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Easy 3-Ingredient Banana Treats: Guilt-Free & Quick

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These simple 3-ingredient guilt-free banana treats are quick, easy, and made with just bananas, oats, and your choice of mix-ins. Ready in under 20 minutes, they’re a healthy snack that tastes indulgent.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas (medium to large, heavily spotted with brown)
  • 1 ½ cups rolled oats (old-fashioned oats work best)
  • ⅓ cup mix-ins of your choice (e.g., dark chocolate chips, chopped nuts, dried cranberries, shredded coconut)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter or almond butter (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed or chia seeds (optional)
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (optional, reduce oats to 1 ¼ cups)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Peel the three ripe bananas and place them in a large mixing bowl. Mash them with a fork until smooth, similar to baby food consistency.
  3. Add 1 ½ cups of rolled oats to the mashed bananas. Stir until well combined. Let the mixture sit for 2-3 minutes so the oats can absorb moisture.
  4. Fold in your ⅓ cup of mix-ins and any optional flavorings (vanilla, salt, spices). If using chocolate chips, save a few to press into the tops before baking.
  5. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each scoop. Gently flatten each scoop into a disc about ½ inch thick.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the tops look set. For crunchier treats, bake for 13-14 minutes.
  7. Let the treats cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for natural sweetness. Let the mixture rest for 2-3 minutes after adding oats to improve texture. For extra moisture, add more oats if batter seems too loose. These treats freeze well for up to 3 months.

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