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    Hummusapien » Recipes » Snacks » Banana Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

    ★★★★★ from 9 reviews

    Banana Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

    Published Jul 19, 2021 · Modified Feb 15, 2022 · by Alexis Joseph · 22 Comments

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    The easiest recipe for delicious healthy Banana Oatmeal Raisin Cookies with 7 ingredients and no added sugar. Vegan and gluten free!

    plate of two cookies

    In a quest to create a delish and totally snack-worthy cookie starring humble banana and oatmeal, this splendid recipe was born.

    Because SO often on Sundays I find myself with overripe nanners and half an ounce of energy left to cook. Raise your hand if you want more easy peasy one bowl snack recipes! Meeeeeee.

    Now I use the term "cookie" loosely. They are most certainly in the shape of a cookie, but don't go thinking we're makin' snickerdoodles or chocolate chip cookies today. They identify as a breakfast or snack cookie, if you will.

    Wile they're supremely scrumptious in their own right, they're more soft like a snack bar versus a crispy edge cookie grandma makes. Plus, they're packed with nourishing ingredients to keep you keepin' on all day long. Kapeesh?

    hand holding oatmeal cookie split

    Would you just look at those stunning insides?!

    Key ingredients and tips

    • Old fashioned oats: Good ol' oats. We're using rolled oats, not instant or steel cut. I haven't tried these with quick oats so I'm not sure how those would pan out.
    • Almond flour: Almond flour adds the most lovely texture and cookie-ish flavor. The healthy fats make these cookies have a bit more oomph! Regular flour won't work here as they're formulated with high fat flour.
    • Bananas: The riper the better. Two medium-sized ones are perfect here. Because the sweetness comes solely from super duper ripe banana, they're less sweet than their dessert counterparts. Even so, I found myself totally craving these! And you know I'm a chocolate chip over raisin gal any day.
    • Cinnamon: What's an oatmeal raisin cookie without cinnamon?! Saigon cinnamon from Costco is my fave.
    • Baking soda: For proper rising.
    • Salt: Never underestimate to power of salt for bringing out the sweetness in baked goods.
    • Raisins: The perfect pop of bright, chewy, naturally sweet goodness. I have a friend who tested these with chocolate chips but she preferred the raisin version!

    The unforgettable combo of raisins and cinnamon in these soft delights kept me wanting more. I was surprised to find they taste best on the second day. I'm getting warm and fuzzy just thinking about it!

    Once baby can safely eat raisins, these would be a wonderful baby led weaning snack, too. Eeeee!

    white bowl of cookie dough

    Are these cookies gluten free?

    You betcha! Just make you're oats are certified gluten free if need be. They're also vegan!

    What type of oats are best?

    You want old fashioned or rolled oats for this recipe. Instant or steel cut varieties won't work. I haven't tested them with quick cook, but I imagine a half and half combo may work!

    Storage tips

    These cookies will last for two days in an air tight container on the counter. Store any leftovers after that in the refrigerator. I swear these taste best the next day when the flavors really come out!

    cookie sheet of oatmeal cookies

    More oatmeal snacks to adore

    • Banana Zucchini Baked Oatmeal Cups
    • Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal
    • Salted Chocolate Covered Oatmeal Bites
    • Blueberry Oatmeal Snack Bars
    • Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Let me know in the comments if you try these bad boys. I can't wait to hear what ya think!

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    Healthy Banana Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe

    ★★★★★ 4.7 from 9 reviews
    • Author: Alexis Joseph | Hummusapien
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Total Time: 25 minutes
    • Yield: 16 cookies 1x
    • Category: Snacks
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    Description

    The easiest recipe for Healthy Banana Oatmeal Raisin Cookies with 7 ingredients and no added sugar. These have a soft, cakey texture. Vegan and gluten free!


    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 2 large overripe bananas
    • 1 ½ cups old fashioned oats (certified gluten free if needed)
    • 1 cup almond flour
    • 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
    • 1 tsp baking soda
    • ¼ tsp fine sea salt
    • ½ cup raisins

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a bakinfg sheet with parchment paper or a Silipat.
    2. Mash bananas in a medium mixing bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon until combined.
    3. Form dough in 16 round balls and place evenly on baking sheet. Gently flatten with your palm as they won't spread while baking.
    4. Bake for 20 minutes. These cookies taste even better the next day!

    Notes

    Adapted from my Morning Glory Breakfast Cookies.

    STORAGE: Store in an air tight container on the counter for up to two days, then store any remaining cookies in the refrigerator.

