Description
These 3-Ingredient Oat Cookies are a quick, wholesome, and delicious treat made with just rolled oats, bananas, and nut butter. Perfect for busy days, they come together in minutes and bake to soft, chewy perfection without added sugars. Natural sweetness and simple ingredients make them kid-friendly and easily customizable with optional add-ins like chocolate chips or spices.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 medium ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup creamy nut butter (such as peanut or almond butter)
Instructions
- Step 1: Mash the Bananas
Start by thoroughly mashing the ripe bananas in a large bowl until they form a smooth, slightly chunky puree. This natural sweetener and binder is the foundation of your cookies. - Step 2: Mix in the Nut Butter
Add your chosen nut butter to the mashed bananas and stir well until fully combined. This adds moisture, richness, and helps hold the cookies together. - Step 3: Fold in the Rolled Oats
Gently fold the rolled oats into the banana and nut butter mix. The oats provide structure and a hearty chew, making these cookies super satisfying. - Step 4: Shape the Cookies
Using a spoon or your hands, scoop out small portions and shape them into cookie rounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Leave some space between each for even baking. - Step 5: Bake to Perfection
Bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 12-15 minutes or until they’re just golden around the edges. Let them cool slightly before enjoying.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the sweetest flavor and best texture.
- Choose creamy nut butter for easier mixing and softer cookies.
- Gently combine ingredients to keep a chewy texture instead of dense.
- Keep cookies uniform in size for even baking and consistent results.
- Slightly underbake for chewy cookies or bake longer for crisp edges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg