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    Author: Donna | Published: Jun 1, 2015 |

    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!
    4.58 from 14 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 14 minutes mins
    Total Time 19 minutes mins
    Course Cookie
    Cuisine Sweet
    Servings 14 cookies
    Calories 97 kcal

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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
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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. Jessica says

      June 02, 2015 at 2:43 am

      Ok, I need to try this! Looks so good! Pinning for sure.
      ~Jessica
      Jeans and a Teacup

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        June 02, 2015 at 4:48 pm

        Hope you enjoy Jessica!

        Reply
    2. Rianna, Bohemian Wanderlust says

      June 01, 2015 at 11:45 pm

      This post made me SO hungry! I have passed on the recpie to my family and friends xx

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        June 02, 2015 at 4:59 pm

        Aww thanks Rianna 🙂 Hope you got something to eat!!

        Reply
    3. Rachel says

      June 01, 2015 at 10:32 pm

      Totally love simple fruit-sweetened snacks like this. 🙂

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        June 02, 2015 at 4:49 pm

        Me too, I actually prefer them to sugar sweetened things now 🙂

        Reply
    4. Britney says

      June 01, 2015 at 10:21 pm

      Yum! These sound so good! I need to try them out!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        June 02, 2015 at 4:49 pm

        I hope you enjoy Britney! Thanks for popping by

        Reply
    5. Cindy says

      June 01, 2015 at 9:56 pm

      Yum! Pinning for later!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        June 02, 2015 at 4:58 pm

        Thanks Cindy! Hope you enjoy

        Reply
    6. Charlene Asay says

      June 01, 2015 at 8:04 pm

      These look so yummy and healthy!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        June 02, 2015 at 4:58 pm

        Thanks Charlene! They are pretty delicious 🙂

        Reply
    7. Leah says

      June 01, 2015 at 7:43 pm

      These look fantastic! Can't wait to try!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        June 02, 2015 at 4:49 pm

        Thanks Leah 🙂

        Reply
    8. Logan Can says

      June 01, 2015 at 6:16 pm

      These look delicious! I love banana oatmeal cookies!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        June 02, 2015 at 4:57 pm

        I love any oatmeal cookies 🙂

        Reply
    9. Lindsay @Artsy-Fartsy Mama says

      June 01, 2015 at 5:32 pm

      These look amazing!! Thanks for sharing your recipe. I'm excited to make these soon!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        June 02, 2015 at 4:49 pm

        You are very welcome Lindsay, I hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    10. Sam @ PancakeWarriors says

      June 01, 2015 at 5:08 pm

      Yes you can just send me a batch of these - sounds amazing! Love the ingredient list - so simple!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        June 02, 2015 at 4:50 pm

        No worries Sam, you can pay the shipping though 🙂 I am making your noodle recipe tonight!

        Reply
    11. Heather @ The Deans List Blog says

      June 01, 2015 at 5:00 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        June 02, 2015 at 4:51 pm

        No coincidence at all 🙂 Enjoy Heather!

        Reply
    12. Kat from curlsnchard.com says

      June 01, 2015 at 4:57 pm

      I love this kind of cookies! I made them with raspberries in there and actually without the dates - love it!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        June 02, 2015 at 4:57 pm

        Yum they would be fantastic with raspberries - I will have to give that a try! Thanks for the suggestion

        Reply
    13. Nikki says

      June 01, 2015 at 4:47 pm

      These look yummy!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        June 02, 2015 at 4:51 pm

        Thanks Nikki

        Reply
    14. Terri Steffes says

      June 01, 2015 at 4:27 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        June 02, 2015 at 4:52 pm

        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!

        Reply
    15. Lisa @ Strum Simmer Sip says

      June 01, 2015 at 4:21 pm

      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

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        June 02, 2015 at 4:56 pm

        Yeah they are totally healthy enough to be justified as breakfast cookies 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    16. kristen says

      June 01, 2015 at 4:05 pm

      these look delicious!! I'm pinning these for later! thanks for sharing! xx Kristen

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        June 02, 2015 at 4:56 pm

        You are very welcome Kristen 🙂 Thanks for popping by

        Reply
    17. Joanna says

      June 01, 2015 at 3:27 pm

      These look really yummy and easy:) I need to start using dates more.

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        June 02, 2015 at 4:55 pm

        Yeah they are so versatile - I use them for everything 🙂

        Reply
    18. Laurie Barrie says

      June 01, 2015 at 3:20 pm

      Mm...I'm going to try these with gluten free oats!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        June 02, 2015 at 4:53 pm

        I actually made this batch with gluten free oats and they were great! Hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    19. Erica says

      June 01, 2015 at 3:18 pm

      Oh my gosh, those look so amazing, I'm definitely going to be making them! Thanks for the great recipe!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        June 02, 2015 at 4:53 pm

        You are very welcome Erica - I hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    20. Candia says

      June 01, 2015 at 5:37 pm

      These look delicious. Nice idea using dates too!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        June 02, 2015 at 4:57 pm

        Thanks Candia 🙂

        Reply
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