BANANA CINNAMON AND OAT THREE-INGREDIENT COOKIES
Banana Cinnamon And Oat Three-Ingredient Cookies are a wholesome and naturally sweet treat, perfect for satisfying your snack cravings while keeping things healthy. It is made with just three simple ingredients: banana, rolled oats and cinnamon. These cookies are effortless to prepare and require no added sugar or complicated steps. They’re ideal for a quick breakfast, a post-workout snack or a kid-friendly lunchbox addition. The mashed banana brings natural sweetness and moisture, while the oats add heart-healthy fibre and a satisfying texture. A dash of cinnamon adds warmth and depth of flavour, making every bite feel like a comforting treat. These cookies cater to a variety of dietary needs that are naturally vegan, gluten-free and free from dairy. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or stored for later, these Banana Cinnamon And Oat Three-Ingredient Cookies are a simple, satisfying and delicious way to nourish your body.
RECIPE CATEGORY
Dessert
SERVING SIZE
1
CUISINE
American
PREPARATION/TECHNIQUES
Bake, 5 Ingredients or Less
OCCASION/HOLIDAY
Back to School, Picnic, Summer, Spring, Casual Dinner, Family Reunion, Mother’s Day, Fall
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION/DIETARY CONCERNS
Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, High Fibre, Quick & Easy, Low Fat, Kid Friendly, Low/ No Sugar
DISH TYPE
Cookie
INGREDIENTS
There are the following ingredients for Banana Cinnamon And Oat Three-Ingredient Cookies:
- 60 grams | 2.12 ounces | ½ banana, mashed
- 6 grams | 0.21 ounces | 2 teaspoons rolled oats
- 1 gram | 0.04 ounces | ½ teaspoon cinnamon
FULL NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
- Calories: 79 kilocalories
- Fat: 0.6 grams
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 grams
- Carbohydrate: 18.5 grams
- Sugar: 7.4 grams
- Fibre: 2.7 grams
- Sodium: 1 milligram
- Protein: 1.7 grams
- Calcium: 16 milligrams
- Potassium: 245 milligrams
- Iron: 0.52 milligrams
PREPARATION
These steps are followed for the preparation of Banana Cinnamon And Oat Three-Ingredient Cookies:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Mix Ingredients: In a small bowl, mash ½ banana until smooth. Stir in 2 tablespoons of rolled oats and ½ teaspoon of cinnamon until well combined.
- Shape Cookies: Using a spoon, drop small rounds of the mixture onto the prepared baking tray and flatten them slightly with the back of the spoon.
- Bake: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool: Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool on the tray for 2 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
- Serve: Enjoy warm or store for later.
PREPARATION TIME
3 minutes
COOKING TIME
12 minutes
TIPS
Here are some helpful tips for Banana Cinnamon And Oat Three-Ingredient Cookies:
- Banana Ripeness: Use a very ripe banana for extra sweetness and better binding.
- Consistency: Add a teaspoon of oats if the mixture seems too wet or a splash of almond milk if too dry.
- Batch Baking: Multiply the recipe to make a larger batch for meal preparation.
- Spice It Up: Add a pinch of nutmeg or ginger for extra flavour.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve with a dollop of almond butter for a protein-rich snack.
VARIATIONS
- Chocolate Chip: Add a few vegan chocolate chips for a treat.
- Nutty Twist: Stir in crushed walnuts or almonds for extra crunch.
- Fruit Infusion: Mix in a tablespoon of raisins or dried cranberries.
- Protein Boost: Add a teaspoon of chia seeds or hemp seeds.
- Spice Mix: Swap cinnamon for pumpkin spice or apple pie spice.
PREPPING AND STORAGE
- Short-Term Storage: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Refrigerator Storage: Keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- Freezing: Freeze cookies individually wrapped for up to 3 months, so thaw them at room temperature.
- On the Go: Pack in a small container for an easy, portable snack.
- Meal Preparation Tip: Bake a batch of healthy snacks on the weekend to have them ready for the entire week.
