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These soft and chewy Banana Oatmeal Cookies with chocolate chips are exactly what you should make when craving some old-school comfort but want to keep dessert on the healthy side. You can even eat them for breakfast!

Soft and chewy healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookies with Chocolate Chips.

Why You’ll Love This Healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

  • Healthy, But Still Delicious. If you’re in the market for a healthy banana oatmeal cookies recipe that still tastes fabulous, this is the one—okay, maybe these Healthy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies too. Sweetened with ripe bananas and made with 100% whole grains, this is one dessert recipe you can enjoy seconds of without question.
  • Ridiculously Easy. If you can handle making your standard Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe, you can totally manage these banana chocolate chip oatmeal cookies too. There’s nothing fussy or complicated about this recipe!
  • An All-Day Kind of Cookie. These banana oatmeal cookies are sweet enough for dessert (like this Banana Cake) but wholesome enough to qualify as a more exciting afternoon snack (I love my Healthy Banana Bread, but sometimes I need something more sweet). You can even enjoy them as a breakfast cookie for a treat!
Easy Banana Oatmeal Cookies with egg and chocolate chips on parchment paper

5 Star Review

“These cookies are unbelievably good! They were so simple to make and were so moist and delicious. I absolutely loved them!”

— Nicolette —

How to Make Banana Oatmeal Cookies

The Ingredients

  • Banana. The mashed banana provides natural moisture and sweetness (like in my favorite Peanut Butter Banana Cookies). This means the cookies need far less sugar and fat than standard cookie recipes.
  • Quick Oats or Rolled Oats. Gives texture, body, and subtle chew to these healthy oatmeal banana cookies (and these Banana Oatmeal Pancakes). Looking for more cookies with rolled oats? Check out the classic Oatmeal Cookies.
  • Brown Sugar. The perfect pairing to the sweet mashed bananas and tender oats.
  • Coconut Oil. Makes these cookies tender and adds additional moisture to the batter. (It’s also my oil of choice for these Healthy Oatmeal Muffins.) You can make these cookies with an equal amount of melted unsalted butter.
  • Whole Wheat Pastry Flour. My favorite stealthy healthy swap for baked goods of all kinds (like this Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread) that’s nearly imperceptible. You can also use an equal amount of white whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
  • Cinnamon. For just the right amount of earthy spice to contrast the sweet chocolate and complement the banana and oats.
  • Chocolate Chips. Can you even call it a cookie if there isn’t at least a little chocolate?!
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The Directions

  1. Mix the Dry Ingredients. Whisk together the dry ingredients. Set aside.
  2. Mash the Banana. Use a potato masher or fork.
  3. Add the Wet Ingredients. Mix them with the banana.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry. Stir until just combined, then fold in chocolate chips.
  5. Form the Cookies. Drop rounded mounds onto a lined baking sheet.
  6. Chill. For at least 2 hours (or overnight).
  7. Bake. When ready to bake, transfer the cookies to the oven and bake until the cookies are dry and set on the edges.
  8. Cool. Remove, let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. ENJOY!

Recipe Variations

  • Make Them With Raisins or Dried Fruit. If you’d like, you could also swap raisins for the chocolate chips buuuuuut….chocolate-removal shenanigans do not fly in our house. My personal favorite is a combo of raisins (or dried cranberries or cherries) and chocolate.
  • Go Completely Sugar-Free. A few readers reported it is possible to make these banana oatmeal cookies without sugar, if your bananas are EXTRA ripe. They provide all the sweetness you need to keep these healthy banana oatmeal cookies sugar-free.
  • Gluten Free Banana Oatmeal Cookies. Swap a 1:1 baking blend for the whole wheat flour; ensure your oats are certified GF. (For a complete no flour cookie, check out Almond Flour Cookies.)
  • Vegan Banana Oatmeal Cookies. Use a flaxegg instead of and dairy free chocolate chips.

Storage Tips

  • To Store. Store cookies at room temperature for up to 4 days.
  • To Freeze. Place cookies in a freezer-safe container or ziptop bag and freeze for up to 2 months.

Make Ahead

Prepare batter as directed. Scooped, shaped, and unbaked cookies can be refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for 2 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking.

