The easiest healthy cookies you can make with just 3 ingredients
If you’re looking for a quick, healthy cookie recipe that requires minimal effort and simple ingredients, these 3 ingredient oat cookies are one of the easiest recipes you can make.
They’re naturally sweet, soft, and satisfying, with a texture that feels indulgent while still staying light.
Perfect for snacks, breakfast, or when you want something sweet without overdoing it.
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Why this recipe works
This recipe works because:
- only 3 simple ingredients
- no refined sugar needed
- naturally sweet from bananas
- quick and beginner-friendly
Calories & Protein (per cookie)
- Calories: ~90 kcal
- Protein: ~3 g
Tools you’ll need
- Mixing bowl
- Spatulas, I love this set from Amazon
- Baking tray
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup oats
- 40 g dark chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Mash the bananas
In a bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
The riper they are, the sweeter your cookies will be.
2. Add oats
Add oats and mix until fully combined.
3. Add chocolate chips
Fold in the chocolate chips.
4. Shape the cookies
Scoop small portions onto a lined baking tray.
Flatten slightly (they don’t spread much).
5. Bake
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 12–15 minutes.
6. Cool
Let cool for a few minutes — they firm up as they cool.
7. Serve
Enjoy warm or store for later.
Tips for the best result
- use very ripe bananas
- don’t skip flattening
- don’t overbake
- use good quality chocolate
Make it lighter (lower calorie swaps)
- reduce chocolate chips
- add more oats for structure
- use smaller portions
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Storage & meal prep
Store in an airtight container:
- room temperature → 1–2 days
- fridge → up to 4 days
Make it a full snack
To make them more filling:
- pair with yogurt
- add peanut butter
- add protein source
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Variations
- peanut butter version
- protein version (add protein powder)
- cinnamon version
- coconut version
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