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Be prepared to be delighted with this 2-ingredient cookies, also known as magic oatmeal cookies among my friends.
2-Ingredient Cookie Recipe
I couldn’t believe my eyes when my friend Jennifer sent me this Magic Oatmeal Cookie Recipe. I emailed her back and said “you must be missing some ingredients.” Nope, just two! she replied. Lo and behold she was right. I remember the first time I tried the recipe; I was so excited I video-Instagrammed it!
I know they don’t look “pretty” but they are simple and delicious. These breakfast cookies are naturally gluten free -given that you purchased oats labeled not from a wheat processing facility- and they are the perfect vessel to use up your overly ripe bananas.
I have a few ripe bananas on my counter that are about to be used in another batch of these cookies and placed in the freezer. If you are wondering if you can use a frozen banana, the answer is yes!
Ingredients
I told you this recipe is made with two ingredients and no more than that! Let me walk you through them and an optional add-in so you can make the best magic oatmeal cookies:
- Bananas: ripe bananas are sweeter and the best for baking! You can use frozen bananas too.
- Old fashioned oats: make sure you use rolled oats (non instant) otherwise they won’t “hold” together.
- Chocolate chips or raisins: optional for extra flavor and nutrition.
How to Make Magic Oatmeal Cookies
These are called magic cookies for a reason (and not just because of the two ingredients) The steps are super simple and each bite is delicious! Check out the simple process:
- Prep
While the oven preheats, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. - Combine
Blend bananas and oats in the food processor until the mix is smooth but you can still see the oats. If adding chocolate chips, mix them with a spoon. - Bake
Shape the batter with a cookie spoon and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the tops are golden.
Do you need to see to believe? Cook with me in this short video where I show you how the magic (cookies) happens:
More healthy cookie recipes
When you make cookies at home, you realized that they can be a healthy treat by using real ingredients! I have many cookie recipes that are guilt-free even if you enjoy them for breakfast, like these pumpkin pie cookies, these pecan oatmeal cookies, or these coconut cookies. You’ll need more than two ingredients, but they are 100% worthy!
2 Ingredient Magic Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 large ripe bananas
- 1 cup (80 g) old fashioned oats
- ¼ cup (44 g) chocolate chips or raisins*, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of a food processor, blend bananas and oats until bananas are smooth but you can still see the oats. Add chocolate chips and mix with a spoon.
- Scoop out batter with a cookie scoop and place it onto parchment paper.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until tops are golden.
Notes
- The add-ins are optional. You can also add in dried fruits, nuts, or seeds. If you omit chocolate chips and want to make this recipe with raisins, you should add ¼ – ½ teaspoon of cinnamon.
- You can freeze pre-shaped cookies for future baking.
- Nutrition information is calculated without add-ins.
Elizabeth Kleidosty says
Is there a specific measurement for the amount of bananas other than just “two large”? I used one and a half large bananas because they seemed a bit TOO large, and they were STILL too large. Either that or I over blended the mixture? I’m not really sure because I don’t use food processors very often. I used a spatula to push the bananas down on occasion so the blades didn’t miss them, but the result was very soupy. I even added more rolled oats to thicken the mixture (no blending this time) and was unsuccessful.
Laura Fuentes says
In this case, it should be 1-1 1/4 cups measured. Over pulsing will definitely yield a soupy mixture. I also recommend using old fashion oats vs. quick oats as these absorb more liquid. I hope this helps!
Daniel says
I made this cookies but the got stucked to the parchment paper, when I removed them I lost half of each cookie… Any suggestions?
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star says
Hi Laura, can I freeze them after baking the cookies? and how do I defroze them? thank you.
Laura Fuentes says
I prefer to freeze these prior to cooking, however, they can be frozen after. To thaw, you just take out at room temperature.
gina says
Wasn’t sure about these but wow! Added a pinch of cinnamon and a splash of vanilla extract. Thank you!
Laura Fuentes says
I’m so glad they were a success! I too add a little vanilla and cinnamon sometimes… but the “base” is just 2 ingredients. Now you can add any add-ins you like!
Cindy says
This recipe gets all 5 stars for me. I have a 1-yr old who is ridiculously limited in what he can eat. He ate these cookies with absolutely no reaction. It’s a game changer, here.
The rest of the family likes them, too. And I don’t mind letting them eat cookies for breakfast!
Laura Fuentes says
Awesome!! I am so glad these worked out for you with limited options. Hey, it’s just bananas and oats… cookies like this for breakfast are OK in my book.
Angeline says
Hi Laura, will this recipe yield crunchy cookies or is it more of the chewy oat “cookie”?
Laura Fuentes says
they are more like “chewy” oat cookies Angeline. 🙂
Tiffany says
All I can say is YUM!!!
Trudy says
Glad to read your suggestion for frozen bananas. I have a bunch in my freezer. How do I use them with this recipe? Defrost and drain? Eager to try!
Laura Fuentes says
Exactly Trudy. Defrost and drain. Or, add an extra tablespoon of oats to make up for the liquid 😉
Jody says
Yum just made these while I was cooking dinner – so easy and quick and very moreish! I’ve eaten 2 already, must save room for dinner!
Paulina says
Hola Laura!!! Soy de Chile y tus ideas me han sido de gran ayuda para preparar los almuerzos de mi hijo . Me cuesta un poco entender el idioma pero con la ayuda de un diccionario y de los vídeos de YouTube he logrado preparar tus recetas!!!! Muchas gracias por compartir tus grandes ideas!!!
Mañana preparo las galletas con mis hijos!!!! Cariños
Laura Fuentes says
Gracias Paulina! Seguire haciendo videos. Mandame un email cuando quieras con sugerencias para vídeos que quieras ver. 🙂
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
When I saw the recipe I was going to say…isn’t that three ingredients?? Then I saw the last one was optional! I love simple recipes like this with wholesome ingredients!
Laura Fuentes says
well.. yes. 3 ingredients on days that you need a little chocolate…. but the cookie base is only 2 😉
Tracy says
This is probably a silly question but do you think you could substitute coconut flour for the oats to cut down on the carbs?
Laura Fuentes says
I have not tried these with coconut flour. I have a grain free recipe similar to these coming out soon.
Heidi says
I’ve tried a variation where you grind almonds and oats… That would help. I’d just jump in and try the coconut flour. With such a simple recipe you can make a smaller batch easily and experiment! Let us know if you do. 🙂
Laura Fuentes says
Good luck!
Nicole says
When we make banana/oat “cookies” I put the banana and oats in a bowl and let my 2 and 4 yr old mix them up with their hands (they each have their own bowl of banana/oats). Then I let them choose 1/4 C. mix in of their choice (nuts, dried fruit, sprinkle of cinnamon, etc.) and have them mix again. They end up eating most of the “oatmeal” before we can shape it into cookies 🙂 For anyone who doesn’t have a food processor or doesn’t want to make more dirty dishes this method works great. Plus it’s a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen and good work for their little hands!
Laura Fuentes says
You are first Nicole. Thanks for reminding us that the fork/bowl works great too!
Nicole says
I don’t have a food processor so this helped me out! THANK YOU!! The kiddos and I will be making these tomorrow.
Laura Fuentes says
You can definitely make this in the blender too 😉
Nicole says
Oh goodie, I was wondering about that too.