3-Ingredient Banana Oat Cocoa Cookies Recipe
These easy 3-Ingredient Chocolate Cookies come together quickly using simple pantry staples: ripe bananas, oats, and cocoa powder. Perfect for a healthy treat, these naturally sweetened cookies are vegan, gluten-free, and require minimal effort. Simply mash the bananas, mix with oats and cocoa powder, shape the dough, and bake until set for a fudgy, chewy delight that satisfies chocolate cravings guilt-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 small cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup oats (rolled oats or quick oats)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Wet Ingredients
- 2 ripe medium-sized bananas (mashed)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mash Bananas: In a mixing bowl, thoroughly mash the ripe bananas using a fork until smooth with minimal lumps.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the oats and cocoa powder to the mashed bananas. Stir well until the mixture forms a sticky, uniform dough.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop spoonfuls of the dough and roll into balls or flatten with your fingers to form cookie shapes. Place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are set and slightly firm to the touch.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a sweeter cookie, add a tablespoon of maple syrup or honey.
- Use gluten-free oats if you need the recipe to be gluten-free.
- Adding a pinch of salt can enhance the chocolate flavor.
- You can fold in chocolate chips or chopped nuts for added texture.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Keywords: 3-Ingredient Cookies, Healthy Chocolate Cookies, Banana Oats Cookies, Easy Vegan Cookies, Gluten-Free Chocolate Cookies
