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!
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.
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.
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.
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Banana Oatmeal Cookies with Raisins
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.
Britney
These sound great! What a great idea so I can use up some oatmeal!
Minnie
Could you juice fresh apples instead of the apple sauce?
Marjory
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!
TidyMom
we have everything to make these!! My daughter has been on a kick backing with oatmeal, she will love this recipe!!
Barbara @Spirited Cook
A breakfast cookie! I'm all over that! I like your adaption suggestions too!
Christie
Love all the options you give for making these cookies your own. We are trying to cut back on sugar so these are perfect.
Marye
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!
The Food Hunter
adding to my must make list
Alisa @ Go Dairy Free
These look just too perfect Marjory! We are banana fiends in our house, but I'd get pressure to add chocolate chips, too!
Jameson Fink
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.
Jessica
You took a classic and made it better. Loving the addition of banana!
Tonia from TheGunnySack
I love oatmeal cookies but I've never tried adding banana. They look delicious!
Cookin Canuck
Banana and oats are made for each other, and these would be perfect for an after school treat for my two boys!
Stephanie @ Back For Seconds
I will have to try this! I love the idea of a healthy cookie!
Ashley (QLCC)
I need more breakfast cookies in my life. These look like they'll fit the bill 🙂
Shashi at RunninSrilankan
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!
Martha @ A Family Feast
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!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking
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!)
cristina
What a great recipe for these healthful banana oatmeal cookies - and amazing no egg needed! Luv it!
Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen
What a great snack idea Marjorie!
Christine
I would love to have some of these cookies with a cup of coffee.
Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidence
YUM!! I'll take two please 🙂
Heather at Basilmomma
I have everything I need to make these!
Sylvie | Gourmande in the Kitchen
Love that these are only sweetened with fruit!
Heather | girlichef
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!
Melody
Ohh these look like they can definitely be weight watchers friendly. I need to try to make them.
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Love how simple these cookies are!
Kate @ Diethood
These beauties would be my breakfast, my dessert and my snack. Possibly dinner, too!
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These look so yummy!!
Angie | Big Bear's Wife
I'd love to have them in the mornings for breakfast!
Maryann
Can you substitute more oatmeal for the flax seed?
Marjory
Yes! Or you would be ok just leaving it out too.