Craving oatmeal cookies that take just 5 minutes to make? This oatmeal cookie recipe has just two ingredients and yields soft, sweet banana oatmeal cookies —perfect for kids, lunchboxes, and any time. 👉 Jump to the recipe .
✅ 2 ingredients ⏱️ 5 min. prep • 15–20 min. oven 👨👩👧 Kid-friendly 🍌 No added sugar
Why This Oatmeal Cookie Recipe Works
- Healthy & nutritious: fiber from oats + natural sweetness from banana. Ideal for children.
- Super simple: no mixer needed; mash, stir, bake—done.
- Budget-friendly: two basic ingredients that you often already have at home.
- Flexible: add raisins, cinnamon or chocolate chips to taste.
- Kids help out: the perfect recipe to make together on a Wednesday afternoon.
Kid-friendly: These banana oatmeal cookies are soft, slightly sweet, and energy-packed—a feel-good snack.
What kind of oatmeal do you use?
You can use any type of oatmeal. With different flavors, you can easily create a new twist:
- Apple oatmeal – fresh and fruity, a favorite with kids.
- Chocolate banana oatmeal – for the chocolate lover.
- Natural oatmeal – neutral and versatile (perfect base).
- Vanilla collagen oatmeal – creamy vanilla accent.
Use coarse flakes for more bite; finer flakes produce softer cookies.
Recipe: oatmeal cookies with banana (2 ingredients)
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 90 g or 1 cup oats of your choice ( apple , chocolate-banana , natural , vanilla-collagen )
Optional: pinch of cinnamon, handful of raisins, finely chopped nuts or dark chocolate pieces.
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Mash the banana with a fork until smooth.
- Stir in the oats to form a firm, spoonable dough (add any extras at this point).
- Form 8 mounds on the baking sheet and flatten lightly.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown. Let cool briefly and enjoy.
Tips for perfect oatmeal cookies
- Ripe banana = sweeter: dots on the peel? Perfect.
- Fine-tune the texture: too wet? Add a tablespoon of oatmeal. Too dry? Add a teaspoon of plant-based milk.
- Lunchbox-proof: Bake a little less for softer cookies for young children.
Variations (something different every weekend!)
- Apple Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon cinnamon (goes perfectly with Apple Oatmeal ).
- Choco-crunch: pure chocolate pieces (goes with Chocolate-banana or plain ).
- Vanilla Berries: Blueberries + Vanilla (delicious with Vanilla Collagen ).
- Nutty: chopped walnuts or almonds for extra bite (suits any flavour).
Save & take with you
- Store airtight at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for 4–5 days .
- Freeze for up to 2 months . Defrost in a lunchbox or in a warm oven for 5 minutes.
- Ideal for meal prep: double the recipe and bake two trays at once.
Frequently Asked Questions about Oatmeal Cookies
- Are oatmeal cookies healthy for kids?
- Yes. They contain fiber and natural sugars from bananas. Perfect as a healthy snack.
- What sweetener can I add?
- Banana is usually sweet enough. Optionally, add 1 teaspoon of maple syrup or honey to taste.
- Can the cookies go in the air fryer?
- Yes, bake at 170°C or less (approx. 10–12 minutes). Keep an eye on them.
