The Best Banana Bread Cookies (Only 6 Ingredients!)

Got a ripe banana on your counter and no time for banana bread? We’ve got just the thing: Banana Bread Cookies — soft, chewy, sweet little bites that taste just like banana bread but bake in a fraction of the time.

The best part? They’re made with only 6 ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. No mixer, no chilling, no complicated steps — just simple, homemade goodness.
🍌 What Are Banana Bread Cookies?

Think of them as the perfect hybrid between banana bread and soft drop cookies. These cookies are fluffy like muffins, sweet like banana bread, and super quick to whip up. They're perfect for breakfast-on-the-go, after-school snacks, or late-night cravings.

They’re also a great way to use up those one or two sad bananas sitting on the counter — you know the ones.
🧁 6-Ingredient Banana Bread Cookie Recipe
Ingredients:

    1 ripe banana (medium to large)

    1 cup quick oats (or old-fashioned, pulsed slightly in a blender)

    ½ cup peanut butter (or almond butter)

    ¼ cup maple syrup or honey

    ½ tsp cinnamon (optional but delicious)

    ⅓ cup chocolate chips or chopped walnuts (optional — or use both!)

Instructions:
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    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    In a medium bowl, mash the banana until smooth.

    Add the peanut butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and oats. Mix until fully combined.

    Fold in the chocolate chips or nuts, if using.

    Scoop tablespoon-sized mounds onto the baking sheet. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon — they won’t spread much.

    Bake for 10–12 minutes
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👌 Why You’ll Love These Cookies

    ✅ Only 6 ingredients

    ✅ No refined sugar

    ✅ No flour, no eggs

    ✅ Naturally gluten-free (if using certified GF oats)

    ✅ Vegan-friendly (if using maple syrup and dairy-free chips)

    ✅ Freezer-friendly

They’re soft, satisfying, and not overly sweet — perfect for little hands, grown-up snacks, or tossing into lunchboxes.
Make Them Your Own

These cookies are endlessly customizable. Try these variations:

    Add a spoonful of flaxseed for extra fiber

    Mix in dried fruit, like cranberries or raisins

    Use almond butter or cashew butter for a twist

    Drizzle with melted dark chocolate for a dessert-worthy upgrade

Storing & Freezing

    Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

    Refrigerate for up to 1 week.

    Freeze for up to 2 months. Just thaw at room temperature or pop in the microwave for 10–15 seconds.

Final Bite

These Banana Bread Cookies prove that baking can be easy, healthy(ish), and delicious — all at once. Whether you’re cleaning out your fruit bowl or just need a quick treat, this simple recipe hits the sweet spot.

And with just 6 ingredients and 15 minutes from start to finish, there’s really no reason not to make a batch right now.