The easiest recipe for healthy Banana Oatmeal Raisin Cookies made with 7 simple ingredients and no added sugar or oil. These cookies are soft and cakey, ready in about 25 minutes, and make a nutritious snack for toddlers, kids and adults. They’re quick to prepare, freezer-friendly, vegan and gluten free.
This easy recipe highlights humble bananas and rolled oats to create a tasty, wholesome cookie. They work well as a grab-and-go breakfast or an everyday snack.
These treats are softer and more bar-like than a traditional crispy-edge cookie — think cakey oatmeal snack cookies. They’re especially kid-friendly, and if you prefer chocolate you can easily swap raisins for chocolate chips in your own variation.
Ingredients
- Old fashioned oats: Use rolled oats (not steel-cut or instant). I haven’t tested quick oats for this recipe.
- Almond flour: Adds a tender texture and a subtle nutty flavor. Almond flour’s natural fats help the cookies hold together; regular all-purpose flour won’t perform the same here.
- Bananas: Very ripe is best. Two medium overripe bananas provide natural sweetness, so these cookies are not as sweet as dessert cookies but are still satisfying.
- Cinnamon: Classic warming spice for oatmeal raisin cookies.
- Baking soda: A small amount helps the cookies rise slightly and keeps them light.
- Salt: Enhances the overall flavor and balances sweetness.
- Raisins: Chewy, naturally sweet bites that pair beautifully with cinnamon.
The combination of cinnamon and raisins gives these cookies a comforting, familiar flavor. They actually mellow and taste even better after resting overnight.
Once a baby is able to safely eat raisins, these also make a convenient option for baby-led weaning or a family-friendly snack.
How to store
Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. After that, keep leftovers refrigerated. The flavors develop after a day, and many people prefer them on day two.
You can freeze the cookies for up to three months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
Leave a comment if you try them — I’d love to hear what you think!
Healthy Banana Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (no added sugar)
4.8 from 20 reviews
- Author: Alexis Joseph
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 16 cookies
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
A simple, wholesome cookie made with ripe banana and rolled oats. With only seven ingredients and no added sugar or oil, these soft, cakey cookies are a healthy snack option for all ages. They’re quick to make and freeze well.
Ingredients
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a medium bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add the oats, almond flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt, then stir until combined. Fold in the raisins.
- Form the dough into 16 even balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Gently flatten each ball with your palm — they won’t spread much while baking.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, until set. Allow to cool; the cookies often taste best the next day as the flavors develop.
Notes
Adapted from a similar breakfast cookie recipe. For storage: keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days; move any remaining cookies to the refrigerator after that. To freeze, place in a sealed container for up to three months.