Three-Ingredient Banana Oat Cookies
Three-Ingredient Banana Oat Cookies turn ripe bananas into a 20-minute budget dessert with chewy oats, chocolate chips, and $0.32 servings from pantry staples.
Three-Ingredient Banana Oat Cookies are the easiest way to rescue ripe bananas before they get tossed. They feel like a treat, but the ingredient list stays short, cheap, and pantry-friendly.
The texture is chewy and soft, closer to a snack cookie than a bakery cookie, which makes them great for lunch boxes, after-dinner sweets, or a quick make-ahead bite. Chocolate chips make them feel special without adding much cost.
Storage Instructions
Keep the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 day or refrigerate them for up to 4 days. They also freeze well; thaw a few at a time when you want a low-effort dessert.
Three-Ingredient Banana Oat Cookies
Three-Ingredient Banana Oat Cookies turn ripe bananas into a 20-minute budget dessert with chewy oats, chocolate chips, and $0.32 servings from pantry staples.
Editorial score based on test-kitchen reliability, flavor balance, and budget value.
Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips
Optional Flavor Boosters
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Mash bananas in a medium bowl until mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
- 3
Stir in oats, chocolate chips, cinnamon, and salt until the mixture holds together like a thick dough.
- 4
Scoop 12 portions onto the baking sheet and flatten each one slightly because the cookies will not spread much.
- 5
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the edges look set and the bottoms are lightly golden.
- 6
Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving the cookies to a rack or serving plate.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
118 kcal
Calories
3g
Protein
22g
Carbs
3g
Fat
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make banana oat cookies without added sugar?▾
Yes, ripe bananas provide enough sweetness for a simple everyday cookie. Use bananas with plenty of brown spots, and add chocolate chips only if you want a more dessert-like result.
Can I use quick oats instead of rolled oats?▾
Quick oats work, but the cookies will be softer and less chewy. If the mixture seems wet, let it sit for 5 minutes so the oats can absorb more banana before baking.
Why are my banana oat cookies soft instead of crisp?▾
These cookies are naturally chewy because banana adds moisture and there is no butter or refined sugar to create crisp edges. Bake them a minute or two longer and cool fully for the firmest texture.
HomeMealHacks Team
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