Chocolate Banana Oatmeal Cookies are a healthy snack you can make in minutes. All you need are 4 wholesome ingredients and 1 bowl to make these deliciously simple treats. Vegan and oil-free.
Hello wonderful people! Have I got a treat for you – CHOCOLATE BANANA OATMEAL COOKIES. And, they are officially my new favorite dessert.
If you’ve been looking for a healthier alternative when it comes to after-school snacks for your kids or just an afternoon pick-me-up for yourself, this recipe is perfect.
Bonus? Unlike other cookie recipes, if you don’t feel like baking you can eat the cookie dough right out of the bowl because there’s nothing bad in this recipe.
This recipe is like a cross between a cookie and a protein bar, only healthier. So, when you get a craving for something rich and sweet, reach for one of these delectable bites. And, you can do it in good conscience because there’s nothing bad in them.
Mashed bananas are your base and natural sweetener, oats add texture and fiber, and cocoa powder for that rich dark flavor only chocolate can provide.
Ready? Let’s do it!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
These easy banana oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are guilt-free, require just four simple ingredients, and taste amazing!
- Super easy to make requiring just four simple ingredients
- They’re a great source of fiber, potassium, and vitamin C.
- No flour, egg replacers, or milk is required.
- gluten-free
- WFPB and oil-free
- Chewy, naturally sweetened, and rich in flavor
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
- Bananas: be sure and use very ripe bananas. They’re soft so they’re easier to mash and much sweeter.
- Oats: old-fashioned rolled oats are my preference but you may use quick oats if that is all that’s available.
- Cocoa: I prefer raw cacao powder but you may use unsweetened cocoa powder is fine as well. If you’re not a fan of dark chocolate sub 1 teaspoon of cinnamon in place of the cocoa powder
- Dark Chocolate Chips: I like Enjoy Life mini chocolate chips. If you’re not a fan of dark chocolate dried cranberries or raisins or an excellent replacement.
How To Make Chocolate Banana Oatmeal Cookies
First things first, preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Next, place the bananas in a large mixing bowl and mash them with a fork or potato masher. Then, add the oats and cocoa powder and mix well.
Toss in the chocolate chips and stir until well combined and spoon equal size portions (roughly 1 heaping Tbsp) of the batter onto the baking sheet. I like to use a cookie scoop and then gently roll them out or flatten them before I bake.
Pop the pan in the oven and bake the cookies for 10 minutes. Rotate the pan and bake for 10 more minutes.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool for five minutes then serve and enjoy!
Variations and Serving Options
These chocolate banana oatmeal cookies are not only the easiest recipe you could make they’re also super versatile. Toss in some of these add-ins when making them.
- Chopped nuts are a great addition to the mixture. Pecans and walnuts are my favorite and a good source of protein and healthy fats.
- Serve as an afterschool snack for your kids along with a side of peanut butter for dipping. Watch them go crazy and get healthy at the same time.
- Throwing a party? Put these bites on a serving tray along with some cashew butter, almond butter, or sunflower seed butter for dipping. It makes a great presentation and creates a delicious and healthy dessert tray for your family and friends.
- Drizzle with my homemade chocolate ganache and sprinkle with some fancy flaky sea salt. Talk about fancy!
- Warming spices like cinnamon and cloves are great to add during winter holidays and special occasions. They give these cookies a nice little kick.
Can I Freeze Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Yes! Simply toss any leftover cookies into a freezer-safe container and store them for up to one month.
Storage
Leftover chocolate banana oatmeal cookies can be kept at room temperature in an airtight container for up to five days.
Tips
Be sure and use ripe bananas. Because there’s no sugar in this recipe the bananas also serve as the sweetener. The riper the banana, the sweeter the banana.
More Healthy Vegan Desserts
Chocolate Banana Oatmeal Cookies (Vegan, Oil-Free)
Chocolate Banana Oatmeal Cookies are a healthy snack you can make in minutes. All you need are 4 wholesome ingredients and 1 bowl to make these deliciously simple treats. Vegan and oil-free.
- Prep Time: 5 mins.
- Cook Time: 20 mins.
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 10 cookies 1x
- Category: Vegan Dessert Recipes
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 large bananas, very ripe
- 1 ¼ cup rolled oats (may sub quick-cooking oats)
- 1 tablespoon raw cacao powder or cocoa powder
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips (vegan)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the bananas in a bowl and mash them with a fork or potato masher. Then add the oats and cocoa powder to the mixture and mix well.
- Add the chocolate chips and stir until well combined.
- Spoon equal size portions (roughly 1 heaping Tbsp) of the batter onto the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cookies are cooked through.
- Remove the banana bites from the oven and let them sit for 5 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Toss any leftover chocolate banana bites into a freezer-safe container and store them for up to one month.
Be sure and use ripe bananas. Because there's no sugar in this recipe the bananas also serve as the sweetener. The riper the banana, the sweeter the banana.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 banana bite
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 6.5 g
- Sodium: 0.4 mg
- Fat: 1.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 17.3 g
- Fiber: 2.3 g
- Protein: 1.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Easy and quick to throw together and soooo good! I also added a touch of cinnamon and vanilla extract. After reading the other reviews, I’ll trying adding some walnuts to my next batch. Thanks for another great recipe!
Easy to make and tasty
These are amazing and delicious! Hits the spot when you’re craving something sweet.
thank you!
I was looking for a healthy recipe that reminded me of the chocolate no bake cookies we made when I was growing up. These hit the spot! I added some super seeds, walnuts, raisins, and peanut butter. They were delicious and my husband loved them!
Absolutely my favorite! I like to add either chopped nuts, dried cranberries or dates.
Because it’s too hot to turn on the oven, how do I bake them in the air fryer? Thanks
Hi, Debbie! I’ve never baked in the air fryer but if your’s has a normal bake setting on it I would follow the directions from the recipe. But, watch closely so nothing burns.
So easy and delicious !
Super easy to make and delicious!!!
I love oatmeal cookies!! I make these with out chocolate, I have a sensitivity to chocolate. I use frozen bananas put them in my blender with vanilla and a little water or unsweetened plant milk. It whips up so nicely and is delicious. I sometimes add peanut butter or almond butter,. Then add to my oats and mix, adding cinnamon. Bake , So easy and yummy.. I freeze these and grab and go. My breakfast every morning!! I love your recipes!
OMG! These are awesome! And so easy to make. Shane, you are a genius. Thank you!
So delicious! My second batch we put in walnuts! Even Better!
LOVE me some walnuts!
OMG these are SO good. My non-vegans love them too.
Vivian, thank you so much! I’m so glad everyone is enjoying them. That makes me happy:)
These are our favorite cookies. I love how versatile they are with different add- ins. It’s wonderful having such a delicious easy alternative, that provides health.
I got your email this morning with this recipe, and I just had to make it NOW. Oh my gosh, it could not be easier, and these make a terrific, delicious snack! Thanks for another excellent recipe.
Thank you, Kris! If you wouldn’t mind, I’d greatly appreciate it if you would rate this recipe. it helps me and others with google. Thanks for reaching out!!!
I tried these from watching the Instagram story! My new favorite dessert. Easy, healthy, and completely! WFPB! Thank you so much for this recipe!!!
Chocolate Banana Bites are a healthy snack you can make in minutes. All you need are 4 wholesome ingredients and 1 bowl to make these deliciously simple treats. Vegan and oil-free.