ingredients (and loads of options for a 3rd ingredient to make different flavours), they are nutritious and totally delicious too. Not only will kids love eating these banana oat cookies, but they will have so much fun making them as well. Try making a batch of 2 Ingredient Cookies this week!

    Cookies in a stack in front of a small bottle of milk.

    Who knew that combining oats and banana could make delicious little healthy cookies? We did! And these are too good not to share with you all. This recipe was born out of some leftover mixture for baked porridge we had and it's an experiment that paid off.

    We love a sweet snack for an afternoon pick-me-up and these banana oat totally hit the spot. They are vegan, gluten free (if using GF oats) and nut free. These cookies are a great opportunity to get younger kids involved in the kitchen. They can help with mashing the bananas, stirring in the oats and then also choosing any extra ingredients that you want in the cookies. They will have fun getting messy forming the cookies and adding them to the baking tray too.

    Looking for some more recipes with oats? Why not try our No Bake Energy Balls, Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies, Banana Oat Muffins, Easy Baked Oats or Oaty Apple Crumble?

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    • Why you will love them
    • Ingredients needed
    • How to make banana oat cookies - Step by step
    • What are healthy cookies?
    • Variations
    • FAQs
    • Extra tips
    • More dessert recipes
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    Why you will love them

    • Minimal ingredients - Just 2 ingredients go in to making these banana oat cookies. They are so easy.
    • Easy to adapt - There are lots of options for a 3rd ingredient, so you can make different flavoured cookies every time.
    • Healthy cookies - Yep, you heard me! Oats and bananas are super nutritious, meaning these cookies are perfect.

    Ingredients needed

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    • Bananas - The key to these cookies being the best that they can be is to use super soft and ripe bananas. To ripen a banana, put it in a paper bag along with a high-ethylene producing fruit such as an apple and fold the bag and let it ripen.
    • Oats - We used plain rolled oats for this. If you want these 2 ingredient cookies to be gluten free, then make sure that your oats are gluten free certified.

    A full ingredients list with measurements is in the recipe card below.

    How to make banana oat cookies - Step by step

    One: In a large bowl, mash up the banana.

    Mashed banana in a white bowl.

    Two: Add the oats and any other ingredients that you are using.

    A mixing bowl containing the mashed banana, oats and chocolate chips.

    Three: Mix well and form into cookie shapes. These won't change shape and spread when cooking, so the shape you put them on the tray is the shape they will stay. Put on a lined baking tray.

    Ten balls of cookie dough on a lined baking tray.

    Four: Put them in a pre-heated oven at 200°C/400°/Gas 6 for 12-15 minutes. Allow to fully cool before eating.

    What are healthy cookies?

    We all have different definitions of what a cookie is. Some love crispy cookies, and others love soft and chewy (which is what these are). These banana oat are never going to taste like your favourite sugar packed crispy cookie, but it's a nice lighter alternative for when those cookie cravings hit.

    These "cookies" are so nutritious that you can totally eat them for breakfast. Breakfast cookies? What's not to love about that! It's basically just oats and banana, so it's porridge in cookie form.

    Variations

    So, the basic recipe for these banana oat cookies is just 2 ingredients, but by adding a third (which we did), you can add so much more flavour and the possibilities are endless. Why have 2 when you can have 3?

    For me, it's all about the chocolate chips. Banana and dark chocolate chips are such a good combination and you can't go wrong with a chocolate cookie.

    If you love peanut butter cookies then stir a couple of spoonfuls of peanut butter in to the mix, or even some Nutella for a nutty chocolate mix. Other great additions are coconut, raisins, dried cherries/cranberries, vanilla or crushed nuts. Make a few different batches with different 3rd ingredients and see which is your favourite.

    Oat cookies in a pile with oats scattered around.

    FAQs

    Do these taste like banana?

    I know not everyone is a fan of banana, but we love it when it comes to baking for giving a natural sweetness. I am not going to lie, these do taste like banana because of how much is used. So, if you or your kids aren't a fan, or someone is allergic, then this isn't a recipe for you. We haven't managed to find anything suitable to replace it with.

    How to store homemade cookies

    You can keep these cookies in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. They also freeze well. Put them on a baking tray in a single layer and then once frozen they can be put in to a freezer bag and kept there for up to 3 months.

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    Extra tips

    • Why have 2 ingredients when you can have 3? Get creative an add in some chocolate chips, coconut or chopped nuts for different flavoured cookies.
    • Allow to cool before eating.
    • These are a great way to get young kids involved in the kitchen. They can mash the bananas and stir in the oats.
    • You can also change these up by blending the oats to make a flour and mixing that with the banana. You could also use ground almonds instead of oats.
    • An ice cream scoop is the best thing to use to get the right amount of mixture for each cookie.

    More dessert recipes

    • Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Bakewell Pudding
    • Nice Cream Cookie Sandwiches
    • Air Fryer Cookies

    If you’ve tried these healthy cookies, then let us know how you got on in the comments below.
    Tag us in your creations on Instagram @hungryhealthyhappy - You can use the hashtag #hungryhealthyhappy too.

