🍪 Oatmeal Cookies (No Flour)
These are soft, chewy, and naturally simple—no flour needed. Great for a quick snack with pantry staples.
⏱ Time
20–25 minutes total
🧾 Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- ¼ cup peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 2–3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional, for extra sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Optional add-ins:
- Chocolate chips
- Raisins or chopped dates
- Chopped nuts
- Shredded coconut
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat
Oven to 180°C (350°F) (or air fryer at 170°C / 340°F). - Mix
In a bowl, combine mashed bananas, peanut butter, honey, and vanilla.
Stir in oats, cinnamon, and salt. Fold in any add-ins. - Shape
Scoop small portions and flatten slightly on a lined tray (they don’t spread much). - Bake / Air fry
- Oven: 12–15 minutes
- Air fryer: 8–10 minutes
- Cool
Let them rest for a few minutes—they firm up as they cool.
💡 Tips for Best Texture
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness.
- For firmer cookies, add 1–2 tablespoons of extra oats.
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake.
🔄 Variations
- Protein boost: add a scoop of protein powder (adjust moisture if needed)
- Vegan: already vegan if using maple syrup instead of honey
- Chocolate version: add cocoa powder + chocolate chips
- Spiced: nutmeg + cardamom for extra warmth
🥛 Serving Ideas
- With milk or tea
- As a pre-workout snack
- Crumbled over yogurt