Three-Ingredient Banana Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies
A simple, naturally sweetened treat made with ripe bananas, hearty oats, and a touch of dark chocolate.
Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min
Makes about
1 serving
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Made by Kelli + Lila
Kelli created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan
Time saver
Store these in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, as the fresh fruit makes them moist.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Peel and mash the banana until smooth
In a medium bowl, peel and mash the banana until smooth.
Look for: smooth
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Stir in the oat and chocolate chip…
Stir in the oat and chocolate chip until well combined.
Look for: well combined
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Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough for…
Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie and place on the baking sheet, flattening slightly with the back of a spoon.
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Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cookies…
Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cookies are set and slightly golden.
Look for: the cookies are set and slightly golden
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Allow to cool on the pan for…
Allow to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Allow: 5 minutes
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