I found these Skinny Banana Cookies on Pinterest and I was a little hesitant to make them. They only require 3 ingredients and they are much healthier than other cookies.
Let’s be honest. I’ve tried some healthy cookies in the past and they have been a little bland.
These Skinny Banana Cookies smelled amazing while they were baking…and, to tell you the truth, they turned out delicious! For being a healthy cookie… I rate them a 10!
Recipe Ingredient Notes
To make Skinny Banana Cookies, you will need the following ingredients:
- Bananas, ripe
- Old Fashioned Oats
- Mini Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
Equipment Needed
For this recipe, you only need a few simple kitchen tools. We recommend using the following equipment:
How to make Skinny Banana Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Spray a cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Mix the mashed bananas and oats in a bowl. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Using a spoon, scoop up the batter and place on the cookie sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes.
Storage Suggestions
If you manage to not eat the whole tray of cookies immediately, these Skinny Banana Cookies store well. Once cookies have completely cooled, here is how you can store them:
- Counter: Store in an airtight container in a single layer for up to 4 days at room temperature. If you want to try and get the cookies to last even longer without becoming crumbly cookies, add a slice of bread into the container of cookies. The bread will give the cookies something to draw moisture from.
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container in a single layer for up to 7 days in a refrigerator.
- Freezer: You can freeze precooked cookie dough for cookies later. Just roll out and freeze for 30 minutes, and then transfer to an airtight, freezer safe bag for up to 3 months. To store cooked cookies, let them cool completely before you put them in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
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Skinny Banana Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 bananas, ripe and mashed
- 1 cup old fashioned oats, do not cook
- ¼ cup mini Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Spray a cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Mix the mashed bananas and oats in a bowl. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Using a spoon, scoop up the batter and place on the cookie sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes.
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I made these cookies today and they are something I will make again. I added a little vanilla and cinnamon. Do you have any idea of the calorie content in these?
Love your recipes and have tried many of them. My grandchildren love the banana cookies. So yummy and fast to make.
My grandchildren love these cookies, so yummy and easy to make.
I can not find the recipe for the skinny banana cookies, where can I locate the recipe?
I had to cook these almost 1/2 hour..but super yummy & 117 cal for 2 wow…and put together in 10 min
I made these today and they were delicious. I decided to freeze them and it worked. Now I have a tasty frozen treat for my kids (well, really for me).
How did the freezing go? Did you put a bunch in ziplock bags?? I made them tonight and they are sooooo good!!!
Usually I like everything on this site. Not sure if I did something wrong, but I did NOT like these.
I made these cookies today and added cinnamon as well. They do taste quite good, but the texture is a little weird as cookies go…somewhat wet tofu/mushroom like. I entered the ingredients into MyFitnessPal.com and came up with 79 calories per cookie for 14 cookies. I used Nestle dark chocolate morsels. You can do the same with your ingredients in the Recipe tab of MyFitnessPal.com. Happy baking.
No, not feeling these cookies at all. Maybe it is the texture. Ug
I would say as a healthy alternative cookie, that these are quite delicious. Yes, the texture is different than a regular cookie, but quite good despite this. I did not use a cooking spray as I try to avoid this type of chemical, and instead simply spooned out the cookies onto a parchment lined baking tray. The recipe made 15 cookies and I worked out with the help of a calorie counter that each cookie equals 44.67 calories. A nice little treat when you’re craving a treat but are trying to avoid more calorie laden baked products.
I definitely had my doubts about how these cookies with only 3 ingredients would taste and turn out, but I must say I was so impressed!! They are so incredibly easy to make, healthy and they are actually delicious! Five stars
Love these! Super easy for a non-baker. I added a half teaspoon vanilla, a few sprinkles of cinnamon and threw some Reese’s Pieces in there. Not sure how “skinny” mine were but I loved not using flour, eggs or milk!
I am on a strict diet of no grains, refined sugar, pasta or dairy, this is my little cheat area so I can have a snack! I do splurge and add the dark chocolate chips. These are so simple to make! And tasty warm out of the oven or kept in the fridge cold. Love Love love and the hubby loves them too!
i also found these on Pinterest. This is an awesome recipe for overripe bananas.
i used cinnamon chips because i did not have chocolate ones. the boyfriend loves them.
I started lining a small loaf pan with parchment & mash it in there and bake a bit longer. Let it cool & cut into bars & wrap in waxed paper. quick easy granola bars.
i had a horrible time with them sticking to my cookie sheet. Use parchment paper!
Also tried with homemade applesauce & apple chunks & cinnamon chips instead of the bananas. i prefer that variation. pretty much any add in would be good. i am thinking cranberries next time
Thanks for this recipe! This is my go-to recipe now when I have overripe bananas. So easy and healthy.
