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Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Deliciously Healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookies You’ll Love

Enjoy these healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookies made with three simple ingredients that are gluten-free and flourless.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2-3 pieces Ripe Bananas Adds natural sweetness and moisture; the riper, the sweeter.
  • 1.5 cups Gluten-Free Rolled Oats Ensure oats are certified gluten-free.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can substitute with almond extract.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon Optional but recommended for flavor.
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances sweetness; essential in sweet recipes.
Optional Add-ins
  • 0.5 cups Nuts Almonds or walnuts are great choices.
  • 0.5 cups Chocolate Chips Dark chocolate pairs well with banana.
  • Dried Fruits Consider raisins or cranberries for a twist.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • fork
  • Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by peeling and mashing 2-3 ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
  2. Add 1.5 cups of gluten-free rolled oats, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of cinnamon to the mashed bananas. Stir until well combined.
  3. Fold in optional add-ins like 0.5 cup of chopped nuts or chocolate chips carefully without breaking the oats.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and shape the dough into cookies on a lined baking sheet.
  5. Bake for about 12 minutes until the edges turn golden brown.
  6. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Choose ripe bananas for maximum sweetness, avoid overmixing, and monitor baking time closely for best results.

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