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    Home » Recipes » Dessert

    Chocolate Chip Banana Oat Cookies

    Aug 29, 2012 by Kaitlin

    An easy vegan Banana Oat Cookies recipe made with dairy-free chocolate chips. They are so soft, tender, and chewy. It's a healthier treat that you could even eat for breakfast! (Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free option.)

    Vegan banana oat cookies cooling on a rack

    This oil-free vegan banana oatmeal cookie recipe is a great option for a healthier cookie.

    It's also gluten-free with no butter, no flour, and no eggs.

    Plus they're simple to make (no stand mixer required!) and you can even enjoy them for breakfast.

    The texture is so soft, tender, and chewy, with a lovely banana-flavored sweetness.

    Ingredients on a table for vegan chocolate chip banana oatmeal cookies

    Ingredients for Banana Oat Cookies

    For this recipe you will combine in a bowl, then bake on a cookie sheet in the oven:

    • Mashed bananas: Try to use ripe bananas with lots of brown spots because they will add extra sweetness and flavor.
    • Peanut butter: I use natural and creamy. However this should work with other nut butters as well such as almond butter, cashew butter, or sun butter.
    • Applesauce: This is used as a natural sweetener as well as a refined oil replacement.
    • Pure maple syrup: I love the flavor of natural maple syrup, however you could replace it with some light brown sugar if desired.
    • Vanilla extract: You will need about one teaspoon vanilla extract, but you can add more to taste if desired.
    • Old-fashioned rolled oats: Quick oats could work as well, although they might have a softer consistency. Be sure to use gluten-free old-fashioned oats if needed.
    • Vegan chocolate chips: Most often I use semi-sweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips. But you can also substitute these with raisins or dried fruit if desired.
    • Baking powder
    • Ground cinnamon: I use Ceylon cinnamon. For a seasonal twist, you can substitute pumpkin spice.
    • Salt: Fine grain is best with this recipe.
    Mixed cookie dough in a bowl with spoon

    Preparing

    Scooping the batter: To scoop out the cookie dough, I use an ice cream scoop with thumb press lever. This yields 12 evenly made cookies. However you can simply use a spoon if desired, and dollop the batter in whatever size you desire. (I also enjoy making smaller cookies with this recipe, yielding about 24.)

    Non-stick baking: For oil-free, non-stick baking, I place a sheet of parchment paper (or Silpat) on the baking sheet.

    Customizing

    Refined sugar-free and oil-free: Omit the dairy-free chocolate chips and replace with raisins, dried cranberries, or other natural dried fruit for different variations.

    Double chocolate version: You can also add cocoa powder or cacao powder to make these with extra chocolate flavor. (Or use one of these instead of the chocolate chips.)

    Nuts: Add walnuts or pecans to the mixture if desired.

    Flavors: Change up the spices as you see fit. Try a pinch of ground nutmeg, pumpkin pie spice, all spice, etc.

    Storing

    After cooling completely, store these banana oatmeal cookies in an airtight container. We store them at room temperature for about 2 days, or in the refrigerator for about 5 days.

    Picking up a banana oat cookie with spatula from a sheet pan

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    Vegan banana oat cookies cooling on a rack

    Chocolate Chip Banana Oat Cookies

    These banana oat cookies are a healthier treat you could even enjoy for breakfast. Swap out the chocolate chips for raisins or dried fruit if desired!
    4.84 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Author: Kaitlin - The Garden Grazer
    Course: Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine: Gluten-Free Option, Oil-Free Option, Vegan
    Servings: 12 large cookies

    Ingredients

    Wet ingredients:

    • 2 large ripe bananas (or 3 small/medium)
    • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (I use creamy)
    • 1/4 cup applesauce
    • 2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
    • 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

    Dry ingredients:

    • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (gluten-free if desired)
    • 2/3 cup vegan chocolate chips (or raisins, dried fruit, etc.)
    • 1 tsp. baking powder
    • 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon (or more to taste)
    • 1/2 tsp. fine grain salt

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C).
    • In a medium bowl, combine wet ingredients: Mash the bananas. Then add remaining wet ingredients. Stir well to thoroughly combine.
    • In a separate bowl, add all dry ingredients. Stir.
    • Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir until combined.
    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop cookie dough by the spoonful on the pan. (I use an ice cream scoop with thumb lever press which yields 12 cookies.)
    • With a spoon or your scoop, lightly press down on the dough to form a cookie shape. (These cookies do not spread out in the oven, so form them before baking.)
    • Bake for 22-25 minutes (more or less depending on your oven and size of cookies.) I take them out when the tops are lightly browned.
    • Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. (They will slightly firm up.)

    Notes

    Storage: After cooling completely, store in an airtight container at room temperature for about 2 days, or about 5 days in the fridge.
    Cookie size: This also could make about 24 smaller cookies. Simply reduce the cooking time to about 15-20 minutes.
    Oil-free version: If your chocolate chips contain oil, simply omit and replace with raisins or oil-free dried fruit.
    Seasonal: For a seasonal adaption, swap out the cinnamon for pumpkin spice.
    Recipe adapted from 101 Cookbooks.

    Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

    Nutrition Facts
    Chocolate Chip Banana Oat Cookies
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    195
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    10
    g
    15
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    19
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    Potassium
     
    235
    mg
    7
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    25
    g
    8
    %
    Fiber
     
    3
    g
    13
    %
    Sugar
     
    11
    g
    12
    %
    Protein
     
    5
    g
    10
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    14
    IU
    0
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    2
    mg
    2
    %
    Calcium
     
    44
    mg
    4
    %
    Iron
     
    2
    mg
    11
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Carrie Chandler

      September 30, 2022 at 6:13 pm

      5 stars
      Just made these and oh my goodness! They are so good!! Can’t wait to share them with friends. Definitely saving this recipe.

      Reply
      • Kaitlin

        October 02, 2022 at 8:50 am

        Wonderful to hear you enjoyed, Carrie! Thanks for giving them a try and sharing your very kind feedback!

        Reply
    2. Clare

      September 21, 2021 at 8:36 am

      5 stars
      Made these as written and they came out perfect. So easy and tasty!!

      Reply
      • Kaitlin

        September 21, 2021 at 10:19 am

        Great to hear! Thank you for sharing.

        Reply
    3. Bridget Hedger

      August 29, 2012 at 5:51 pm

      Yum! I made something like this before and they are so good. I should make them again very soon.

      Reply
    4. Lindsey

      August 29, 2012 at 5:32 pm

      Looks amazing! I already have all the ingredients in my kitchen, so I think these will be a surprise treat for my family!

      Reply

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