Skinny Banana Cookies Recipe (2024)

I found these cookies on Pinterest and I was a little hesitant to make them. They only require 3 ingredients and they are much healthier than other cookies.

Let’s be honest. I’ve tried some healthy cookies in the past and they have been a little bland.

These Skinny Banana Cookies smelled amazing while they were baking…and, to tell you the truth, they turned out delicious! For being a healthy cookie… I rate them a 10!

How to Make Skinny banana Cookies:

With only three ingredients, these cookies are fast and easy to whip up.

Start by preheating your oven to 350°F.

Unlike a traditional cookie recipe, you will need to spray a cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

Mix the mashed bananas and oats in a bowl. Fold in the chocolate chips.

Using a spoon or cookie scoop, make cookies and place on the cookie sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes. My trick to making them look good is to add a few chocolate chips on top right as they come out of the oven!

Tips and Tricks to make skinny cookies:

• Some of our readers add a little cinnamon and vanilla for extra flavor. Thanks for the tip!
• If you don’t want to use cooking spray, line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Keep in mind that the texture of these cookies won’t be the same as you would expect from a traditional cookie. Still, we (and many of our readers) highly recommend them.
• Try adding a spoonful of peanut butter!

Related recipe: Love a good banana treat? Try our Banana Breakfast Smoothie (really, you could eat it any time of the day!)

Things to add into the cookies :

We love the simplicity of three ingredients, but we also understand how important it is to mix things up every now and again. Try some of these mix ins in addition or in the place of the chocolate chips:

• raisins
• craisins
• walnuts
• pecans

how to Store for later:

We recommend placing extra cookies in an airtight container. Store them in the fridge for 2-3 days.

Some readers have reported that they’ve made a double batch and the frozen them. We haven’t tried this personally, but we think it’s a great idea.

Watch how to make these skinny banana cookies:

Check out ourYoutube Channel. We will show you how to make these tasty Skinny Banana Cookies HERE

IF YOU’RE READY TO TRY ANOTHER HEALTHY DESSERT, WE THINK YOU MIGHT LIKE SOME OF THESE:

• Protein Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Healthy Greek Yogurt Chocolate Fruit Dip
• Skinny Banana Split
• Fudgy Avocado Brownies
• Skinny Frozen Strawberry Bites
• Frosted Banana Cookies

(Recipe from The Burlap Bag)

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1. Julie says:

   I made these cookies today and they are something I will make again. I added a little vanilla and cinnamon. Do you have any idea of the calorie content in these?

2. Dot says:

   Love your recipes and have tried many of them. My grandchildren love the banana cookies. So yummy and fast to make.

3. Dot says:

   My grandchildren love these cookies, so yummy and easy to make.

4. Angi says:

   I can not find the recipe for the skinny banana cookies, where can I locate the recipe?

5. Sarah says:

   I had to cook these almost 1/2 hour..but super yummy & 117 cal for 2 wow...and put together in 10 min

6. nanci says:

   I made these today and they were delicious. I decided to freeze them and it worked. Now I have a tasty frozen treat for my kids (well, really for me).

7. Jackie says:

   How did the freezing go? Did you put a bunch in ziplock bags?? I made them tonight and they are sooooo good!!!

8. Twilightmomtsm says:

   Usually I like everything on this site. Not sure if I did something wrong, but I did NOT like these.

9. Barbara says:

   I made these cookies today and added cinnamon as well. They do taste quite good, but the texture is a little weird as cookies go...somewhat wet tofu/mushroom like. I entered the ingredients into MyFitnessPal.com and came up with 79 calories per cookie for 14 cookies. I used Nestle dark chocolate morsels. You can do the same with your ingredients in the Recipe tab of MyFitnessPal.com. Happy baking.

10. Sara says:

    No, not feeling these cookies at all. Maybe it is the texture. Ug

11. Pat MacKeage says:

    I would say as a healthy alternative cookie, that these are quite delicious. Yes, the texture is different than a regular cookie, but quite good despite this. I did not use a cooking spray as I try to avoid this type of chemical, and instead simply spooned out the cookies onto a parchment lined baking tray. The recipe made 15 cookies and I worked out with the help of a calorie counter that each cookie equals 44.67 calories. A nice little treat when you're craving a treat but are trying to avoid more calorie laden baked products.

12. Becca says:

    I definitely had my doubts about how these cookies with only 3 ingredients would taste and turn out, but I must say I was so impressed!! They are so incredibly easy to make, healthy and they are actually delicious! Five stars

13. Jennifer Bartlett says:

    Love these! Super easy for a non-baker. I added a half teaspoon vanilla, a few sprinkles of cinnamon and threw some Reese's Pieces in there. Not sure how "skinny" mine were but I loved not using flour, eggs or milk!

14. Shar says:

    I am on a strict diet of no grains, refined sugar, pasta or dairy, this is my little cheat area so I can have a snack! I do splurge and add the dark chocolate chips. These are so simple to make! And tasty warm out of the oven or kept in the fridge cold. Love Love love and the hubby loves them too!

15. ange says:

    i also found these on Pinterest. This is an awesome recipe for overripe bananas.i used cinnamon chips because i did not have chocolate ones. the boyfriend loves them.I started lining a small loaf pan with parchment & mash it in there and bake a bit longer. Let it cool & cut into bars & wrap in waxed paper. quick easy granola bars. i had a horrible time with them sticking to my cookie sheet. Use parchment paper!Also tried with homemade applesauce & apple chunks & cinnamon chips instead of the bananas. i prefer that variation. pretty much any add in would be good. i am thinking cranberries next time

16. Whitenebula says:

    Thanks for this recipe! This is my go-to recipe now when I have overripe bananas. So easy and healthy.I always add cinnamon, and sometimes I add raisins rather than or in addition to chocolate chips.

