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If you are in the market for a ridiculously healthy banana oatmeal cookies recipe that still tastes fabulous, look no further. This is the one! I first made these healthy oatmeal cookies a few years ago. They’ve since become one of the dessert recipes that I make most often for Ben and myself (along with these Healthy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies). They are sweet enough for dessert (like this Banana Cake) but wholesome enough to qualify as a more exciting afternoon snack (I love my Healthy Banana Bread, but sometimes I need something more sweet). You can even enjoy them as a healthy banana oatmeal breakfast cookie for a treat.

How to Make Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Sweetened with the natural goodness of ripe bananas (like these Banana Bread Brownies) and made with 100% whole grains, this is one dessert recipe you can enjoy seconds of without question.

The Ingredients

Banana. The mashed banana in these healthy banana oatmeal cookies provides natural moisture and sweetness (like in my favorite Peanut Butter Banana Cookies). This means the cookies need far less sugar and fat than standard cookie recipes.Quick Oats. Gives texture, body, and subtle chew to these healthy oatmeal banana cookies (and these Banana Oatmeal Pancakes).

Brown Sugar. The perfect pairing to the sweet mashed bananas and tender oats.

Egg. For softness, tenderness, and lift.Coconut Oil. Makes these cookies tender and adds additional moisture to the batter. (It’s also my oil of choice for these Healthy Oatmeal Muffins.)

Whole Wheat Pastry Flour. My favorite stealthy healthy swap for baked goods of all kinds (like this Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread) that’s nearly imperceptible. It sneaks in that whole grain goodness without weighing down the recipe.

Baking Powder. For softness and rise—making these the perfect fluffy banana oatmeal cookies.Cinnamon. For just the right amount of earthy spice to contrast the sweet chocolate and complement the banana and oats.Chocolate Chips. Can you even call it a cookie if there isn’t at least a little chocolate?! (Okay, these Apple Oatmeal Cookies may be an exception.)

The Directions

Storage Tips

To Store. Store cookies at room temperature for up to 4 days.To Freeze. Place cookies in a freezer-safe container or ziptop bag and freeze for up to 2 months.

Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe

Cookie Sheet. These have been my fav for cookies of all kinds for many years.Parchment Paper. The trick to cookies that never stick—I especially love these pre-cut sheets.Mixing Bowls. This batter is so quick to whip up that there’s no need for a stand mixer, but you’re welcome to use one if you have one.

Dear banana oatmeal cookies, I’ll see you in the morning for breakfast.