Banana Cookies (Quick + Gluten-Free + Chewy!)
Easy and Healthy Banana Cookies, what’s not to love? If you’re tired of using your ripe bananas for banana bread, these easy banana cookies are for you! They’re made with just 6 super simple ingredients. Completely egg-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, oil-free, and vegan! You will love these nutritious cookies for a healthy breakfast or snack. Toddler approved too!
Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Oh bananas, how I love you. Bananas are probably one of my favorite fruits to bake with because they are a perfect natural sweetener and can act as an egg or oil substitute. Just check out any of my banana bread recipes to see for yourself. Some of my favorites are my Chocolate Chip Raspberry Banana Bread and Double Chocolate Banana Bread. I literally have around 10 different banana bread flavors if you’re ever feeling bored of the plain stuff.
BUT, if you’re here, banana bread is probably the last thing you want to make, because you want to make cookies! YAY! Well, let me tell you, these healthy banana cookies are the perfect recipe to use up those ripe bananas. And they’re even easier to make than banana bread!
Chewy Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
Let’s talk cookies. There are some cookies that are actually desserts like my Chocolate Chip Cherry Cookies or my Smore’s cookies and some cookies that you can eat for breakfast, snacks or dessert! With intuitive eating, I believe cookies can be enjoyed any time of the day though (*cough cough* My Smart Sweet Tooth Program) … I guess what I’m trying to say is that some cookies are a bit more nutritious than others. These banana cookies are just that! Nutritious! And delicious! Oh, and did I mention how easy they are to make too?
What’s To Love About These Gluten-Free Banana Cookies?
- Super chewy texture
- The best healthy snack or quick on the go breakfast
- Very versatile (add in whatever mix-ins you desire!)
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Egg Free
- Nut-Free
- Oil- Free
- Literally all the FREES! 😉
Ingredients For Healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookies
You only need 6 main ingredients for these banana cookies. The chocolate chips are totally optional and so is the peanut butter. It depends on what kind of cookie you’re going for. If you want a little more healthy fats and protein, go ahead and add that peanut butter. If you want to add in some raisins or nuts instead of the chocolate chips, be my guest! These banana cookies are super versatile and that’s what I love about them.
- Speckled Bananas (the riper the better!)
- Oat Flour (make your own in these simple steps)
- Rolled Oats (can sub quick cooking oats)
- Pure Maple Syrup
- Cinnamon (or to taste)
- Pinch Pink Himalayan Salt
- Optional: Dark Chocolate Chips
- Optional: ⅓ Cup + 3 Tbs Peanut Butter (just peanuts and salt. This is my favorite brand. Use code “shh20” for free shipping!)
More Recipes For Your Ripe Bananas
- Any of my Baked Oatmeal Recipes!
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Banana Cookies (Quick + Gluten-Free + Chewy!)
Easy and Healthy Banana Cookies, what’s not to love? If you’re tired of using your ripe bananas for banana bread, these easy banana cookies are for you! They’re made with just 6 super simple ingredients. Completely egg-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, oil-free, and vegan! You will love these nutritious cookies for a healthy breakfast or snack. Toddler approved too!
Ingredients
- 2 Medium Speckled Bananas (the riper the better!)
- 1¼ Cups Oat Flour (make your own in these simple steps)
- ¼ Cup Rolled Oats (can sub quick-cooking oats)
- 3 Tbs Pure Maple Syrup (can sub honey)
- 2-3 tsp Cinnamon (or to taste)
- Pinch Pink Himalayan Salt
- Optional: ⅓ Cup Dark Chocolate Chips
- Optional: ⅓ Cup + 3 Tbs Peanut Butter (just peanuts and salt. This is my favorite brand. Use code “shh20” for free shipping!)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, mash the banana with the back of a fork. Then add all other ingredients except chocolate chips. Mix until a dough forms.
3. Fold in chocolate chips or whatever add-in you'd like.
4. Dollop a spoonful of batter onto a parchment-lined baking sheet (should make about 11-12 cookies). Flatten until about ½ inch thick and bake at 350 F. 8-10 min.
5. Enjoy for breakfast, snacks, or dessert! Store in an airtight container on the counter for up to 6 days, refrigerate for up to 10 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
- If you’re looking to avoid added sugar completely, I’m sure you can completely omit the maple syrup and these cookies will still be delicious and plenty sweet!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1 cookie no add-insAmount Per Serving: Calories: 85Total Fat: 0.1gCarbohydrates: 17.9gNet Carbohydrates: 17.5gFiber: 0.4gSugar: 3.7gProtein: 0.3g
2 Comments
Cristina
Yumm! These have so much flavor and I love the chewy consistency. Perfect way to use up a couple of ripe bananas! Will definitely make again. My toddler loved them 🙂
Claire
I’m so happy you and your toddler loved these, Cristina! Yay! 🙂 Thank you for making and sharing this sweet comment!
Happy Healthy Baking!
-Claire