17. Susan Lubbs says:

    See Also

    Low Fat Chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

    Tried your recipe for Skinny Banana Cookies and they were very good. Will make again.

18. Jessie21 says:

    Not a fan of these. The oatmeal gets hard in the oven, and they taste very bland. Even for a "healthy" cookie I wouldn't recommend.

19. Alicia says:

    Made these cookies this evening after the gym....omg so yummy' I will absolutely be making these again!

20. Laura says:

    Trying these out right now - they are currently in the oven! Hope they turn out good :)Wondering if anyone knows if you could substitute any other fruit instead of bananas? I have some over-ripe peaches on my counter I've been trying to figure out what to do with. Might try this with them.

21. Katie says:

    I added cranberries, walnuts, unsweetened coconut, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and some chia seeds! The kitchen smells great!

22. Ashley S. says:

    Love these, as does my 4-year-old son. Thanks for sharing.

23. Angela says:

    I just made these and love them! They taste great for being a healthy treat. I added some chia seeds and a little bit of baking extract to give it a little extra "cookie" flavor. Not only were these super easy but they are such a great way of using bananas that might otherwise get tossed. I will definitely be making these again.

24. Joyce says:

    These are a quick and easy little snack for times when you just want a little something sweet without all the guilt. I cooked them about 5 minutes longer too, looking for something a little more crisp and that seemed to do the trick. I would make these again, but might add less chocolate chips and include chopped nuts or something like that for crunch. Thanks for the idea!

25. Pamela says:

    Just baked these cookies and they turned out amazing! I made a double batch and added 1 tsp. of cinnamon and a splash of vanilla. When I first put them on the pan I thought they would run all over, but was shocked that they stayed formed and in place. Love them can't wait to bake them again.

26. Darlene says:

    Oatmeal is a grain.

27. Amanda says:

    Had 2 ripe bananas hanging around on the countertop & found this recipe on pinterest. It's quick, easy & the sugar or flour a bonus for me they are really good too! Thanks for sharing!

28. Paola says:

    Just made them! Love love love them! Thanks for the recipe :)

29. LisaMarie says:

    Has anyone tried adding peanut butter? Something about this recipe screams peanut butter needs to be added. Look pretty darn good though even sans PB.

30. rachel says:

    Hello. i AM A HUGE health nut and was wondering how healthy these are. I was also reading other comments and was wondering what is the texture? If i were to add vanilla and cinnamon how would you use? These are a snack? Thanks for all the help you can provide me with!

31. Cyd says:

    Hi Rachel, just click on the MAGIC button under the picture of the cookies, then click on NUTRITION. With 16 cookies per batch that equals about 59 calories per cookie. You will also see all of the nutritional value for the cookies. This is our sister site - MyRecipeMagic.com. You can click on the MAGIC button on all of our recipes for the nutrition. These cookies will not have the texture of a big gooey chocolate chip cookie, but for being healthy the texture is not bad at all.

32. Tanalee says:

    The texture is a little different but it's bananas not flour and eggs, that should be expected. Having said that they are super yummy! I added cinnamon, based off other posts, and I added a tablespoon of peanut butter. I would definitely make them again. I didn't have old fashioned oats, just minute oats. Next time I'd like to try with the old fashioned and some other additives would be fun too.

33. Stephanie says:

    I think I made mine a little too large. Should cook them longer or will they get a little less mushy as they cool? Thank you!

34. Mandy V says:

    Tried these today for a football party. Very easy!

35. Liz says:

    Could you use pumpkin or applesauce instead of the banana? If so, how much would you use?

36. Cyd says:

    Hi Liz, sorry we haven't made it with pumpkin or applesauce so we can't help you much there.

37. geri says:

    I loved these cookies a great low cal treat. I was amazed they turned out so good and easy to make. Thank you.

38. Jill says:

    These are a great fun snack for my kids (and me). I add cinnamon, a little honey and a Tbls of flaxseed meal. A great substitute for cereal or granola bars. I make a double batch and freeze them for convenience.

39. Holly says:

    I made these tonight, they turned out great! I added crunchy peanut butter, cinnamon and vanilla. They are healthy and delicious!

40. Beckyja says:

    Have just made these to tempt me away from all the Christmas chocolates- they are delicious! Added vanilla, cinnamon and some raisins. Would really recommend - for people who aren't calorie counting too!

41. Ashton says:

    Oh my goodness... These are sooo delicious! I made one batch this morning, went to the grocery store, and then found that they were all gone. The second batch is in the oven right now! Thank you for posting this great recipe.

42. Cortney Bond says:

    Thank you so much for this recipe! You saved me from making a bad decision! These were so easy to make. I added carob chips, Truvia and Cider Spices original spice blends (cinnamon and apples). They are amazing!!

43. Desiree says:

    How do you store them to keep fresh for the next day? Do you recommend a ziploc bag or a cookie container?

44. Cyd says:

    A ziploc bag or airtight container. We also kept them in the fridge.

45. Carol says:

    Just made these! I added cacao chips & chopped pecans! So delicious and healthy! I will be making these again!

46. Michelle Hedges Garcia says:

    Any idea on calorie content? Thanks

47. Jenifer says:

    I put some powered peanut butter and unsweetened cocoa powder in.

48. karen smith says:

    can you use quick cooking oatmeal?

49. Cyd says:

    Yes, that will work great.

50. 3kidsmom says:

    Awesome way to use ripe bananas and perfect sweetness actually reminded me of sponge cake thanks for the great cookie