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.
The Simplest Banana Oatmeal Cookies
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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!
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.
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.
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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Happy Eating
xx
Recipe
The Simplest Banana Oatmeal Cookies
Equipment
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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
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
Nutrition
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Jessica says
Ok, I need to try this! Looks so good! Pinning for sure.
~Jessica
Jeans and a Teacup
Whole Food Bellies says
Hope you enjoy Jessica!
Rianna, Bohemian Wanderlust says
This post made me SO hungry! I have passed on the recpie to my family and friends xx
Whole Food Bellies says
Aww thanks Rianna 🙂 Hope you got something to eat!!
Rachel says
Totally love simple fruit-sweetened snacks like this. 🙂
Whole Food Bellies says
Me too, I actually prefer them to sugar sweetened things now 🙂
Britney says
Yum! These sound so good! I need to try them out!
Whole Food Bellies says
I hope you enjoy Britney! Thanks for popping by
Cindy says
Yum! Pinning for later!
Whole Food Bellies says
Thanks Cindy! Hope you enjoy
Charlene Asay says
These look so yummy and healthy!
Whole Food Bellies says
Thanks Charlene! They are pretty delicious 🙂
Leah says
These look fantastic! Can't wait to try!
Whole Food Bellies says
Thanks Leah 🙂
Logan Can says
These look delicious! I love banana oatmeal cookies!
Whole Food Bellies says
I love any oatmeal cookies 🙂
Lindsay @Artsy-Fartsy Mama says
These look amazing!! Thanks for sharing your recipe. I'm excited to make these soon!
Whole Food Bellies says
You are very welcome Lindsay, I hope you enjoy!
Sam @ PancakeWarriors says
Yes you can just send me a batch of these - sounds amazing! Love the ingredient list - so simple!
Whole Food Bellies says
No worries Sam, you can pay the shipping though 🙂 I am making your noodle recipe tonight!
Heather @ The Deans List Blog says
It's no coincidence that I have all of these ingredients on hand and I may need to make them tonight. 🙂 Thanks for sharing! I pinned for future reference!
Whole Food Bellies says
No coincidence at all 🙂 Enjoy Heather!
Kat from curlsnchard.com says
I love this kind of cookies! I made them with raspberries in there and actually without the dates - love it!
Whole Food Bellies says
Yum they would be fantastic with raspberries - I will have to give that a try! Thanks for the suggestion
Nikki says
These look yummy!
Whole Food Bellies says
Thanks Nikki
Terri Steffes says
I have tried these before and wasn't a fan, however, your recipe looks delish so you have inspired me to try them again! Thanks, I hate to give up!
Whole Food Bellies says
Never give up 🙂 My husband wasn't too fussed the first time I made them, but since changing the recipe up a bit and making sure the banana and dates are really smooth (so there's no bits), he now loves them. I hope they work well for you this time!
Lisa @ Strum Simmer Sip says
Mm! I LOVE how healthy these are! I'm definitely going to try and make these soon 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
xo Lisa | Strum Simmer Sip
Whole Food Bellies says
Yeah they are totally healthy enough to be justified as breakfast cookies 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
kristen says
these look delicious!! I'm pinning these for later! thanks for sharing! xx Kristen
Whole Food Bellies says
You are very welcome Kristen 🙂 Thanks for popping by
Joanna says
These look really yummy and easy:) I need to start using dates more.
Whole Food Bellies says
Yeah they are so versatile - I use them for everything 🙂
Laurie Barrie says
Mm...I'm going to try these with gluten free oats!
Whole Food Bellies says
I actually made this batch with gluten free oats and they were great! Hope you enjoy!
Erica says
Oh my gosh, those look so amazing, I'm definitely going to be making them! Thanks for the great recipe!
Whole Food Bellies says
You are very welcome Erica - I hope you enjoy!
Candia says
These look delicious. Nice idea using dates too!
Whole Food Bellies says
Thanks Candia 🙂