No-Bake Banana Oat Cookies for Kids
Soft, naturally sweetened banana oat cookies perfect for a healthy kids’ snack or lunchbox treat. This American-inspired snack recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, layers ripe bananas, rolled oats, natural peanut butter into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 95 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 medium ripe bananas
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, mash 2 medium ripe bananas with a fork until smooth and slightly chunky.
- Step 2: Stir in 1 1/2 cups rolled oats, 1/4 cup natural peanut butter, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp ground cinnamon until combined into a sticky dough.
- Step 3: Fold 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips into the mixture evenly.
- Step 4: Using a spoon, scoop out 12 equal portions and place on a parchment-lined tray, flattening each slightly with the back of the spoon.
- Step 5: Refrigerate the cookies for at least 30 minutes until firm enough to hold shape and enjoy as a no-bake nutritious snack.
