4 Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies (Healthy & Easy)
These 4 Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies are soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened with ripe banana. Ready in just 15 minutes, they make a wholesome snack or light dessert with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies
- Category: Snack
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 ripe, brown banana
¾ cup rolled oats (or quick oats) (72g)
¼ cup natural peanut butter (or nut butter of choice) (64g)
¼ cup mini chocolate chips, semi-sweet or regular (60g)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe banana until smooth.
- Add the oats, peanut butter, and chocolate chips to the mashed banana. Stir until fully combined.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Place onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Gently flatten each ball into a cookie shape, as they will not spread while baking.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until set and lightly golden. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for best sweetness and texture.
Swap peanut butter with almond, cashew, or sunflower seed butter if desired.
For a gluten-free option, use certified gluten-free oats.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, refrigerate for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Microwave for 10–15 seconds to restore softness before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
