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    Oct 24, 2022 [This post may contain affiliate links.]

    4 Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies

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    4 ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies are very simple and naturally sweetened, made with ripe banana, rolled oats, peanut butter, and chocolate chips. they make a perfect quick and healthy treat for breakfast and school lunch boxes.

    This sweet treat was a big hit and got a 5-star rating from my loved ones. What about yours?


    Homemade banana oatmeal cookies placed on a white dish.

    Ever since fall officially greeted us with its smooth breeze and falling leaves, it is only appropriate to warm ourselves with our favorite sweaters, blankets, warm drinks, and something delicious to munch on; and these peanut butter banana oatmeal cookies are powerful candidates!

    Keep in mind that whether you are making a simple bowl of oatmeal or getting creative with baked oats, rest assured that you can never go wrong with this kitchen staple!

    Enjoy this recipe as quick breakfast cookies, or an afternoon snack, or save it as the ultimate healthy treat. This 4 Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies recipe never fails!

    Oh! Next time you feel like baking, make sure you take a stroll in the dessert section of my website. This healthy snack might not be a powerhouse of sugary delight, but my collection of sweet treats is heavily armed with anything and everything that is sweet tooth approved!


    Jump to:
    • Complete List of Ingredients
    • Instructions to Follow
    • Substitutions
    • Recipe Variations
    • Equipment to Make Banana Oatmeal Cookies
    • Storage Instructions
    • Helpful Tips for Best Results
    • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
    • Food Safety
    • 4-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies

    Attaining Deliciousness Never Looked Easier!

    A plate of freshly baked 4-ingredient banana oatmeal cookies.

    Complete List of Ingredients

    This easy recipe of 4 ingredient banana oatmeal cookies is made with a bunch of easily-attainable staple ingredients you'll probably find waiting in your pantry!

    • Ripe banana: Always work with an overripe banana. The riper, the sweeter it is. This is essential since there isn't any added sugar in this recipe.
    • Natural peanut butter, or creamy almond butter
    • Old fashioned oats
    • Chocolate chips: Use your favorite type of chocolate chips. Great options would be dark chocolate chips, cacao nibs, sugar-free chocolate chips, or regular chocolate chips.

    Check the recipe card for quantities.


    A Perfect Snack! Anytime, Anywhere!

    Fluffy banana oatmeal cookies made with a simple mix of bananas, oats, peanut butter, and chocolate bits.

    Instructions to Follow

    First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

    Meanwhile, add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl, and mix until everything is combined.

    Next, line a cookie sheet with parchment paper (baking sheet). Scope the dough with a small-sized cookie scoop or 1-tablespoon measuring spoon. Repeat for the rest of the dough.

    Then, gently press the cookie balls down and add a few chocolate chips on top if desired.

    Finally, bake for 10 minutes, until cookies are lightly brown. Let cookies rest on the cookie sheet for 10 minutes before removing them to a cooling rack.

    Hint: If for whatever reason you end up with burned cookie bottoms, use a hand grater to get the burned edges off.


    Healthy Eating In Its Finest!

    These healthy banana oatmeal cookies are best served warm as a quick breakfast or healthy snack. Stacked on a plate for the family to enjoy!

    Substitutions

    My favorite part in recipes is learning all the different ways you can switch and swap ingredients to fit your preferences and lifestyle. Here are a few options to consider.

    • Nut Butter: Instead of using natural peanut butter, opt for using sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option, cashew butter, or any other option of your choice.
    • Oats: Old-fashioned oats work wonders; however, quick oats, rolled oats, or steel cut oats are good options as well. If you prefer your cookies gluten free, then opt for gluten-free options.

    Recipe Variations

    Think you might enjoy the recipe a little more if done in a specific way? Need to meet your family and friends refined tastes and preferences? Well, be my guest! Check out the following variations and make this easiest cookie recipe your own!

    • Adds-in: Add chopped walnuts, almonds, pecans, pumpkin seeds, or even raisins to your chewy cookies.
    • A boost of sweetness: Just a drizzle of maple syrup, liquid sweetener, or coconut sugar will surely satisfy your sweet tooth, all while keeping your blood sugar level in check.

    There Is Nothing a Cookie Can't Fix!

