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    Home » Recipes » Desserts

    Banana Oatmeal Cookies with Raisins

    UPDATED Nov 18, 2021 · PUBLISHED May 3, 2018 BY Marjory Pilley · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Enjoy Banana Oatmeal Cookies with Raisins at breakfast, for a snack or as a sweet ending to a meal! They're easy to make, healthy, vegan and gluten-free.

    I buy a few bananas every time I go to the grocery store. They rarely get to the too ripe stage because they're gobbled up quickly by my two banana-loving family members. (I'll tell you about my trick to overcome this problem below.)

    If I'm lucky, I get a chance to make bananas dipped in pancake batter or healthy banana muffins.

    But, my go-to recipe for ripe bananas is usually Banana Oatmeal Raisin Cookies or the over-the-top variation: Banana Everything Cookies because cookies are portable and versatile. And, I need that!

    Banana Oatmeal Cookies with Raisins on a plate.


    These tasty little cookies are healthy enough to enjoy as a breakfast cookie and are a very satisfying snack.

    They're perfect when you are always on-the-go. I just might have a few bouncing around in my purse right now!

    Tips for Making Banana Oatmeal Cookies

    Simply mix all the ingredients together and bake.

    What you see is what you get. So, shape your cookies before they go into the oven. Make tablespoon-sized round balls and slightly flatten them on the baking sheet. They do not spread while baking.

    Banana Oatmeal Cookies with raisins on baking sheet.

    How to adjust the sweetness of Banana Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

    • The riper the banana, the sweeter the cookie.
    • Addd 1 Tablespoon of honey for a little more sweetness. If the batter is not sweet enough, add another Tablespoon. Or try it with no honey at all!
    • To keep this recipe strictly vegan, use agave nectar.
    • Raisins give a sweet pop of flavor too! (I'm getting pressure to try it with mini chocolate chips!)
    • For a hint of apple flavor...and for an extra dose of sweetness, add apple butter or apple sauce.
    Banana Oatmeal Raisin Cookies with a bite removed from one.

    How to ripen bananas in the microwave

    The biggest stumbling block to enjoying one of these healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookies right away is a ripe banana. In a pinch, you can soften the banana in the microwave!

    Poke an unpeeled banana all over with a knife. Place the banana on a microwave safe plate and cook on high for 30 seconds. Check to see if it is soft. If not, continue cooking and checking at 15 second intervals. Allow it to cool first before using.

    It won't be quite as sweet using the microwave technique, but you will be snacking on these Banana Oatmeal Raisin Cookies in no time.

    Easy Banana Oatmeal Raisin cookies stacked on a plate.

    More Cookie Recipes

    Check out The 15 Best Vegan Cookie Recipes including these reader favorites:

    • Vegan Oatmeal Lace Cookies
    • Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Chickpea Cookie Dough Balls

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    Banana Oatmeal Raisin cookies on a plate.

    Banana Oatmeal Cookies with Raisins

    Banana Oatmeal Cookies with Raisins are easy to make, healthy and very portable. Enjoy them for breakfast, snack time or as a sweet ending to a meal!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 16 cookies
    Calories: 40kcal
    Author: Marjory Pilley

    Ingredients

    • 2 Ripe Bananas to yield about 1 cup mashed
    • 1 cup Old Fashioned Oats not the quick cooking kind
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ cup raisins or chocolate chips
    • 1 Tablespoon honey, optional

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 370 °F.
    • Mash banana in a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mix to combine.
    • Shape batter into Tablespoon-sized balls and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
    • Press each ball down to slightly flatten.
    • Bake for about 15 minutes or until firm.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Britney

      January 28, 2015 at 8:11 am

      These sound great! What a great idea so I can use up some oatmeal!

      Reply
      • Minnie

        January 28, 2015 at 5:54 pm

        Could you juice fresh apples instead of the apple sauce?

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        • Marjory

          January 28, 2015 at 8:26 pm

          Hi! I don't think you can trade juice for sauce 1 to 1. However, you might be able to use a small amount of juice in place of the sauce...say about 2 Tablespoons. Let me know if you try it and thanks for your comment!

          Reply
    2. TidyMom

      January 28, 2015 at 8:58 am

      we have everything to make these!! My daughter has been on a kick backing with oatmeal, she will love this recipe!!

      Reply
    3. Barbara @Spirited Cook

      January 28, 2015 at 9:19 am

      A breakfast cookie! I'm all over that! I like your adaption suggestions too!

