Single Serve Oatmeal Cookie (4 Ingredients, 19g Protein)

We love oatmeal cookie recipes for breakfast. They are nourishing, filling, and so simple to make.

But someday, you don’t feel like baking an entire batch of cookies, or you simply crave a giant cookie just for yourself.

That’s what Single-Serve Oatmeal Cookies are for! Fixing a morning cookie craving in 15 minutes.

What Are Single-Serve Cookies?

A single-serve cookie is a cookie recipe for one person. It’s a single-serve batch of cookie dough cooked quickly in the oven or air fryer to deliver a nice cookie in less than 20 minutes.

It’s the perfect recipe for protein control and fixing your sweet tooth with nourishing ingredients.

How To Make Single-Serve Oatmeal Cookies

It’s very easy to make single-serve oatmeal cookies for your breakfast with just 3 ingredients.

It’s a great swap to your favorite oatmeal recipe, and it doesn’t take long to make.

Plus, it’s loaded with the same wholesome ingredients and nutrients.

Oatmeal Cookie Ingredients

Oatmeal banana lovers, this one-serve banana cookie recipe is for you!

All you need to make this large soft oatmeal banana cookie recipe are 3 basic ingredients:

• Ripe banana – The recipe contains no sugar added, so the riper, the sweeter the cookies will be.
• Peanut butter or almond butter, or sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option.
• Rolled oats or quick oats – it depends on the texture you prefer in cookies. Quick oats make the cookies softer, while rolled oats add more chew and texture.
• Protein powder or oat flour – plant-based protein powder adds a great texture to the cookies – you can replace it with oat flour or almond flour. If you skip it, the cookie recipe works, but it will be very soft, and better to eat on a plate.

Optional Add-on And Flavors

You can add any of the below ingredients to boost the cookie flavor and texture:

• Single-serve chocolate chip cookie – add 1-2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract.
• Oat raisin flavor – 1-2 tablespoon dried raisins and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
• Nutty oatmeal cookie – 1 tablespoon of chopped walnuts or pecans.
• Coconut Cookie – 1-2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut.
• Berry oat flavor – fresh berries like raspberries or blueberries.

Making The Oatmeal Cookie Batter

In a small bowl, mash the ripe banana with a fork until mushy.

Stir in oats, protein powder, and any add-ons you like. For an oatmeal chocolate chip cookie, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips.

Stir until it forms a dough ball that is wet and soft but can be gathered into a ball – not liquid.

Baking Or Air-frying

Line a baking sheet or the bottom of the air fryer basket with a piece of parchment paper.

Slightly spray oil on the batter and press down the cookie dough ball into a large single-serve cookie.

Then, sprinkle some extra chocolate chips on top if desired.

Bake or air fry at 350°F (180°C) for about 15 minutes or until golden brown on the sides and crispy on the edges.

Cool it down on a cooling rack for a few minutes to let it steam out.

Texture

This is a banana oatmeal cookie recipe with no sugar added and flourless. Therefore they are chewier and softer than regular oatmeal cookies.

For a crispier cookie texture, add 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar to the batter.

Storage Instructions

This cookie can be stored better in the fridge in an airtight container. You can store it for up to 2 days or freeze it for up to 3 months in zip-lock bags.

You can rewarm the cookie the next day for a few minutes in the air fryer at 300°F (160°C).

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Make Smaller Cookies?

Yes, you can divide the batter into 6-10 small cookie dough balls.

Roll each ball between your hands and press them down on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper, leaving half a thumb of space between each cookie.

Bake them for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown on the sides.

Can I Add Sweetener?

If your bananas are not ripe enough, you can boost the sweetness of these cookies by adding 1-2 teaspoons of liquid sweetener, like maple syrup, or 1-2 tablespoons of granulated sweetener.

Can I Replace Banana With Something Else?

Yes, you can replace mashed banana with the same amount of homemade pumpkin puree, apple puree, or sweet potato puree.

Can I Skip The Protein Powder?

You can remove the protein powder, but it also adds texture and dries out the cookie batter.

So to avoid a too soft cookie, replace the protein powder with the same amount of oat flour or 1/4 cup of almond flour.