    7 pieces of perfectly baked and golden brown banana oatmeal cookies on a white serving plate.

    Equipment to Make Banana Oatmeal Cookies

    This healthy dessert recipe is pretty easy to make! With a few simple ingredients and a couple of kitchen equipment,t you will end up with a delicious batch of healthy cookies!

    It really all comes down to a cookie scoop (or a spoon if you can't find a cookie scoop at hand) and a cookie sheet. That's it!


    A 4-Ingredient Delicious Creation!

    7 pieces of healthy oatmeal cookies on a white serving dish served as breakfast or afternoon snack.

    Storage Instructions

    I have a hunch that real soon you are going to find yourself making batches of this recipe. And just in case you couldn't finish them all, or would like to hide some for whenever the cravings hit; here's how to store your banana oatmeal cookies!

    • Storing: Keep the cookies in an airtight container on your kitchen counter for about 3 days.
    • Refrigerating: You can also store them for longer in the fridge. Expect to nibble on goodness for up to 2 weeks.
    • Freezing: As for freezing, pop the cookies in a freezer-safe container in the freezer for 3 months.

    Store Them For Days Ahead!

    Pieces of leftover banana oatmeal cookies placed in an airtight container for proper storage.

    Helpful Tips for Best Results

    Here are the top tips to keep in mind before indulging in your afternoon cooking adventure!

    • Use room temperature ingredients. Working around cold ingredients might affect the cooking process, and ultimately the desired outcome.
    • If you have decided to switch the type of oats you are using, remember that the baking time might change too. For example, old fashioned oats needs more time to cook than quick oats.
    • Make sure you mash the main ingredients really well. Leaving large pieces of banana might dry out the cookie dough. So, mash bananas with all your might!

    Naturally Sweet and Healthy!

    A bunch of Banana Oatmeal cookies placed on a cooling rack after baking.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

    Why is my cookie dough too wet?

    If your cookie dough is too wet, add an extra tablespoon of oats, or more, until you get the desired consistency. That should be enough to hold everything together. On the other hand, if your dough is too dry, drop in a mashed banana.

    How do I shape the cookie dough?

    If you don't have a cookie scoop, then scoop out about a tablespoon of dough in oiled hands, form a ball, then press with your hands to form a thick disk. That's how you get a cookie shape!

    How will the cookies taste?

    Remember that you can't compare these banana oatmeal chocolate chip cookies with ones from traditional cookie recipes. Expect a slightly sweet peanut butter flavor mixed with the subtle sweetness of the bananas. Delicious, yet healthy.


    Food Safety

    • Check the expiry dates of the ingredients you are using.
    • Make sure to label the airtight container with dates while storing leftover cookies.

    PIN IT

    A container of freshly baked banana oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips.

    If you’ve tried this recipe or any other recipe on Sourandsweets, don’t forget to rate the recipe and leave me a comment below! I would love to hear about your experience with my recipes. Please share it with me on Instagram.


    4-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies

    Jeehan
    This 4-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies recipe introduces a healthy treat packed with natural sweetness and incredible flavors. Give it a try!
    4.60 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 8 mins
    Total Time 18 mins
    Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24 Mini Cookies
    Calories 69 kcal

    Equipment

    cookie scoop
    Baking Sheet

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 ripe bananas about ⅔ cup mashed banana
    • ¼ cup creamy peanut butter or creamy almond butter
    • 2 cup old fashioned oats
    • ½ cup chocolate chips

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
    • Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl, and mix until everything is combined.
    • Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Scope the dough with a small-sized cookie scoop or 1-tablespoon measuring spoon. Repeat for the rest of the dough.
    • Gently press the cookie balls down and add a few chocolate chips on top if desired.
    • Bake for 10 minutes, until cookies are lightly brown. Let cookies rest on the cookie sheet for 10 minutes before removing them to a cooling rack.

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    Notes

    Storage:
    On the counter: Store in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days.
    Refrigerator: Store in the fridge for up 2 weeks.
    Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container. 
     
     
    If the dough is sticky and hard to work with, place the dough in the fridge for 20 minutes and then bake. 

    Nutrition: Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate only.

    Serving: 1 CookieCalories: 69kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 12mgPotassium: 86mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.4mg

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