Banana Oatmeal No Bake Cookies are simple oatmeal cookies made with just a few ingredients. Delicious no bake cookie recipe packed with banana flavor!
I’ve been making traditional No Bake Cookies with chocolate, peanut butter and oats for many years and we all love them. I’ve recently been experimenting with different flavors of No Bake Cookies and decided to try making a banana version. They are so good! Amazing enough that we were all eating the mixture by the spoonful before the cookies were even formed. I like to add a few chocolate chips on the top, but they are really good even without them.
WHAT ARE BANANA NO BAKE COOKIES?
Banana Oatmeal No Bake Cookies only need 6 ingredients and about 10 minutes of prep time. The banana pudding mix in the recipe adds the perfect amount of banana flavor! The cookies take just a few minutes to set up and then they are ready to eat.
Do you love No Bake Cookies as much as we do? We have gathered all of our favorite No Bake Cookie recipes together here! I love no bake cookies because they are so fast and easy to make!
Recipe Highlights
- Endless Flavor Swaps with One Base Recipe: The banana flavor comes entirely from instant pudding mix, which means you can easily transform these cookies into totally different variations—think vanilla, pistachio, butterscotch, lemon, or chocolate—just by swapping the pudding flavor.
- Ridiculously Fast, Minimal-Ingredient Treat: With only 6 simple ingredients and about 10 minutes of prep, these cookies come together quickly without any complicated steps, making them perfect for last-minute cravings or busy days.
- Soft, Chewy Banana Oatmeal Perfection: The banana pudding gives these no-bake cookies a rich, unmistakable banana flavor while the oats create that classic chewy texture that sets up in just minutes and is ready to enjoy almost right away.
Ingredients for No-Bake Banana Oatmeal Cookies
Sugar – Yep, you need sugar to make cookies. You will need 1 ½ cups of granulated sugar.
Butter – Another key ingredient in most cookie recipes. The recipe calls for ¾ cup of butter (1 ½ sticks). For best results, use real butter.
Milk – Any type of milk will work fine. I usually use 2% because that’s what I have on hand, but you can even use a non-dairy alternative if you’d like.
Banana pudding mix – You need a small box (3.4 oz) of instant banana pudding.
Oats – Quick oats work best in no bake cookies. You will need 3 ½ cups.
Vanilla – The higher the quality of the vanilla, the better. You could even add a little bit of lemon extract if you really want to intensify the lemon flavor in the cookies. Be careful not to add too much though – extracts are pretty strong!
HOW TO MAKE BANANA OATMEAL NO BAKE COOKIES
In a large saucepan, mix sugar, butter and milk over medium heat. Stirring occasionally, melt and bring to a boil.
Let the mixture boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add the vanilla and then whisk in the pudding until mixture is smooth. Stir in the oats.
Drop by spoonfuls onto a cookie sheet lined with wax paper. Let the cookies cool before removing from the wax paper. Can be stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
CAN NO BAKE COOKIES BE FROZEN?
Yes, these cookies can absolutely be frozen. It will help them firm up, and in my opinion, taste better! Especially in the summer. Although, mine are always eaten before I even open the freezer!
WHICH OATS ARE BEST FOR NO BAKE COOKIE RECIPE?
Different recipes will call for different kinds of oats, but to make the best No Bake Cookies, you should use quick oats. Using different kinds of oats will change the texture of the cookies, and you risk them not setting up right. Being the main ingredient in this recipe, it’s important to get the right kind of oats.
WILL NO BAKE COOKIES STICK TO FOIL?
I’ve seen these cookies stick to aluminum foil before, but it doesn’t always. To avoid the hassle and the risk I would recommend using wax paper or parchment paper as that’s what’s always worked for me!
DO NO BAKE COOKIES NEED TO BE REFRIGERATED?
Putting No Bakes in the fridge will help the cookies to hold a firmer shape. They also will last longer if you keep them in the fridge.
However, they technically don’t need to be refrigerated. You can store them in an airtight container in room temperature and they will be fine.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR NO BAKE COOKIES TO SET UP?
These cookies only take about 15-20 minutes to cool and set up at room temperature, but you can reduce that time by at least half if you let them set up in the refrigerator. If you prefer the taste and texture of these cookies at room temperature just make sure to remove them from the refrigerator once set. You can definitely eat them while cold though too!
Try more of our favorite no-bake cookie recipes here:
- A bright, zesty twist on a classic treat—these Lemon Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies are bursting with fresh lemon flavor. They come together in minutes and disappear just as fast.
- Oreo No-Bake Cookies skip the oven entirely and go all in on crushed Oreos and oats for a rich, chewy, over-the-top cookies-and-cream fix.
- These Marshmallow Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies deliver a sweet-and-salty crunch with crispy chow mein noodles, marshmallows, creamy peanut butter, and butterscotch all in one addictive bite.
- Caramel Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies come together in under 5 minutes, coating hearty oats in warm, buttery caramel for a soft, chewy treat that feels almost effortless.
- Take classic no-bake cookie flavor and press it into thick, sliceable bars that are easy to share (or keep all to yourself). No Bake Cookie Bars are soft, sweet, and totally addicting!
Banana Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies are easy, made-from-scratch treats that come together with just a handful of simple ingredients. Each soft, chewy bite is loaded with sweet banana flavor for a quick no-bake cookie fix that always hits the spot.
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