  • Cookie Sheet. These have been my fave for cookies of all kinds for many years.
  • Parchment Paper. The trick to cookies that never stick—I especially love these pre-cut sheets.
  • Mixing Bowls. This batter is so quick to whip up that there’s no need for a stand mixer, but you’re welcome to use one if you have one.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

  • Don’t Over-Mix the Dough. Over-mixing will result in dense, tough cookies. As soon as the dry ingredients are incorporated, stop mixing!
  • Don’t Skip the Chilling Time. This is important! It will keep the cookies from spreading on the baking sheet. Not only does this ensure that they don’t bake into each other, forming one giant mass of cookie, but it also keeps them thick and chewy.
  • Adjust the Baking Time, If Needed. The banana oatmeal cookies will look underbaked and also feel slightly underbaked when pressed. Don’t be afraid to leave them in an extra minute or two if they still appear raw. The amount of baking time you need will vary depending upon the moisture content of the banana.
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Banana Oatmeal Cookies

4.84 from 80 votes
Mashed ripe bananas mean less sugar in these healthy banana oatmeal cookies. Soft and chewy, they're an easy recipe to eat any time of day!

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 2 hours 35 minutes

Servings: 8 large, 3-inch cookies (easily doubled)

Ingredients
  


Instructions
 

  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the oats, whole wheat pastry flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until combined. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mash the banana (I use the mixer to do this), checking to make sure you have 1/2 cup. Add the coconut oil (or butter), egg, brown sugar, and vanilla extract and beat on medium-high until very well combined, at least 3 minutes, stopping to scrape down the bowl as needed. The batter will be a little bit chunky and wet.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed, just until the flour disappears, about 1 minute. Mix in the chocolate chips. The batter will be wet, somewhat loose, and sticky.
  • With a large cookie scoop or a measuring cup, portion the dough into 1/4-cup amounts and drop rounded mounds onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the dough to firm up (the cookies will spread and not set properly if baked immediately), or cover the cookie sheet with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
  • When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the cookie sheet in the oven directly from the refrigerator and bake for 10 to 13 minutes, until the cookies are dry on the edges, feel set on top, and a toothpick, when inserted in the center, comes out clean. Note: The amount of baking time you need will vary depending upon the moisture content of the banana. Don't be afraid to leave them in an extra minute or two if they still appear to be raw.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.

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Notes

  • TO STORE: Store cookies at room temperature for up to 4 days.
  • TO FREEZE: Baked cookies can be frozen for up to 2 months. 
  • TO MAKE AHEAD: Scooped, shaped, and unbaked cookies can be refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1(of 8)Calories: 358kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 9gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 23mgPotassium: 449mgFiber: 6gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 49IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 117mgIron: 3mg

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  1. Delicious! And also healthy.
    My cookies always spread so the tip about putting them in the fridge was so so helpful!5 stars

  2. Tried this recipe out yesterday, it was great. The cookies were flavourful and moist! Will make again. Thanks for such a great recipe :)5 stars

  3. I put in raisins instead of chocolate
    Chips but didn’t have time to refrigerate and they came out perfect no spreading …so delicious and the hubby loves them and wants me to make more. Next time I will double recipe and freeze some. Thank you from Northern Ontario 🇨🇦 Canada5 stars

  4. Ended up only having one smallish banana, but used it and followed the recipe with whole wheat white flour and raisins. So good!5 stars

  5. The dough was very dry and crumbling to the point it was difficult to press them into balls.

    Maybe an ingredient is missing? The only non-dry ingredients I see are banana, egg, oil and vanilla.

    The taste is fine but the consistency isn’t really cookies.

    I ended up breaking them apart and using them as a ‘dirt’ layer in another dessert.2 stars

    1. I’m sorry you to hear had trouble with the recipe, Sarah. I know it’s frustrating to try a new recipe and not have it turn out. I (and many other readers) have enjoyed them, so I really wish they would’ve been a hit for you too! It’s hard to say what went wrong without being in the kitchen with you.

    1. Hi Thomas, no I’m sorry I haven’t tried this with oatmeal flour. If you decide to experiment, I’d love to know how it goes!

      1. I have used it many many times. I grind up oats in my blender turning it inti a pulverized flour. It works great.

  6. I’ve been making these cookies for a couple of years now and they are the perfect healthy treat! Instead of sugar, I add my flavored protein powder. I also add powdered peanut butter. Because of the extra dry ingredients, I add another banana and they turn out great! I typically skip the chocolate chips as well and when they come out I drizzle a little extra peanut butter on them!5 stars

  7. These cookies turned out really well! I used a flax seed egg in lieu of an egg and was able to make plant-based cookies. The ratios are just right and I might have used a bit less sugar since I was counting on the bananas and chocolate chips to sweeten the cookies. Thank you for the great recipe!5 stars

  8. I made this…..TOTALLY AMAZING!!! So yummy! Must chill dough ….over nite is best! Then froze and using these powerhouse morsels to energize me on the trails …hiking or running…even cycling! Easy to chew & digest! I used canola oil, never have coconut oil on hand…& used whole flake oats ( what I had on hand) worked great!5 stars

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