--- title: "Healthy Oat and Banana Cookies — Galletas de Avena y Plátano" description: "Versión en Español. Oat and banana cookies are mashed ripe bananas mixed with instant oats and, if you like, raisins, chocolate chips, vanilla, and cinnamon, spooned onto a lined tray, shaped, and bak..." url: https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/healthy-oat-banana-cookies-galletas-de-avena-y-platano-recipe/ date: 2026-10-06 modified: 2026-10-06 author: "Carlos Uhart M." image: https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/oat-banana-cookies-featured.jpg categories: ["Desserts"] type: post lang: en --- # Healthy Oat and Banana Cookies — Galletas de Avena y Plátano [Versión en Español](https://comidaschilenas.com/receta-de-galleta-de-avena-y-platanos-caseras/) ![Healthy oat and banana cookies on a tray](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/oat-banana-cookies-featured.jpg)*Oat and banana cookies* Oat and banana cookies are mashed ripe bananas mixed with instant oats and, if you like, raisins, chocolate chips, vanilla, and cinnamon, spooned onto a lined tray, shaped, and baked at 180°C (356°F) for 15 minutes until golden. They take 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of baking, and serve 4. A healthy snack for breakfast or Chilean once, combining the nutrition of oats with the natural sweetness of banana. Contents - [1. How to Make Oat Cookies?](#How_to_Make_Oat_Cookies) - [2. Nutritional Information](#Nutritional_Information) - [3. Oat and Banana Cookies Recipe](#Oat_and_Banana_Cookies_Recipe) - [3.1. Ingredients](#Ingredients) - [3.2. Instructions](#Instructions) - [4. Additional Tips](#Additional_Tips) - [4.1. Very ripe bananas](#Very_ripe_bananas) - [4.2. Leave space](#Leave_space) - [4.3. Soft or crisp](#Soft_or_crisp) - [4.4. Add nuts](#Add_nuts) - [5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)](#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs) - [5.1. 1. How do I make them soft or crisp?](#1_How_do_I_make_them_soft_or_crisp) - [5.2. 2. Can I make them ahead?](#2_Can_I_make_them_ahead) - [5.3. 3. What gluten free options are there?](#3_What_gluten_free_options_are_there) - [5.4. 4. How do I keep them fresh?](#4_How_do_I_keep_them_fresh) - [6. Benefits of Oats](#Benefits_of_Oats) - [7. Did You Know?](#Did_You_Know) - [8. Recommended](#Recommended) ## How to Make Oat Cookies? Mix the ingredients, shape the cookies, and bake until golden. There is no added sugar or flour; the ripe banana binds and sweetens the dough. ## Nutritional Information Each serving of oat and banana cookies contains approximately 180 kcal, 35 g of carbohydrates, 4 g of fat, 4 g of protein, 4 g of fiber, 12 g of sugars, 0 mg of cholesterol, and 5 mg of sodium. These values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients and portion sizes. ## Oat and Banana Cookies Recipe **Preparation:** 10 minutes **Cooking:** 15 minutes **Servings:** 4 ### Ingredients - 2 ripe bananas - 1 cup of instant oats - ¼ cup of raisins - Chocolate chips - ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract - A pinch of cinnamon ### Instructions 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) for at least 10 minutes and line a baking tray with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork into a smooth purée. ![Instant oats for banana cookies](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/instant-oats-banana-cookies.jpg)*Instant Oats* 1. Add the instant oats and mix until even, adding the raisins, chocolate chips, vanilla, or a pinch of cinnamon if you like. Spoon the mixture onto the tray with a large spoon and press gently into rounded cookies. ![Chocolate chips for oat and banana cookies](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/chocolate-chips-oat-cookies.jpg)*Chocolate Chips* 1. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden, then let cool at room temperature. Serve warm or cold, as a healthy snack, at breakfast, or at once with coffee or hot chocolate. ## Additional Tips ### Very ripe bananas Bananas with brown spots are sweeter and bind the dough better. ### Leave space Leave 3 cm (1¼ inches) between cookies so the air circulates and they brown evenly. ### Soft or crisp Bake 12 minutes for a soft center or 18 minutes for a crisp cookie. ### Add nuts Chopped walnuts or almonds add crunch and healthy fats. | Original ingredient | Substitute | Ratio | Flavor note | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Instant oats | Certified gluten free oats | 1 cup | Gluten free | | Raisins | Dried cranberries | ¼ cup | Tarter | | Chocolate chips | Chopped walnuts | ¼ cup | Crunchier | | Oats | Almond flour plus chia | ¾ + ¼ cup | Gluten free, denser | ## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ### 1. How do I make them soft or crisp? Bake at 180°C for 12 minutes for a soft center or 18 minutes for a crisp cookie throughout. Leave 3 cm between cookies so they brown evenly. ### 2. Can I make them ahead? The unbaked dough keeps up to 3 days refrigerated in an airtight container, or 1 month frozen in individual portions. ### 3. What gluten free options are there? Use certified gluten free oats or replace them with quinoa flakes, or with ¾ cup of almond flour mixed with ¼ cup of chia seeds. ### 4. How do I keep them fresh? Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days, or in the fridge for 1 week. ## Benefits of Oats These cookies are a healthy alternative to store bought options loaded with sugar and saturated fat. Oats provide fiber and lasting energy, and bananas are a good source of potassium, important for muscle function. ## Did You Know? Bananas contain tryptophan, an amino acid the body uses to make serotonin, often called the happiness hormone. ## Recommended - [Healthy Oatmeal Apple Cookies Recipe](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/healthy-oatmeal-apple-cookies-galletas-de-avena-y-manzana-recipe/) - [Chilean Oatmeal Coconut Cookies Recipe](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/chilean-oatmeal-coconut-cookies-galletas-de-avena-y-coco-recipe/) - [Oat Banana Pancakes Recipe](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/oat-banana-pancakes-panqueques-de-avena-recipe/) - [Chilean Banana Loaf Cake Recipe](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/chilean-banana-loaf-cake-queque-de-platano-recipe/)