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Three-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

These no-bake style cookies are a simple, healthy solution for busy mornings. All you need is oatmeal, bananas, and chocolate chips to make a satisfying treat.

5 minPrep time
15 minCook time
20 minTotal time
12Servings
EasyDifficulty

Instructions

  1. Prepare Oven

    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with a silpat mat or coat it with cooking spray.
  2. Mash Bananas

    In a medium bowl, use the back of a fork to mash the bananas until broken down.
  3. Mix Batter

    Add the oats to the mashed bananas and stir gently until mixed and resembling a thick cookie batter.
  4. Add Chocolate Chips

    Sprinkle the mini chocolate chips into the dough and stir until just distributed throughout.
  5. Shape Cookies

    Scoop a heaping tablespoon of dough into your hands and free-form into a cookie shape. Place on the prepared sheet. Repeat until 12 cookies are formed.
  6. Bake

    Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until set through and lightly golden. Allow to cool before enjoying.

Tips

Note that these cookies do not spread in the oven, so be sure to shape them fully before placing them on the baking sheet to maintain their form.

Video

“3-INGREDIENT BANANA OATMEAL BREAKFAST COOKIES” by Clean & Delicious, watch on YouTube.

About this recipe

These Oatmeal Banana Cookies are a wholesome, gluten-free, and vegan option for breakfast or an after-school snack. The combination of creamy mashed bananas and chewy oats creates a thick batter that holds its shape, offering a hearty texture with sweet chocolate notes.

Perfect for on-the-go meals, these cookies require minimal prep and no special equipment beyond a baking sheet. They hold up well as a portable snack, making them ideal for families or anyone looking for a quick, nutritious alternative to traditional baked goods.

Published November 1, 2026.