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These strawberry cookies are a healthy and wholesome recipe that needs just four ingredients to make. Thick, chewy, and bursting with berries, they bake in just 12 minutes.
Strawberry desserts are severely underrated.
I love adding fresh strawberries to baked goods to give them some lovely fruity notes and added strawberry flavor. They also pair well with many flavors, like in my peanut butter jelly bars, strawberry banana bread, or creamy strawberry cheesecake.
Where they truly shine, though, is to use them in my strawberry cookie recipe.
These cookies were inspired by both my blueberry oatmeal cookies and classic oatmeal cookies. I love making them whenever I want to use up pantry staples or for occasions (like Valentine’s Day or baby showers!), and they are always an instant hit.
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Recipe highlights
- Just four ingredients. All you need are oats, peanut butter, banana, and strawberries!
- No eggs or butter. Unlike other cookies, these skip the butter and eggs but turn out just as soft and chewy as you’d expect them to be.
- No chill time. Like the above point, these can be prepped and baked immediately.
- Perfect for breakfast. Thanks to the wholesome ingredients, these cookies would be great for any meal of the day, from breakfast to dessert.
Ingredients needed
This recipe calls for basic pantry staples that you can find at any grocery store. Here is what you’ll need:
- Rolled oats– Gives the cookies a chewy texture, especially compared to quick-cooking oats. Use gluten-free rolled oats to keep this recipe gluten-free.
- Almond butter– Smooth and creamy with no added sugar. You can also use peanut or cashew butter. Replace the nut butter with a nut-free alternative, like tahini or sunflower seed butter.
- Banana– Adds moisture to the cookies while also adding some natural sweetness. Unsweetened applesauce will also work.
- Strawberries– Chop the strawberries finely so they are evenly dispersed within the cookies. Reserve a few to top the cookies with. I’ve tested this recipe with freeze-dried strawberries but didn’t like the texture.
- Chocolate Chips– Optional, but I love adding a few tablespoons of white chocolate chips because they make a fabulous combo.
- Vanilla extract. Optional, but highly recommended for cookies.
- Salt. Just a pinch to balance out the sweet ingredients.
Find the complete recipe with measurements below.
How to make strawberry cookies
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 175C/350F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or use a Silpat cookie sheet. Set aside.
Step 2: In a large bowl, combine all your ingredients, except for your chocolate chips, and stir or whisk well. Using a rubber spatula, fold in your chocolate chips into the mixture.
Step 3: Form 16 small dough balls of cookie dough (either using your hands or with a cookie scoop). Place each ball on the lined tray or baking sheet and press each in a cookie shape. If desired, top with extra chocolate chips. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden on the edges.
Step 4: Allow the cookies to cool on the tray/sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Tips to make the best recipe
- Do not overbake the cookies, as the exterior will become overly hard, and the center be rubbery. Start checking the cookies around the 12-minute mark and remember, they continue to cook while cooling down.
- These cookies aren’t overly sweet and rely on strawberries, bananas, and chocolate chips for sweetness. Feel free to add some liquid stevia, granulated sugar, or maple syrup for extra sweetness.
- Chill the dough if you prefer thicker and chewier cookies. 30 minutes in the refrigerator is plenty of time.
- Add a dash of lemon juice to the batter to enhance the flavor of the strawberries.
- Fold through some nuts, seeds, or even coconut flakes for more texture.
- Press down on each cookie to form a cookie shape before baking them. Because there is no baking powder or soda, the cookies with keep their shape throughout.
- Swirl through some cream cheese, and these will remind you of a strawberry cheesecake.
- Add a few scoops of protein powder to make these filling breakfast cookies.
Storage instructions
To store: These strawberry cookies are eggless and aren’t the best to keep at room temperature. Store leftover cookies in the refrigerator and refrigerate until ready to enjoy. They will keep fresh (in an airtight container) for up to 1 week.
To freeze: Place leftover cookies in a freezer bag and store them in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Frequently asked questions
Fresh strawberries are preferred, but frozen strawberries can also be used. I prefer the former as I’ve found the frozen kind tends to be less sweet. If you use frozen strawberries, be sure to thaw them out completely and use a paper towel to remove any extra moisture.
Yes! Other berries or chopped fruits are a fabulous addition.
No, chilling the dough is not necessary for these cookies. Because they don’t have eggs or rising agents in them, they won’t be prone to spreading.
These aren’t the best cookies to make ahead of time as they contain ingredients that may dry out the longer they sit.
More easy cookies to try
- Blueberry cookies– Almost identical recipe except for the berries.
