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2 Ingredient Healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

This 2 Ingredient Healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookies Recipe is SO simple and delicious. These cookies are perfect for breakfast or as a quick snack. And a great way to use up ripe bananas.
Course Cookie
Keyword banana oatmeal cookies, chewy banana oatmeal cookies, chocolate chip banana oatmeal cookies, healthy cookies, healthy oatmeal cookies
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Author Jo-Anna Rooney

Ingredients

Base Cookie:

  • 2 large bananas mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 1/2 cups oats quick oats or rolled oats

Optional Additions: (see tips for more ideas)

  • use about 1/2 cup total of add-ins
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp ground flax
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Mash the bananas.
  • In a large mixing bowl add the oats, then stir in the mashed banana.
  • Add any additional ingredients you would like (see notes).
  • Mix well.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Drop the cookie dough by the spoonful on to the baking sheet. You can fit 12 to a sheet as these cookies don't spread out. 
  • Gently press the batter down.
  • Bake for 13 - 15 minutes, the bottom edges should be lightly golden brown.
  • Let cool on a wire rack then enjoy!

Notes

Optional Ingredient Ideas:
  • 1/3 - 1/2 cup chocolate chips or
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (like pecans, walnuts, almonds)
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter or almond butter
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 tbsp ground flax
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon