When you need a super quick and easy treat made with minimal, wholesome ingredients, give these healthy Flourless Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Cookies a try! They’re soft and chewy, naturally sweetened with banana and a dash of maple syrup and they’re healthy enough to enjoy as a snack, quick breakfast on-the-go or dessert. These little treats are oil-free, egg-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, have no added sugar and are just simply delicious!
Make ‘Em Extra Yummy
If you want to get crazy….crazy delicious that is, go ahead and add in some dairy-free chocolate chips! Raisins or chopped walnuts would also be awesome, or any of the above, or ALL OF THE ABOVE! Why not, right?
I also like adding a pinch of sea salt and a dash of pure vanilla extract for extra flavour. You can also add a pinch of cinnamon if you like!
Make ‘Em Even Healthier
If you prefer to go a little healthier, you can leave out the maple syrup and chocolate chips. They’ll just be a tad less sweet but they’ll still be tasty and satisfying. You can always add a few pinches of stevia if you want them to be a bit sweeter.
Low Fat Option
If you want to reduce the fat, replace the peanut butter with powdered peanut butter. You can either mix the powdered peanut butter with water first to create “peanut butter” or just add it in as is. If you just add the powder straight into the dough, you may need a little extra banana or applesauce to for extra moisture.
You can’t really go wrong with these so don’t worry too much about the exact amounts. As long as it has a thick cookie dough consistency before baking you should be good to go.
Healthy Vegan Cookies FTW
Please keep in mind since these have very minimal ingredients and no flour, they’re quite chewy and have more of a muffin-like texture. I love them though and they’re one of my favourite go-to treats. They make an awesome snack, especially before a workout, or after dinner…okay, anytime at all, and I guarantee they’ll satisfy a craving for something sweet!
My favourite way to make them with with natural peanut butter, extra ripe bananas and the added pure maple syrup, vanilla and chocolate chips. If I’m gonna eat cookies, I wanna eat a cookie, ya know what I mean?
Natural vs. Processed Peanut Butter
If you’re still using processed peanut butter in your home, it’s about time you switch over to natural peanut butter. It’s a simply switch you can make on your journey to a healthier lifestyle.
If you’re unfamiliar with natural peanut butter, you’ll notice that when you bring it home from the store, the oil has most likely separated. No worries, just stir it in using spoon or knife or store it upside down to let it mix up on it’s own.
Natural peanut butter should have just one or maybe two ingredients: peanuts and salt. The ingredients in processed peanut butters will vary by brand by they all contain hydrogenated oils and added sugar. Because of the added hydrogenated oils, processed peanut butter has a completely different consistency than natural peanut butter.
I used to love Kraft and JIF Peanut Butter when I was a kid but as an adult the consistency and flavour just seem bizarre to me. Ditch the processed peanut butter and the trans fats and refined sugar it comes with and make the switch! You can even easily make your own peanut butter if you have a high-powered blender or good food processor.
Flourless Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Cookies
With just a few ingredients, these simple peanut butter banana oatmeal cookies are so easy to make! You really only need 3 ingredients to make them: oats, banana and peanut butter.
The rest are just bonus ingredients! Check out the video below where I used just banana, peanut butter, oats and chocolate chips. They come out awesome just like that! I love the addition of 1 tbsp of maple syrup and a dash of pure vanilla extract and sea salt though. Either way, they tatse amazing, have a super yummy texture and are a cinch to make.
Peanut Butter Cookie Nutrition Notes
They’re gluten-free, vegan, oil-free, sugar-free and are just 138 calories per serving if you make them with chocolate chips. Leave those out and the calories will be reduced a bit. I only used 1/4 cup though so between 16 cookies, that didn’t add much extra fat and carbs.
If you’re tracking macros or watching calories and follow the recipe below, including chocolate chips and maple syrup, these cookies are 138 calories each with 18 grams of carbs, 5.5 grams of fat and 3.5 grams of protein.
PrintFlourless Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Cookies
These flourless peanut butter banana oatmeal cookies require just 3 basic ingredients to make then you can have some fun with add-ins like chocolate chips! These cookies are a wholesome treat you can enjoy anytime of the day as a healthy way to satisfy your sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 16
Ingredients
- 2 cups (225 g) quick oats
- 2 (285 g, approx. 1.25 cups) ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup (125 g) natural peanut butter
Optional Flavour Enhancers and Add-Ins
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (or 2 stevia packets or liquid stevia drops to taste)
- 1/2 tsp unrefined sea salt
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (45 g) dairy-free chocolate chips or 1/4 up add-in of choice such as chopped nuts or raisins
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mash the bananas in in a bowl with a fork until they form a paste.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
- Drop spoonfuls onto a cookie sheet, shaping each spoonful into a cookie shape.
- Bake for 15 minutes. They should be firm and slightly browned when done.
Notes
The maple syrup, vanilla, salt and chocolate chips are all optional. The most basic version of this recipe is just the oats, banana and peanut butter. Feel free to add in any or all of the options to suit your taste preference. Chopped nuts or raisins are also yummy additions!
I also add 1 packet of stevia to make them just a bit sweeter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 138
- Fat: 5.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 18.4 g
- Protein: 3.5 g
Ally @ Om Nom Ally
Yummo! These look so chewy and scrumptious 😀 Thanks for sharing, these would make a fabulous pick-me-up energy snack 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I’d totally eat these for breakfast!
Mary Catherine
These are so tasty!
I added 1/8 tsp vanilla extract and 1/8 cup of ground flax. Also, I didn’t have chocolate chips on hand so I used 1 tsp cocoa powder and that did the trick. Thanks for posting!
Mary
These sound like an awesome snack. Do they keep well in the freezer? I’d like to make a big batch and take a few with me on-the-go for busy days.
Keri
Yum! I was looking for a no sugar added banana-ish peanut butter-y quick treat and these hit the spot! Opted to not include the maple syrup but added 1/2 cup chopped dates and 1/8 tsp vanilla extract. Ate them warm with a dollop of Greek yogurt. Looking forward to the leftovers later 🙂
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Suzanne
I made a double batch of these! I had overripe cold bananas in the refrigerator, mashed them up. Added oats, cinnamon, regular salt, honey, and regular cheap peanut butter, because this is what I had. We also added dried cranberries instead of raisins, because we are sharing our cookies with our Maltese and our German shepherd! Although our dogs don’t eat grains in dog food, a little doesn’t bother them, and the peanut butter is high in protein, and the cinnamon is great for inflammation and blood sugar. Ok, we had to add a bit more oatmeal to make these hold up a bit better and after the first batch came out of the oven, we added an extra tsp of honey per batch to sweeten it up more. Note: ours didn’t spread out on sheet at all but rather stayed in the same little balls I put them in the oven! So, on the last batch we flattened the cookies out with our hands prior to putting them on the baking sheet. You don’t need to spray the cookie sheet. One of my cookie sheets was aluminum, and the other was nonstick. Didn’t make a difference. They are done when ever so slightly light brown as if you cook them longer they’ll be a bit dark on the bottom. Next time I will add crushed nuts and a few choc chips(not for dogs). Okay, the result: we liked them a lot for healthy cookies, and pretty much for a general cookie, though we liked the extra bit of sweetness. I’ll bet a bit of brown sugar would be awesome! The dogs are the surprising thing… We shared cookies with them, then bacon as well and I was really shocked when they gulped down the cookies a tad bit more than the bacon… Who knew? I will definitely make minor adjustments next time and do again really soon! Thanks so very much!
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Gina
Very good, I added a little vanilla and cocoa and they turned out great. My husband liked them too, and he usually rejects healthy.
Deryn
Glad to hear it! 🙂
Alex N
I followed the recipe exactly fist time and they were great. Second batch I added a teaspoon of cayenne pepper and 2 tablespoons protein powder. These are greathe before my morning workout. Thanks
Mark
I made these for my 5 and 8 year old kids with raisins and got two thumbs up. They liked them so much the next day I showed them how to bake them themselves, this time with chocolate chips, which they liked even better.
Since the cookies are healthy, they also enjoyed getting to eat more than they otherwise would have.
Now I’ll check back for some of your other recipes!
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Paola
These look so delicious! Definitely will have to try this recipe out! Thanks for sharing!
Myla Mercer
These look awesome thanks!
Andrea Gardner
exactly what i was looking for! thanks so much for posting!
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Mia Hernandez
Anyone know if it will be as good without vanilla extract? Thx! Btw AMAZING AND SUPER HEALTHY!!!!! 🙂
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Deryn
Yes, they will be as good without the vanilla. 🙂 Enjoy!
CJ
I added coconut flakes and used cashew nut butter. Quick, delicious and nutritious.
Deryn
Mmmm, good choice with coconut and cashew! I think I need to make a batch like that now 😉
Bailey M.
Have you or anyone else tried making these with old fashioned oats instead of quick oats? I want to make them now but never have quick oats at home!
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Deryn
Either should work just fine. Enjoy!
Laura
I have. They worked out great!
Diane
This sounds so yummy! How do you think steel cut would work?
Deryn
I wouldn’t recommend using steel cut outs in these. Hope you enjoy if you try them!
Dianr
So I used steel cut, a little on the chewy side but still good. Next time I’ll refine them or used rolled oats. We added a small bit of blackberry fruit spread on some, yum! Thanks foe this recipe!
Deryn
Good to hear! Ya, rolled oats are best for this recipe. Sounds great with blackberry jam! 🙂
Laura
I made these cookies and they were delicious! I added some toasted coconut and chocolate chips as well as vanilla. They are hearty, not too sweet, and perfect for a healthy snack. Thanks for the recipe!
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Deryn
Love it. Those are the perfect additions!! So glad you enjoyed them.
Destiny
I made these in a mini muffin pan and they turned out perfect little protein bites
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Deryn
What a great idea! I’ll have to try that!
Christos
Can we make it into bars??
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Deryn
Ya I think you could bake it in a square baking pan amd it should work out…haven’t tried though so I can’t guarantee it! Let me know if you try it.
Sonya
Made these today as a quick healthy snack on my gym/running day off and they were awesome! Very thick, I had to press mine down during baking as they didn’t spread at all. Dark chocolate & dried cranberries was an excellent mix with half a teaspoon of cinnamon. Thank you for this easy recipe!
Deryn
Yummm, love those additions!! Nope, with no oil or added sugar, these won’t spread at all so you need to make cookie shapes before baking 🙂 but sounds like you figured it out!
Amy
How long can you keep this outside the fridge for?
Deryn
I think they’re fine at room temp for up to 4 or 5 days but I’d keep them in the fridge if possible.
Leticia
My 2 year old is allergic to dairy and egg and this sounds like an amazing addition to what she can eat. .
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Deryn
Oh, so happy she’ll be able to enjoy these cookies!
Claire
Was a huge hit! Many recipe requests
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Michelle
Made these and we really like them. My kids are eating them up! I almost didn’t make these because I only had regular oats. I just chopped them up in the blender and went ahead with it. Glad I did.
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Deryn
That’s awesome. So glad you guys like them! 🙂
Amanda
Don’t use Any syrup or any sweeteners. It tastes great without, and if ur like me sand hate chocolate chip, use nuts and craisins instead!
Sam
350 fahrenheit or celcius?
Deryn
Fahrenheit. 😀
Jill
Really good! Satisfied my craving for cookies. I used crunchy almond butter instead of peanut butter. I included the vanilla, Chocolate chips, and maple syrup from the optional add-in list.
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Deryn
Yum, they sound awesome with crunchy almond butter! Glad you enjoyed.
Malia
I feel like I have been searching for years for this perfect recipe. They are so easy, healthy and consistently delicious!
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Deryn
Amazing, that’s some pretty great feedback!! Thanks! So happy you enjoy them.
Plantpower
Made these with wholemeal oats and only used the three ingredients. I normally don’t even like banana when it’s cooked but these were surprisingly good! The pb I used only contains peanuts and a hint of salt but these were sweet, so no added sugar which I like😊. Definitely making these again.
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Mackenzie
Made this for the first time tonight!
Such an easy prep & little wait time! Perfect for a healthy alternative to satisfy your cravings! Amazing, love this recipe 😍
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Deryn
I’m so happy to hear that Mackenzie! I love this recipe too, so quick and easy and they always come out great. Thanks for the comment!
Robin E
Great recipe, thanks for sharing! I put old fashioned oats in blender and made a chunky oat flour, added a tablespoon of maple syrup, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp vanilla, chopped dark chocolate and chopped unsalted peanuts. Very good and slightly sweet! These taste even better refrigerated the next day. Next time I might add some vanilla protein powder and cinnamon.
Deryn
Awesome, they sound so good with your add-ins! I love them refrigerated too. So glad you liked the recipe! Thanks for the comment!