Easy 3-Ingredient Banana Oat Cookies Recipe No Sugar No Flour
A simple, wholesome cookie recipe using just ripe bananas, rolled oats, and optional mix-ins. No added sugar or flour, perfect for a quick, guilt-free snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium ripe bananas (about 7 oz peeled / 200g)
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats (about 4.75 oz / 135g)
- Optional add-ins up to ½ cup (2 oz / 60g): dark chocolate chips, chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans), raisins
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mash the bananas in a mixing bowl with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with some small lumps remaining.
- Stir in the rolled oats until fully combined. Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the oats to absorb moisture.
- Fold in optional add-ins if using, mixing just enough to distribute evenly.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly with fingers or back of spoon.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden and cookies are set but still soft in the center.
- Cool fully on the baking sheet before removing to prevent breakage.
Notes
Mash bananas to leave some small lumps for chewy texture. Let oats soak in banana moisture before baking. Cool cookies fully on baking sheet to firm up and prevent crumbling. For crunchier cookies, bake a few minutes longer watching closely. Use certified gluten-free oats for gluten-free version. Add 1 tbsp almond or peanut butter for extra binding and protein if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 85
- Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 19
- Fiber: 2.5
- Protein: 1.5
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