    Recipe

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    Healthy Banana Oat Cookies

    Not only will kids love eating these banana oat cookies, but they will have so much fun making them as well. Try making a batch this week!
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    4.92 from 46 votes
    Author: Dannii
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American, British
    Prep Time: 2 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 12 minutes
    Servings: 15 people
    Calories: 96kcal
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    Ingredients

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    • 3 Bananas
    • 300 g Oats - (rolled oats)
    • Milk chocolate chips - (optional)

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, mash up the banana.
    • Add the oats and any other ingredients that you are using.
    • Mix well and form in to cookie shapes. These won't change shape and spread when cooking, so the shape you put them on the tray is the shape they will stay. Put on a lined baking tray.
    • Put them in a pre-heated oven at 200°C/400°F/Gas 6 for 12-15 minutes. Allow to fully cool before eating.

    Notes

    • Why have 2 ingredients when you can have 3? Get creative an add in some chocolate chips, coconut or chopped nuts for different flavoured cookies.
    • Allow to cool before eating.
    • These are a great way to get young kids involved in the kitchen. They can mash the bananas and stir in the oats.
    • You can also change these up by blending the oats to make a flour and mixing that with the banana. You could also use ground almonds instead of oats.
    • An ice cream scoop is the best thing to use to get the right amount of mixture for each cookie.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 156mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 2.1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.9mg
    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

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    Comments

    1. A-M

      November 12, 2014 at 11:05 am

      5 stars
      I made these with just cinnamon added and they are great. Especially handy if you don't always seem to find time for breakfast and need to eat on the go. I can't stand the texture of porridge, so this is a brilliant way to include oats in my diet.

      Reply
      • Dannii

        November 16, 2014 at 6:57 pm

        Yay! I am glad you like them :)

        Reply
    2. Helene @Croque-Maman

      July 14, 2014 at 2:00 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Dannii!

      Thank you for this great post. I have done your two ingredient healthy cookies last week and my toddler boys loved them :-))) Another great quick-and-easy healthy recipe to add to my list!

      Helene

      Reply
      • Dannii

        July 14, 2014 at 2:52 pm

        Yay! I am glad they enjoyed it :)

        Reply
    3. Anna @AnnaTheApple

      July 10, 2014 at 4:16 pm

      5 stars
      Yum. Sounds tasty. I think I'd add chocolate chips...or maybe coconut for a bit of jazzing up.

      Reply
    4. Marisa

      July 09, 2014 at 4:52 am

      5 stars
      How easy is that?! And I love bananas too so I will definitely be trying these cookies!

      Reply
    5. Heather Haigh

      July 08, 2014 at 7:33 pm

      Made some of these with raisiins (and gluten free oats as I need to use those). Delicious!

      Reply
    6. Jen Price

      July 08, 2014 at 5:57 pm

      5 stars
      I love how simple these are to make, I'm a bit of a cookie monster (I even own a cookie monster hoodie!) so I'm looking forward to trying this healthier recipe :)

      Reply
    7. Karen

      July 08, 2014 at 2:58 pm

      Seems hard to believe and yet there they are! What an amazing recipe Dannii! Karen

      Reply
    8. Mina Joshi

      July 08, 2014 at 2:32 pm

      5 stars
      What a super idea to combine these healthy ingredients to make cookies.

      Reply
    9. Nazima, franglais kitchen

      July 08, 2014 at 1:50 pm

      5 stars
      great idea Dannii and naturally sweet without the need for sugar. I am thinking of making some banana icecream but will reserve some of my ripe bananas for this idea. Super

      Reply
    10. [email protected]

      July 08, 2014 at 12:38 pm

      5 stars
      As soon as I have some ripe bananas, I know what I'll be doing with them! Thanks, great recipe!

      ela h.

      Reply
    11. Rebecca

      July 08, 2014 at 12:14 pm

      5 stars
      I am sooooooooooo making these tonight!! Might go wild and throw in a few coconut flakes!!! :)

      Reply
    12. Andrew

      July 08, 2014 at 9:48 am

      5 stars
      How long would these keep for and how you you suggest storing them? Thanks!

      Reply
    13. Emma

      July 08, 2014 at 9:47 am

      I made these for breakfast this morning and I have them with some cashew butter and they were delicious. I don't even feel bad for having cookies for breakfast :)

      Reply
    14. MissPond

      July 08, 2014 at 9:03 am

      Yum! These look very tasty :)

      Reply
    15. Ruby @ Ruby Red Apron

      July 08, 2014 at 6:13 am

      5 stars
      The idea of cookies for breakfast sounds great! Love it! And I wouldn't mind the banana flavor at all. I'm kinda bananas for bananas... Can't wait to try this!

      Reply
    16. Kelly

      July 08, 2014 at 4:35 am

      5 stars
      Love these healthy cookies Dannii! You can't go wrong with only 2 ingredients - they look fantastic!

      Reply
    17. [email protected]

      July 08, 2014 at 4:01 am

      I love the idea of eating cookies for breakfast! It seems so decadent but these are really healthy! Great idea!

      Reply
    18. Jayda

      July 08, 2014 at 3:59 am

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness, I seriously have to try these!! They sound really good, and really easy, which means they're right up my alley :-)

      Reply
    19. Brittany

      July 08, 2014 at 3:04 am

      5 stars
      I'm going to make these right now. I'm not even kidding...I brought home two overly ripe bananas today and they need to be used. This is PERFECT!

      Reply
    20. Matt @ Runner Savvy

      July 08, 2014 at 1:07 am

      Will have to try this!

      Reply
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