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    Author: Donna | Published: Jun 1, 2015 | Modified: Mar 10, 2021

    The Simplest Banana Oatmeal Cookies

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    The best banana oatmeal cookies

    Only a handful of simple ingredients, and healthy enough for no guilt to be attached, these Banana Oatmeal Cookies are the perfect snacks to have on hand! Gluten-free (be sure to check your oats), refined sugar-free, nut-free, dairy-free, and egg-free, these are a great little allergy-friendly cookie everyone will love. Get the kids involved in making them.

    Banana Oatmeal Cookies

    The Simplest Banana Oatmeal Cookies

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    • The Simplest Banana Oatmeal Cookies
    • What Do We Need For These Easy Cookies
    • A Note On Ingredients
    • Need More Treats For Your Sweet Tooth?
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    It's moving week here (finally), so I prepared by making a LOT of food to keep the kiddies entertained while I am cleaning and moving boxes.

    There is nothing worse than a hungry, grumpy child (except maybe a hungry, grumpy mummy)!

    These banana oatmeal cookies call for just a handful of simple ingredients you will likely have on hand and 5 minutes prep...you are welcome!

    Kids love them, and with the inclusion of whole and healthy ingredients, you really won't mind them indulging.

    I will join in too thank you very much.

    They are:

    • dairy free
    • nut free
    • refined sugar free
    • flour-less
    • packed full of flavour

    Plus you will most likely have all of the ingredients in your pantry - a huge BONUS!

    Banana Oatmeal Cookies

    What Do We Need For These Easy Cookies

    These really are the easiest cookies around.

    You are going to need:

    • ripe bananas (the riper the better)
    • rolled oats (if you are gluten-free be sure to check the ingredient labels)
    • Medjool dates
    • vanilla extract
    • ground cinnamon
    • Any optional add-ins

    For optional add-ins the sky really is the limit.

    I have tried these so many ways, and so far my favourite add-ins are a big scoop of peanut butter, fresh or dried blueberries, raisins, choc chips, coconut flakes or goji berries.

    Banana Oatmeal Cookies

    A Note On Ingredients

    Remember to always check the labels of your ingredients, as there can be some hidden nasties, such as preservatives or refined sugar that don't need to be in there.

    Oats

    Go for whole rolled oats.

    If you are aiming for a gluten-free cookie then be sure to check the ingredient labels, as not all oats are created equally.

    Dates

    Mejdool dates are best. These are the bigger, stickier dates (like these ones) and they will give your vegan brownies that great texture you want.

    You will find them in little containers or big boxes in the fruit and veggie section of most supermarkets.

    They can sometimes be in the cold section with the herbs etc.

    If you can't find them you can always sub in some neglet or noor dates, although they will need to be soaked in warm water for 5 minutes and drained before being used or they will not be sticky enough.

    Vanilla Extract

    You want vanilla extract and not vanilla flavoring or vanilla essence.

    You just have to google what is in vanilla essence and you won't make that mistake ever again.

    Banana Oatmeal Cookies

    Need More Treats For Your Sweet Tooth?

    Check these out:

    • Chocolate Pecan Pomegranate Healthy Oatmeal Cookies
    • Pecan Dark Choc Chunk Oatmeal Cookies
    • Banana Coconut Cookies
    • Peanut Butter Choc Chip Banana Oatmeal Muffins
    • Hedgehog Slice from Kidgredients

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    Let me know what you think. Leave a comment, like on Facebook, tweet on twitter or pin to pinterest for another day!

    Happy Eating

    xx

    Recipe

    The Simplest Banana Oatmeal Cookies

    Whole Food Bellies
    Three ingredients and healthy enough for no guilt to be attached!
    4.50 from 12 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 14 mins
    Total Time 19 mins
    Course Cookie
    Cuisine Sweet
    Servings 14 cookies
    Calories 97 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 ripe bananas the more ripe the better
    • 1 ¾ cup rolled oats
    • 10 pitted mejdool dates
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • Any optional add ins
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350F
    • Pop the bananas, dates, vanilla and cinnamon into a food processor and blend until smooth
    • Use a spatula to dump the banana mixture into a medium bowl. Add in the oats and stir to combine (add any optional add-ins you want here)
    • Scoop heaped tablespoons of the batter onto a silpat or lightly oiled baking sheet. You should get about 14 cookies
    • Bake for about 14 minutes until they start to turn golden and become solid. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 10 minutes before indulging

    Notes

    Optional add ins: think big scoop of peanut butter, fresh blueberries, raisins, choc chips, coconut etc - go wild. I tend to drizzle some chocolate over the cookies once they have cooled, because it kicks them up a notch (and I love chocolate)

    Nutrition

    Calories: 97kcalCarbohydrates: 24.6gProtein: 1.9gFat: 0.8gSaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 1mgFiber: 2.6gSugar: 11.5g
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment HERE and let us know how it was!

    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    Comments

    1. Dawnie says

      April 04, 2022 at 10:18 am

      Just made these. I added chocolate chips. These are AMAZING!!!! Saving this recipe

      Reply
      • Donna says

        April 04, 2022 at 12:59 pm

        So glad you enjoyed! I made a double batch last night 🙂

        Reply
    2. Hannah says

      November 28, 2015 at 6:14 pm

      Waiting for these to cool off! Can't wait to eat!!!!!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        November 29, 2015 at 3:35 pm

        Oh yay, I hope you love them Hannah! We have them ALL the time around here!!

        Reply
    3. Pam @ Hodge Podge Moments says

      June 18, 2015 at 8:57 pm

      I have seen dates used in way too many recipes now. I'm starting to think that I need to try them out since they work so well for baking healthier items. I might have to try out this recipe!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        June 19, 2015 at 9:39 pm

        Yeah Pam, they are great for giving a sweet hit without the need for refined sugar! I am addicted 🙂

        Reply
    4. Shilpa says

      June 18, 2015 at 3:49 pm

      Yummy

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        June 18, 2015 at 8:27 pm

        🙂

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      • Whole Food Bellies says

        June 19, 2015 at 9:40 pm

        Thanks 🙂

        Reply
    5. Domesticated Momster says

      June 09, 2015 at 7:08 pm

      I can almost taste them they look so delicious! **puts ingredients on shopping list** My cupboards are almost bare at the moment as I put off grocery shopping until the last possible moment. Thanks for sharing this yumminess with #foodpornthursdays!

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      • Whole Food Bellies says

        June 10, 2015 at 2:56 pm

        Very welcome 🙂 Good luck with the shopping!!

        Reply
    6. Joann Woolley says

      June 05, 2015 at 7:57 pm

      These look awesome! I love simple - saving on pinterest!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        June 05, 2015 at 9:42 pm

        Thanks Joann 🙂 I love simple too!!

        Reply
    7. Amy says

      June 04, 2015 at 7:02 pm

      We make similar cookies to these and they are fab. So quick and tasty. Lovely photos,
      Amy x

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        June 05, 2015 at 4:57 am

        Thanks Amy 🙂

        Reply
    8. Stacey Valle says

      June 02, 2015 at 6:40 pm

      wow, that looks really good!!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        June 03, 2015 at 4:41 pm

        Thanks Stacey 🙂

        Reply
    9. Clarissa Fletcher says

      June 02, 2015 at 5:53 am

      This recipe looks amazing! I can't wait to try it!

      -Clarissa

      http://www.avenlylane.com

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      • Whole Food Bellies says

        June 02, 2015 at 4:48 pm

        Thanks Clarissa 🙂

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