Are these cookies crunchy or soft?

They're soft and chewy with a little texture from the oats and chia seeds.

Can I make them without chia seeds?

Yes, you can leave them out or substitute with ground flaxseed or hemp seeds.

Do I need to refrigerate the dough?

Nope! But letting it sit for 5 minutes allows the chia seeds to thicken the dough slightly.

Are these good for toddlers?

Yes! They're soft, naturally sweet, and made with wholesome ingredients—just skip any nuts for little ones.

Can I double or triple the batch?

Absolutely. This recipe scales really well just bake in batches and watch the time.

Can I add protein powder?

Yes, add 1 tablespoon of your favorite protein powder. You may need to increase the wet ingredients slightly.

How do I make them sweeter?

Try a drizzle of honey or maple syrup on top, or add chocolate chips or dried fruit for extra sweetness.

Banana Chia Oat Cookies – We Are Recipes

Banana Chia Oat Cookies: Naturally Sweetened

Recipe by Liliya

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Total Time19 minutes
Yield8 cookies 1x
DietGluten Free

Soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened with banana and maple syrup, these banana chia oat cookies are an easy, healthy breakfast or snack made in one bowl.

Ingredients

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1 ripe banana
1 cup rolled oats
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of salt
Optional: chopped nuts or shredded coconut

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Instructions

Mash the banana in a mixing bowl until mostly smooth.
Add oats, chia seeds, maple syrup (or honey), cinnamon, and salt. Stir well.
Stir in optional add-ins like chopped nuts or coconut, if using.
Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
Bake at 350°F for 12 to 14 minutes, until set and lightly golden on the bottom.
Cool completely on the pan before storing in a sealed container.

Notes

Let batter sit for 5 minutes before baking so the chia seeds can gel and thicken the dough.
Store in an airtight container for 3 days, refrigerate for 7 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
For school-safe versions, avoid nuts and use sunflower seed butter if needed.
Add-ins like chocolate chips, dried fruit, or shredded coconut are great flavor boosters.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 90 kcal
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 25mg
Fat: 3.5g
Saturated Fat: 0.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 13g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg

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