      Reply
    4. Christie

      January 28, 2015 at 9:38 am

      Love all the options you give for making these cookies your own. We are trying to cut back on sugar so these are perfect.

      Reply
    5. Marye

      January 28, 2015 at 9:42 am

      We love bananas, too. In fact if I am going to cook with them I have to hide them. :/ These cookies look like they'd go over really well at my house. Thanks!

      Reply
    6. The Food Hunter

      January 28, 2015 at 10:15 am

      adding to my must make list

      Reply
    7. Alisa @ Go Dairy Free

      January 28, 2015 at 11:02 am

      These look just too perfect Marjory! We are banana fiends in our house, but I'd get pressure to add chocolate chips, too!

      Reply
    8. Jameson Fink

      January 28, 2015 at 11:05 am

      I bet you're getting pressure to add mini chocolate chips! Agree that these cookies would be a good breakfast on-the-go. I'd keep some in my murse (man purse) for sure.

      Reply
    9. Jessica

      January 28, 2015 at 11:29 am

      You took a classic and made it better. Loving the addition of banana!

      Reply
    10. Tonia from TheGunnySack

      January 28, 2015 at 11:31 am

      I love oatmeal cookies but I've never tried adding banana. They look delicious!

      Reply
    11. Cookin Canuck

      January 28, 2015 at 11:47 am

      Banana and oats are made for each other, and these would be perfect for an after school treat for my two boys!

      Reply
    12. Stephanie @ Back For Seconds

      January 28, 2015 at 12:14 pm

      I will have to try this! I love the idea of a healthy cookie!

      Reply
    13. Ashley (QLCC)

      January 28, 2015 at 12:18 pm

      I need more breakfast cookies in my life. These look like they'll fit the bill 🙂

      Reply
    14. Shashi at RunninSrilankan

      January 28, 2015 at 12:34 pm

      Wow - I love how thick these cookies are! I've baked with pumpkin, kabocha, avocado - but never bananas - I'm thinking I need to give these a try for sure!

      Reply
    15. Martha @ A Family Feast

      January 28, 2015 at 1:36 pm

      I have 7 over ripe bananas on my kitchen counter (why does that happen sometimes?) and was needing a recipe...problem solved! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    16. Erin @ Texanerin Baking

      January 28, 2015 at 1:51 pm

      This is so my kind of recipe! Absolutely love it and how healthy it is. Perfect for when I want dessert for breakfast (like always!)

      Reply
    17. cristina

      January 28, 2015 at 3:50 pm

      What a great recipe for these healthful banana oatmeal cookies - and amazing no egg needed! Luv it!

      Reply
    18. Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen

      January 28, 2015 at 3:51 pm

      What a great snack idea Marjorie!

      Reply
    19. Christine

      January 28, 2015 at 4:46 pm

      I would love to have some of these cookies with a cup of coffee.

      Reply
    20. Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidence

      January 28, 2015 at 4:47 pm

      YUM!! I'll take two please 🙂

      Reply
    21. Heather at Basilmomma

      January 28, 2015 at 8:08 pm

      5 stars
      I have everything I need to make these!

      Reply
    22. Sylvie | Gourmande in the Kitchen

      January 28, 2015 at 8:47 pm

      Love that these are only sweetened with fruit!

      Reply
    23. Heather | girlichef

      January 28, 2015 at 10:00 pm

      These sound like great little pick-me-ups! I'm really digging the banana and oat combo - I'll definitely try to hide away a couple of my next bunch of bananas to try them!

      Reply
    24. Melody

      January 28, 2015 at 10:08 pm

      Ohh these look like they can definitely be weight watchers friendly. I need to try to make them.

      Reply
    25. [email protected] Mom

      January 29, 2015 at 10:23 am

      Love how simple these cookies are!

      Reply
    26. Kate @ Diethood

      January 29, 2015 at 12:21 pm

      5 stars
      These beauties would be my breakfast, my dessert and my snack. Possibly dinner, too!

      Reply
    27. [email protected]

      January 29, 2015 at 4:11 pm

      These look so yummy!!

      Reply
    28. Angie | Big Bear's Wife

      February 01, 2015 at 1:43 pm

      I'd love to have them in the mornings for breakfast!

      Reply
    29. Maryann

      May 07, 2018 at 11:57 am

      Can you substitute more oatmeal for the flax seed?

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      • Marjory

        May 07, 2018 at 1:23 pm

        Yes! Or you would be ok just leaving it out too.

        Reply

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