No-Bake Banana Oat Cookies with Honey and Cinnamon

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These naturally sweetened, no-bake cookies blend ripe bananas with oats, honey, and warm cinnamon for a wholesome treat perfect for kids. This American-inspired snack recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 10 minutes, layers ripe bananas, rolled oats, honey 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 90 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.

Prep: 10 min Serves 12 American cuisine 90 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, mash 2 medium ripe bananas with a fork until smooth and slightly chunky.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 1 1/2 cups rolled oats, 3 tbsp honey, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until fully combined.
  3. Step 3: If desired, fold in 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips for a fun twist.
  4. Step 4: Using a tablespoon, scoop and shape the mixture into 12 small cookie rounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Step 5: Refrigerate the cookies for at least 30 minutes until firm to the touch and easy to handle.

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