Grandma’s 3-Ingredient Soft Banana Bread Cookies
Tender, chewy cookies made with just three simple ingredients, these banana bread cookies are perfect for a quick snack or wholesome dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Optional: Handful (about 1/2 cup) dark chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease lightly.
- Mix the mashed bananas, rolled oats, and ground cinnamon in a large bowl until well combined.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips or chopped nuts if desired, mixing gently.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture (about 2 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until set and lightly golden. Check at 12 minutes to avoid overbaking.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for the sweetest flavor. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 2 days or refrigerate for 5 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg