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Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Published: Jan 26, 2020 · Modified: Feb 28, 2023 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 15 Comments

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banana oatmeal cookies

These Easy Banana Oatmeal Cookies are perfect for a quick snack, breakfast, or activities like hiking and camping. This recipe only requires one bowl to mix the batter and the cookies can be stored for days or frozen.

oatmeal banana cookies in a stack.

I used to be a pretty active backpacker and hope to pick it up again once my son gets a little older. One of my friends gave me the recipe for these Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Banana Cookies for hiking and camping.

Why I Love This Recipe

These cookies are sturdy enough to be in a backpack without getting smashed and stay fresh for days, just like my Dehydrated Pears or Dehydrated Strawberries. They also have oatmeal, banana, and chocolate for a nice energy boost.

But...these aren't just for hiking. I recently made a double batch of these for a campout with 20 adults and 8 kids and they were a hit! We ate them for breakfast, snacks, and dessert for 3 days along with my Kitchen Sink Cookies.

oatmeal banana cookies on a rack

What makes these cookies "healthy"?

Because these have bananas and oatmeal in them they are great for breakfast similar to my Oatmeal Fig Bars with Coconut. And because they are cookies, they also work for a snack or dessert.

This recipe is called "healthy" because it has applesauce instead of oil and natural sugar instead of processed sugar. You can omit the butter and/or the chocolate chips altogether if you are really looking to cut back on calories.

How to Make Healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookies

baking sheet prepared with silicone mat.

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

butter and applesauce in stand mixer.

Step 2: Put the butter and applesauce in a stand mixer or large mixing bowl. Beat on medium speed until mixed together. Don't worry if it looks curdled, it will smooth out as you add additional ingredients.

banana oatmeal batter before chocolate chips and nuts.

Step 3: Add the sugar, bananas, vanilla, and eggs and continue to beat at medium speed. Next, add the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon and continue beating until just combined.

nuts, oats and chocolate chips added to banana oatmeal batter.

Step 4: Stir in the oats, chocolate chips, and nuts with a spoon or spatula.

oatmeal banana cookies before baking.

Step 5: Drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet with a cookie scoop or spoon.

oatmeal banana cookies on a cooling rack.

Step 6: Bake for 10 to 14 minutes until golden on the edges. Cool on a wire rack.

banana oatmeal cookies on a plate

You Can Also Make Banana Oatmeal Muffins!

This batter is so versatile you can make muffins with it as well! Same oven temperature, just a different pan. I made some super cute mini muffins for my campout and they turned out perfectly.

I may have put a little cream cheese frosting on one of them...don't tell! And just like their cookie counterpart, they are pretty sturdy and made it through car camping chaos.

banana oatmeal cookie dough in a bowl
banana oatmeal cookie dough in a bowl

Super Fast and Easy Cream Cheese Frosting

To make the cream cheese frosting, place 1 cup of softened cream cheese in a stand mixer or mixing bowl and beat at medium speed. Mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Add 2 cups of confectioners powdered sugar, ½ cup at a time, until nice and smooth. Add 1-2 tablespoon heavy cream or milk to get your desired consistency. Frost and enjoy!

banana oatmeal muffin with cream cheese frosting

Expert Tips For This Recipe

  • Make sure you give these cookies plenty of room to spread out on the baking sheet, they like to spread out!
  • Store these cookies in an air-tight bag or container. They will stay good for several days.
  • You can make these cookies or muffins and freeze them for later. Once they have cooled completely, place them in a sealable bag or container and freeze for up to 6 months.

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a stack of banana oatmeal cookies

Banana Oatmeal Cookies

These easy Banana Oatmeal Cookies are the perfect healthy snack!
5 from 10 votes
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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes minutes
Total Time: 29 minutes minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 133kcal
Author: Emily
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Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • hand mixer (or stand mixer)
  • spatula
  • cookie scoop or large spoon
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper or silicone mat
  • cooling rack

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, room temp
  • ½ cup unsweetened apple sauce
  • 1 cup raw cane sugar (turbinado)
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour (can sub almond flour, see notes)
  • 1½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 cups quick oats
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  • Put the butter and applesauce in a stand mixer or large mixing bowl. Beat on medium speed until mixed together. Don't worry if it looks curdled, it will smooth out as you add additional ingredients.
  • Add the sugar, bananas, vanilla, and eggs and continue to beat at medium speed. Next, add the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon and continue beating until just combined.
  • Stir in the oats, chocolate chips, and nuts with a spoon or spatula.
  • Drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet with a cookie scoop or spoon. These will rise and spread so give each one some room.
  • Bake for 10 to 14 minutes or until golden brown around the edges. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Notes

  • Make sure you give these cookies plenty of room to spread out on the baking sheet, they like to spread out!
  • Store these cookies in an air-tight bag or container. They will stay good for several days.
  • You can make these cookies or muffins and freeze them for later. Once they have cooled completely, place them in a sealable bag or container and freeze for up to 6 months.
  • You can substitute almond flour for all-purpose flour for these cookies. Just note that they will be slightly more crumbly, but still taste delicious!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2.2g | Fat: 4.9g | Saturated Fat: 2.8g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 1.4g | Sugar: 9.5g | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg

Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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Comments

  1. Leslie says

    November 03, 2020 at 7:24 pm

    5 stars
    Excellent cookie recipe to try!

    Reply
  2. Kay says

    November 03, 2020 at 5:55 am

    5 stars
    A great afternoon snack for a boost of energy!

    Reply
  3. Connie says

    November 03, 2020 at 5:24 am

    5 stars
    Love these guilt-free banana cookies!

    Reply
  4. jill says

    November 02, 2020 at 11:58 pm

    5 stars
    I loved making these for my family and feeling like it was something good for them! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      November 03, 2020 at 2:31 am

      That's so great to hear, I love making them for my family as well!

      Reply
  5. Alexandra says

    November 02, 2020 at 10:39 pm

    5 stars
    These make such a great on the go breakfast option! Delicious!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      November 03, 2020 at 2:31 am

      They really do!! Such a delicious option.

      Reply
  6. Amy says

    November 02, 2020 at 10:23 pm

    5 stars
    I love oatmeal cookies! Great snack for my daughter to take to school too.

    Reply
    • Emily says

      November 03, 2020 at 2:32 am

      Yes, they hold up so well it's perfect for backpacks!

      Reply
  7. Audrey says

    November 02, 2020 at 10:05 pm

    5 stars
    These are so great for kids.

    Reply
    • Emily says

      November 03, 2020 at 2:32 am

      They are perfect for kids...and adults too 😉

      Reply
  8. Sunrita says

    November 02, 2020 at 7:01 pm

    5 stars
    Love this as a Sunday breakfast idea! So good and loved by all!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      November 03, 2020 at 2:33 am

      Thanks, Sunrita, such a good idea for a Sunday morning!

      Reply
  9. Sue says

    November 02, 2020 at 5:07 pm

    5 stars
    Ok these are a must try! Enough of a cookie to be a treat, and no one needs to know how healthy they are! Pinning!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      November 03, 2020 at 2:33 am

      Thanks, Sue, I'll never tell!!

      Reply
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