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Golden-brown banana oatmeal cookies on a rustic wooden board with sliced bananas and rolled oats nearby, soft edges, natural daylight, subtle cinnamon dusting visible, warm tones, no text overlay

Easy Banana Oatmeal Cookies Healthy Guilt-Free Snack

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Soft, naturally sweetened banana oatmeal cookies made with just 5 simple ingredients—no refined sugar, gluten-free, and ready in under 20 minutes. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or post-workout fuel.

  • Total Time: 19 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup rolled oats (certified gluten-free if needed)
  • 1/4 cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
  • 1/4 cup oat flour (or ground oats)
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • Optional: 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash ripe bananas until smooth.
  3. Add almond butter and mix until combined.
  4. <li id="instruction-step-4" Stir in oats, oat flour, cinnamon, and baking soda until well blended. Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
  5. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 12–14 minutes until edges are golden brown.
  7. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

  • For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter.
  • Batter will be sticky—chill for 15 minutes if too soft to shape easily.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 98 Kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 42 mg
  • Fat: 4.5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3.2 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 13 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
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