3-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Wholesome, naturally sweet 3-ingredient cookies made with ripe bananas, rolled oats, and dark chocolate chips. No flour, no eggs, and no refined sugar in just 15 minutes.
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Why You’ll Love These 3-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies
Whenever you crave something sweet and chocolatey but want to avoid refined white sugar, flour, and butter, these 3-ingredient banana oatmeal cookies are your ultimate guilt-free treat. They are naturally sweet, delightfully chewy like a soft-baked oatmeal muffin top, and take under 5 minutes of hands-on prep.
The Sweetness Secret: Spotty Bananas
The only sugar in the base dough comes from the natural starches converted into fructose in very ripe bananas. Choose bananas with plenty of deep brown freckles—the riper they are, the sweeter and softer your cookies will be.
Step-by-Step 15-Minute Baking Guide
- Mash: Fork-mash bananas in a bowl until smooth and liquid.
- Mix: Stir in rolled oats until well combined. Let sit for 3 minutes to hydrate.
- Fold & Shape: Fold in chocolate chips. Scoop onto parchment paper and flatten slightly.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-14 minutes until set and fragrant.
Fun Customizations & Mix-In Ideas
Feel free to customize with 2 tablespoons of creamy peanut butter, chopped toasted walnuts, unsweetened shredded coconut, or dried cranberries.
Storage & Freezing Guidelines
Because they are made with real fruit, store these cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze in a zip-top bag for up to 3 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use quick oats instead of rolled oats?
Yes, quick oats work great and yield a slightly denser, softer cookie.
Are these vegan and gluten-free?
Yes, when made with certified gluten-free oats and dairy-free dark chocolate chips.
3-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 large ripe bananas (well-spotted), mashed
- 1.5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
- Optional: 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon & pinch of salt
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
- Mash: Fork-mash bananas in a bowl until smooth.
- Stir: Mix in oats and let rest 3 minutes. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Scoop: Scoop 12 balls onto parchment-lined baking sheet and flatten into cookie rounds.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-14 minutes until set. Cool 5 minutes before serving.
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