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3-Ingredient Banana Oat Cookies - Easy, Healthy, and Naturally Sweet

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large ripe bananas, well spotted for maximum sweetness
  • 1 3/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (use certified gluten-free if needed)
  • 2–3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey, to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. Mash the bananas: In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until mostly smooth with small lumps.
  3. Stir in the sweetener: Add maple syrup or honey. Taste the mixture; it should be pleasantly sweet but not sugary.
  4. Add the oats: Stir in rolled oats until everything is evenly combined. The mixture will be thick and slightly sticky.
  5. Fold in extras (optional): Add any mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or cinnamon. Don’t overload the dough; a third of a cup total is plenty.
  6. Portion the dough: Scoop heaping tablespoons onto the baking sheet. Press each mound gently to about 1/2-inch thick; they won’t spread much.
  7. Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the edges feel set and the bottoms are lightly golden. Thicker cookies may need another minute or two.
  8. Cool: Let the cookies rest on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely. They firm up as they cool.