3 Ingredient Oatmeal Cookies (No Banana)
3 ingredient oatmeal cookies (no banana) are a quick and easy treat made with oats, a sweetener like maple syrup or honey, and a binding agent such as butter or nut butter. These cookies are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, making them a perfect healthy snack. They're customizable to suit various dietary needs, like vegan or gluten-free options, and can be made in minutes. Whether you enjoy them as a simple snack or add your favorite mix-ins, these cookies are a delicious and wholesome choice for any time of day.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowl For combining oats, sweetener, and binding agent.
- 1 Baking Sheet Line with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- 1 Spoon or Cookie Scoop To portion the dough into cookie shapes.
- 1 Oven Preheat to the specified temperature for baking.
- 1 Oven mitts For handling the hot baking sheet.
- 1 Cooling rack Optional, for cooling cookies evenly.
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Oats Rolled oats or quick oats work best.
- 1/4 Cup Sweetener Can use maple syrup, honey, or brown sugar.
- 1/4 Cup Butter or Nut Butter Use melted butter or a nut butter of choice (e.g., peanut or almond).
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of oats, 1/4 cup of sweetener (maple syrup, honey, or brown sugar), and 1/4 cup of melted butter or nut butter.
- Combine: Stir the ingredients together until everything is well mixed. The dough should be sticky but easy to handle.
- Shape Cookies: Use a spoon or cookie scoop to portion out the dough. Place spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, flattening them slightly to form cookie shapes.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until they’re golden brown around the edges.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. This will help them firm up.
- Enjoy: Once cooled, enjoy your crispy-chewy 3 ingredient oatmeal cookies!