Oatmeal Cookies 3 Ingredients - Recipe Diaries (2024)

Why You Will Like this Recipe

These cookies are vegan, dairy-free, and gluten free (if using gluten-free oats). These cookies are super healthy snack or dessert that takes less than 5 minutes to make the batter.

You can mix these up however which way you want them. You can mix in whatever you like with these cookies. Pumpkin Pie Spice, Cinnamon, Chocolate Chips, Cinnamon Chips, White Chocolate Chips, the sky is the limit. White Chocolate Chips and dried cranberries sound good.

I even gave these to my dogs, they love bananas and oats are super healthy! Makes 16 cookies, only 1 smart points each. FYI I leave out the chocolate chips when I make them and use raisins instead.

In conclusion, these three-ingredient banana oatmeal cookies are a simple yet satisfying treat that is perfect for anytime snacking. Whether you are in need of a quick breakfast option or a wholesome snack to curb your sweet tooth, these cookies are sure to hit the spot.

With just a few basic ingredients and minimal effort, you can enjoy a batch of these delicious cookies that are both nutritious and delicious. Give them a try and indulge in a guilt-free treat that will surely become a household favorite!

Ingredients Needed for 3 Ingredient Cookies

Can you believe it? These cookies only have 3 ingredients and no sugar! The banana gives the cookies their added sweetness.

• Oats - also known as instant oats, are a popular breakfast option due to their convenience and quick preparation time. These oats are partially cooked, dried, and rolled thinner than traditional oats, allowing them to cook faster.
• Ripe Bananas - Do you have 3 over ripe bananas sitting on your kitchen counter at home? Makes these cookies. There is no sugar in these cookies and the banana serves at the sweetener.
• Raisins or chocolate chips will both work for these cookies. I've seen lots of different oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips.
• See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

How to Make 3 Ingredient Cookies

Step 1: Mash 2 ripe bananas in a bowl, and then mix in 1 cup of quick oats and a handful of raisins. Don’t add too many raisins or the cookies will fall apart.

Step 2: Place about 16 small scoops on a greased or non-stick foiled lined baking sheet, and bake at 350 for about 15 minutes (keep an eye on them as every oven varies)

Serving Size: 1 cookie

Tips for making Oatmeal Banana Cookies

Cooking scoop for even cookies. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Flatten the dough slightly with the back of the spoon as these cookies won't spread much while baking.

Add in Ideas: Some other options to add to these cookies would be almond butter, peanut butter, sunflower seed butter, maple syrup, walnuts, honey, chia seeds, flaxseeds. Also tried dried fruit such as craisins.

Bake them until golden brown and let them cool on a wire rack. Enjoy these soft and chewy oatmeal banana cookies as a delightful treat or snack. Remember to store any leftovers in an airtight container to keep them fresh for longer.

The cookies will not spread during baking because they don't have any butter, baking powder, or baking soda in them. You might have to shape them how you like them or use a cookie scoop.

How to store cookies: Always store leftovers in clean, food-grade containers. The type of container doesn’t really matter. Use zip lock, glass, plastic, whatever! Make sure to store any leftovers in an airtight container. To store in freezer use ziplock bags.