This quick banana oatmeal chocolate chip cookie recipe is incredibly easy and requires just a few wholesome ingredients. These cookies are made without flour or added sugar, relying on ripe bananas and oats for structure and natural sweetness.
I use rolled oats that are lightly pulsed in a blender to create a slightly coarse oat flour. Leaving a bit of texture in the oats ensures the cookies stay pleasantly chewy and not overly dense.
This healthy oatmeal recipe is very forgiving—there’s little that can go wrong—making it great for beginners and kids alike. It contains no butter, no white sugar, and no wheat flour, yet yields soft, flavorful cookies your family will enjoy.
Here is the simple and reliable banana oatmeal chocolate chip cookie recipe:
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Combine 1 cup rolled oats (lightly pulsed), 2 ripe bananas mashed or pureed, 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate) and a handful of slivered almonds.
Stir until the mixture forms a thick cookie dough, with oats evenly distributed and the chocolate and nuts folded in.
Lightly grease a baking tray or line it with parchment paper. Scoop the cookie dough onto the tray using a spoon, then gently press each mound into a round cookie. Leave about an inch of space between cookies so they bake evenly.
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and bake for about 20–25 minutes, until the edges are set and the tops look slightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
These cookies are best enjoyed once they’ve cooled and set, but they’re delicious warm too.
Quick Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie
Rachna Parmar
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Ingredients
- 2 large ripe bananas pureed or mashed well
- 1 cup oatmeal
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips or chocolate chunks
- 10 slivered almonds
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
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Pulse the rolled oats briefly in a blender; leave a slightly coarse texture rather than a fine powder for a chewier cookie.
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Mix banana puree, blended oats, slivered almonds and chocolate chips until evenly combined.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it. Spoon portions of dough onto the sheet and press gently into rounds. Allow space between cookies.
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Bake for 20–25 minutes, until set. Cool briefly on the tray, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
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Serve and enjoy your soft, healthy oatmeal cookies.
Notes
- Blend oats to a coarse powder so the cookies keep some texture and chew.
- Swap chocolate chips for chunks if needed; chopped chocolate works well.
- Use other nuts such as walnuts, cashews, or pistachios for variety.
- Optional additions: dried raisins, dates, or cranberries. Avoid adding very moist ingredients that could make the dough soggy.
Nutrition
Carbohydrates: 18g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 3g
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