Gluten free Skinny Banana Oat Flaxseed Cookies. Happy Friday you guys!!! We made it through another week. It’s time to let loose and celebrate (while sticking to our diets).
And I’m here to tell you that ripe bananas are not just for bread anymore!!! These breakfast (or brunch) skinny banana oat cookies are sooooo good and so easy to make. And they are vegan and gluten-free too (thanks to the gluten-free old fashioned rolled oats from Bob’s Red Mill down below)!!
I’ve made these breakfast snack cookies three times in the past two weeks . . and they have disappeared FAST every time. You can feel good about eating these because there’s no butter, no added sugar (you get the sweetness from the bananas and chocolate chips) and they are packed with good nutrition, like flaxseed meal.
Yes, I used flaxseed meal again. What can I say? I love the stuff!
If you’ve never baked with flaxseed meal, you really need to try it! It adds a great nuttiness (and great added nutrition too!) to your baked treats! To find out more about flaxseed and for another favorite recipe, click here.
I’m going to bake more this weekend for my running group! I hope you give these gluten free skinny banana oat flaxseed cookies a try! Hope everyone has a fabulous weekend and don’t forget to enter all the giveaways I’ve got going on! Hit the link back to my homepage to find them!
And to all the mothers out there, hope everyone has a fabulous Mother’s Day!! Hoping for lots of homemade gifts and breakfast in bed!
Skinny Banana Oat Flaxseed Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup gluten free rolled oats
- 1/2 cup ground flaxseed meal
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut unsweetened or sweetened
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- pinch kosher salt
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate chips* + more if desired
- Maldon sea salt flakes if desired
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a parchment paper lined baking sheet and set aside.
- Using a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork. Add in the rolled oats, flaxseed meal, shredded coconut, almonds and salt. Mix together with a spoon. Add in the chocolate chips with mix together again.
- Using a cookie scoop, scoop out the cookie batter and place on the baking sheet. The cookies don't spread so don't worry about the spacing too much. Press down gently with your hands if flatter tops are desired. Bake for about 20 to 22 minutes, or until lightly golden brown on the outside. Remove from oven and sprinkle with Maldon sea salt flakes if desired. Let cool for about 8 to 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Your running group must love you! And not just because you bake them healthy treats. But that’s a good start! 🙂
These look fantastic. I’m a huge fan of Bob’s Red Mill. They rock my husband’s GF world!
Flaxseed meal is my favorite egg replacer when baking vegan treats! It’s the best. I would go to TOWN on these cookies. They wouldn’t even stand a chance. 🙂
How healthy and delicious looking! I’m always looking for snacks that are waist-friendly. These would definitely be a great option.
Breakfast cookies are my biggest weakness! There’s no chance that these cookies would even last an hour in this house. 😉 But that shouldn’t be a problem because they totally look like the easiest thing EVER to whip up at a moments notice! Happy Friday Alice!!
All your healthy recipes have been so killer! I love these, and brunch week was the best!
Thanks so much, J!!
Love breakfast cookies and you can never go wrong with the banana oat combination! These look amazing! LOVE your healthy recipes this week 🙂
These breakfast cookies totally rock! I love all the wholesome ingredients you added! Everything you made for brunchweek was awesome! Have a Happy Mother’s Day weekend!:)
Gosh, I need to get me that flaxseed meal!! Just so good. These cookies look amazing Alice! Hope you have a wonderful weekend with the girls. Happy Mother’s Day!!
Those cookies look SO delicious!! I love that they’re skinny, I can have more than one! 🙂
I’m ready for my mid-morning snack and your flax cookies are calling my name! So yummy and healthy!!! Happy Mother’s Day to one of the sweetest moms I know 🙂
You shared such delicious recipes for brunch week, Alice! I’m loving that you ended the week with these cookies. They sound delicious! I love the banana and flax seed combo! Yum!
I’m all about cookies for breakfast…especially when they contain Bob’s Red Mill oats! And the flaxseed? What a fun way to work in such a super healthy ingredient. Sign me up for a dozen cookies, please!
Yes! Cookies for breakfast 😀 These look so delicious Alice, great recipe!
LOVE this recipe! I have enjoyed your recipes this week. All have looked scrumptious!!! Happy Mother’s Day this weekend! Hope it’s great for you!
These cookies look so good! Your running group is in for a treat!
For being SO healthy I can’t believe how delicious these look!! Yum!
Healthy cookies are the best kind! I’m also a big fan of flaxseed meal — such a great healthy swap!
What a simple yet brilliant recipe for healthy cookies. Love it!
Any day that starts with a cookie, is a GREAT day! Love how simple these are to make, and how simply delicious and healthy they are to eat!! 🙂 Pinned!
These sound delicious esp. for my nephew who has egg allergies. Question – can I use ground flaxseed instead of flaxseed meal?
Omg yay they’re vegan! These look awesome and so packed of awesome grains. Pinning 🙂
These breakfast cookies look fantastic! Plus I love how portable they are. That makes them perfect for breakfast on the go!
What a great grab and go breakfast idea. Thanks for sharing
These are so totally up my alley! The look and sound amazing… and I think hungry teenage boys would find them irresistible. I’m going to give them a go this weekend as I’ve all the ingredients.. Hope you have a lovely Mother’s Day!
BRM products are just the. best. I’ve never cooked with their flaxseed, but I use their almond meal all the time. My pantry is stocked! More importantly, you should be giving that knee a rest – not running. You crazy lady! Happy Mother’s Day weekend, Alice!
Yum, these look incredible! Thanks for sharing 🙂
thank you so much!!! I hope you try them!
What a perfect bite for that mid-morning hunger pang.
I love these cookies, I have a feeling I’d indulge in one or two for breakfast! 😉
Heck yes. These look sooo good!
I am always down for cookies for breakfast
Your cookies looks amazing and delicious, although the recipe is so healthy. Definitely a must try. I’m pretty sure my boyfriend will be happy to have these in the office drawer for an afternoon snack 🙂
So good but I would need to triple the banana cookie recipe since we are a family of 6. Thank you for this gift.
There are many comments regarding how the cookies look but few about how they actually taste. I did not enjoy this recipe and would not make it again. The flavor is not good…there are much better choices out there for utilizing oats and flax.
Hi Jennifer, I’m sorry to hear this. . but thank you for taking the time to leave a comment for me. I personally loved these. . these are lighter cookies. I loved the banana with the chocolate .. these are not going to taste as good as other cookies made with eggs, butter and some kind of sugar. If you have other recipes that you have tried and you want to share, please feel free. Thank you!
yummmm! I’ve been trying to find a way to use my flaxseed meal! Will try these with steel-cut oats and walnuts 🙂
Wow, these cookies are excellent! I added some dates for extra sweetness and used almond meal instead of coconut (as I am not much of a coconut fan) and they are simply delicious.
Hi Veronika, I’m so happy to hear that! Hooray!
Delicious! Thank you so much for the recipe. Followed exactly, including the salt. Only difference, the coconut I had in the pantry was sweetened.
Hooray! Glad you enjoyed, Aimee!
YUMMY AND CRUNCHY COOKIES. ONE OF THE BEST RECIPE.
These cookies are made with mashed bananas, rolled oats, and flaxseeds for added nutrition. They’re also sweetened with brown sugar and honey for a delicious sweetness that isn’t overwhelming. Not only are they a great treat to enjoy with your morning coffee or tea, but they also make for a guilt-free snack throughout the day.