    Keywords: banana oatmeal cookies, healthy oatmeal raisin cookies, banana oatmeal raisin cookies

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    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Marcia says

      January 28, 2023 at 9:54 pm

      I made these,I used almond extract instead of the flour and threw about 3 table spoons of honey in there and three tablespoons of flour, turned out absolutely awesome. I'll bet nuts would work well, love this such a versatile recipe.

      ★★★★★

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      • Alexis Joseph says

        January 30, 2023 at 11:35 pm

        So glad that worked well, Marcia!

        Reply
    2. Sarah says

      July 08, 2022 at 7:43 pm

      I liked the cookies, they taste like banana bread. I made them with my little brother who is a toddler, and we both enjoyed the process. We have cookies for all week with this recipe!!! Will be making these again.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        July 11, 2022 at 5:18 pm

        That's so fun, thanks Sarah!

        Reply
    3. Melinda says

      May 10, 2022 at 5:52 pm

      Easy and quick recipe. Perfect for my preschooler and baby! When I saw your comment about how they don't change shape in the oven, I made them with heart-shaped cookie cutters 🙂

      ★★★★

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      • Alexis Joseph says

        May 10, 2022 at 9:04 pm

        That is the cutest ever, thank you so much Melinda!

        Reply
    4. Melinda says

      May 10, 2022 at 5:52 pm

      Easy and quick recipe. Perfect for my preschooler and baby! When I saw your comment about how they don't change shape in the oven, I made them with heart-shaped cookie cutters 🙂

      ★★★★

      Reply
    5. Samantha says

      January 12, 2022 at 3:45 pm

      I made these the night before a brunch with girlfriends. So easy to whip together and I loved that the ingredient list was short and wholesome. My girlfriend with a toddler confirmed that the leftovers she took home to share with her family was certainly "toddler approved"!

      ★★★★★

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      • Alexis Joseph says

        January 12, 2022 at 4:51 pm

        This is awesome news, thanks so much Samantha! Hooray for being toddler approved 🙂

        Reply
    6. Alexis Joseph says

      December 14, 2021 at 2:23 am

      Did you follow the recipe? Did you use something besides almond flour? Did your batter resemble the photo? These are very moist cookies so I'd love to help you figure out what went wrong.

      Reply
    7. Ignacio says

      October 28, 2021 at 1:44 pm

      I substituted whey protein for flour but they came out cakey, dry, and bouncy, additionally I took them out after 10 mins because they looked pretty cooked to me. Also, the batter was pretty liquified for me, I needed to add extra protein and oats to make it somewhat moldeable.

      If I want to substitute protein for flour, what do I need to add in order to make it more cookie-like and less cake-like?

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        October 28, 2021 at 6:57 pm

        Hey! With these being healthy snack cookies, they definitely have a cakey texture versus a classic cookie. I haven't tested these with protein powder; I don't use whey at home so I unfortunately I can't offer advice there!

        Reply
    8. Jessica says

      October 15, 2021 at 12:38 am

      Could I substitute whole wheat flour for almond flour? If so, what measurement? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        October 17, 2021 at 10:19 pm

        Hey there, I don't think so since almond flour has all that fat which helps with the texture. I have lots of other recipes on my site formulated for whole wheat flour, though 🙂

        Reply
    9. Erin says

      October 13, 2021 at 2:05 am

      this was so easy and so fun to have something different for snacks! we'll make again!

      ★★★★

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      • Alexis Joseph says

        October 14, 2021 at 6:32 pm

        Thanks so much, Erin!

        Reply
    10. Kelsy says

      August 03, 2021 at 7:51 pm

      These were so so good!! I’m breastfeeding so I also added some flax seed and brewers yeast to make them into a lactation cookie. I love the soft texture! These will be my new go to when I’ve got over ripe bananas to use up!

      ★★★★★

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      • Alexis says

        August 08, 2021 at 11:44 pm

        AMAZING, thanks Kelsy! The perfect breastfeeding snack!

        Reply
    11. Valerie says

      July 20, 2021 at 7:54 pm

      I absolutely LOVED these!!! Couldn't be easier to make and held up so well - tasted even better the next day! I made a double batch - 1 with raisins and 1 with chocolate chips. Can't go wrong with either! : ) My hubs is team Oatmeal Raisin all the way (and I def loved these, too!) so you can't go wrong with the OG recipe either way!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 27, 2021 at 7:12 pm

        Heck yes! For once I preferred raisins over chocolate chips...who am I?!

        Reply
    12. Dylan says

      July 19, 2021 at 3:53 pm

      Yummmm! I feel like oatmeal raisin cookies don't get enough love! These look fab!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 27, 2021 at 7:11 pm

        Amen, I agree!

        Reply

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