I always add cinnamon, and sometimes I add raisins rather than or in addition to chocolate chips.
Tried your recipe for Skinny Banana Cookies and they were very good. Will make again.
Not a fan of these. The oatmeal gets hard in the oven, and they taste very bland. Even for a “healthy” cookie I wouldn’t recommend.
Made these cookies this evening after the gym….omg so yummy’ I will absolutely be making these again!
Trying these out right now – they are currently in the oven! Hope they turn out good 🙂
Wondering if anyone knows if you could substitute any other fruit instead of bananas? I have some over-ripe peaches on my counter I’ve been trying to figure out what to do with. Might try this with them.
I added cranberries, walnuts, unsweetened coconut, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and some chia seeds! The kitchen smells great!
Love these, as does my 4-year-old son. Thanks for sharing.
I just made these and love them! They taste great for being a healthy treat. I added some chia seeds and a little bit of baking extract to give it a little extra “cookie” flavor. Not only were these super easy but they are such a great way of using bananas that might otherwise get tossed. I will definitely be making these again.
These are a quick and easy little snack for times when you just want a little something sweet without all the guilt. I cooked them about 5 minutes longer too, looking for something a little more crisp and that seemed to do the trick. I would make these again, but might add less chocolate chips and include chopped nuts or something like that for crunch. Thanks for the idea!
Just baked these cookies and they turned out amazing! I made a double batch and added 1 tsp. of cinnamon and a splash of vanilla. When I first put them on the pan I thought they would run all over, but was shocked that they stayed formed and in place. Love them can’t wait to bake them again.
Oatmeal is a grain.
Had 2 ripe bananas hanging around on the countertop & found this recipe on pinterest. It’s quick, easy & the sugar or flour a bonus for me they are really good too! Thanks for sharing!
Just made them! Love love love them! Thanks for the recipe 🙂
Has anyone tried adding peanut butter? Something about this recipe screams peanut butter needs to be added. Look pretty darn good though even sans PB.
Hello. i AM A HUGE health nut and was wondering how healthy these are. I was also reading other comments and was wondering what is the texture? If i were to add vanilla and cinnamon how would you use? These are a snack? Thanks for all the help you can provide me with!
The texture is a little different but it’s bananas not flour and eggs, that should be expected. Having said that they are super yummy! I added cinnamon, based off other posts, and I added a tablespoon of peanut butter. I would definitely make them again. I didn’t have old fashioned oats, just minute oats. Next time I’d like to try with the old fashioned and some other additives would be fun too.
I think I made mine a little too large. Should cook them longer or will they get a little less mushy as they cool? Thank you!
Tried these today for a football party. Very easy!
Could you use pumpkin or applesauce instead of the banana? If so, how much would you use?
Hi Liz, sorry we haven’t made it with pumpkin or applesauce so we can’t help you much there.
I loved these cookies a great low cal treat. I was amazed they turned out so good and easy to make. Thank you.
These are a great fun snack for my kids (and me). I add cinnamon, a little honey and a Tbls of flaxseed meal. A great substitute for cereal or granola bars. I make a double batch and freeze them for convenience.
I made these tonight, they turned out great! I added crunchy peanut butter, cinnamon and vanilla. They are healthy and delicious!
Have just made these to tempt me away from all the Christmas chocolates- they are delicious! Added vanilla, cinnamon and some raisins. Would really recommend – for people who aren’t calorie counting too!
Oh my goodness… These are sooo delicious! I made one batch this morning, went to the grocery store, and then found that they were all gone. The second batch is in the oven right now! Thank you for posting this great recipe.
Thank you so much for this recipe! You saved me from making a bad decision! These were so easy to make. I added carob chips, Truvia and Cider Spices original spice blends (cinnamon and apples). They are amazing!!
How do you store them to keep fresh for the next day? Do you recommend a ziploc bag or a cookie container?
A ziploc bag or airtight container. We also kept them in the fridge.
Just made these! I added cacao chips & chopped pecans! So delicious and healthy! I will be making these again!
Any idea on calorie content? Thanks
I put some powered peanut butter and unsweetened cocoa powder in.
can you use quick cooking oatmeal?
Yes, that will work great.
Awesome way to use ripe bananas and perfect sweetness actually reminded me of sponge cake thanks for the great cookie
I made these for my family and we all love them, even my picky eaters who don’t like oats. I added a couple of tablespoons of sweetened shredded coconut flakes, slivered almonds, cinnamon, and vanilla. I doubled the batch and made 16 x 3 tablespoon-sized cookies.