Grandma’s 3-Ingredient Soft Banana Bread Cookies
These soft banana bread cookies are a childhood comfort baked into a quick, wholesome treat made with ripe bananas, rolled oats, and cinnamon.
- 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: 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 it lightly.
- Mix the mashed bananas, rolled oats, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Add in dark chocolate chips or chopped nuts if desired.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture (about 2 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the cookies are set and lightly golden.
- 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 maximum sweetness and easy mashing. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: banana cookies, healthy dessert, easy baking