- Peanut butter oatmeal cookies– Flourless, 4 ingredients, and perfect for dessert.
- No bake oatmeal cookies– 3 ingredients and my family’s favorite snack.
- Thumbprint cookies– Deceptively easy to make and SO good.
Strawberry Cookies (4 Ingredients)
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Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats gluten free, if needed
- 2 large bananas mashed
- 1/4 cup strawberries chopped
- 1/2 cup almond butter can sub for any nut or seed butter of choice
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Line a large tray with parchment paper or prepare a Silpat cookie sheet. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all your ingredients, except for the strawberries and chocolate chips. Fold them through at the end.
- Form 12 small balls of dough and place each one on the lined sheet. Press each ball into a cookie shape.
- Bake for 12 minutes, or until golden on the edges. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool on the tray completely.
Notes
Nutrition
Recipe originally published April 2019, but updated to include new information.
these were so yummy!! but one question how many calories does it have?
Check out the recipe card
Definitely don’t look the same but taste amazing
can you do peanut free…or can the peanuts be substituted…
Yes, almond butter or any nut/seed butter works 🙂
these are soooo amazing!! I used peanut butter. I added double the amount of strawberries. I added a bunch of chocolate chips. A dash of cinnamon, himalayan salt & pure vanilla extract. & baked them for 18mins. Seriously some of the best cookies ever!!! I never go for more than one cookie but this time around, I had three in under 3 minutes!! I love how gooey these are! So good!
Thanks, Jaycee!
I had a go at making the strawberry cookies today, I only had crunchy nut peanut butter but it worked just as good and gave another texture to the cookie. I will definitely make these again.
What about substituting peanut butter powder for peanut butter???? I’m so curious.
Not sure! you are welcome to experiment and see!
Every recipe I’ve tried was delish!!!
How about dehydrated strawberries, would they work in this delicious sounding recipe??
Yes!! absolutely!
I just took these out of the oven. they smell sooooo good! Thank you!
Can I use frozen berries that have been thawed out?
Yes!
When do you add the strawberries and chocolate chips? After you mix the first few ingredients ?
After the oats and banana and peanut butter.
How much maple syrup and vanilla for this recipe
You could add 1/4 cup 🙂
Is there an option to replace the bananas? Prefer not something fruity
I tried strawberry, chocolate chip. They were gone by the next day!! Delicious
How would I defrost the cookies? And does the texture change once frozen to defrosted?
Looks good! I will try adding some walnuts or pecans.
I love them I make them all the time.
These look really good but I was wondering if I could add protein powder to this recipe or would it not work, either way I can’t wait to make them!
That is fine 🙂
What can I sub for the nut butters?
tahini!
I wonder if softened flax seeds could be used in lieu of the oats? It might change the bake time; I’m not sure. They sound amazing!
Simple, easy, delicious! 😋
I just made these. I wasn’t in the mood to bake, but decided to go ahead anyway. This was quick and easy and they are soooo good! I love the strawberries with the chocolate and chewy oatmeal.
THIS recipe looks so good, thanks Shirley for all your hard work.
I should have left them in a little longer but I was impatient. Gooey and yummy! The strawberries are such a nice touch!!
Why are these called “4-ingredient” cookies when there’s 5 ingredients?
Because you are counting the optional ingredients. Enjoy.
I would like to try these Strawberry cookies but not sure of the smashed banana. Do you taste the banana? If so , what can I substitute instead?
Applesauce works!
These were a huge hit with my family! Super easy to make. I added a tiny bit more strawberry, used peanut butter and dairy free chocolate chips. So good!
They look so yummy can’t wait to get baking 🙏👍 thank you
So easy to make that take you very long to finish and Delicious!
I used coconut oil not butter and baked in air fryer. great recipe
Love this recipe!
So quick to make and they taste delicious!
What are the measurements of cups to grams? I’m used to using grams is all 😅.
I would really like to make these cookies, but can’t eat bananas – do you have a recommended substitute?
Applesauce works!
These cookies are delicious. They will definitely go into the rotation for healthier treats.
Sound yummy
Do you have to add peanut butter, nut butter, or can you completely omite?
You can use tahini or sunflower seed butter.
Have you ever added protein powder to these? If so how much. I’d love to try them but I need protein rich breakfast. They look delicious.
Yes! 1/4 cup works well. I often add a little milk to compensate.
Could I use raspberries instead of strawberries? Just wondering thank you
You sure can!
Could I make the “batter” the night before and keep in the fridge until morning, and then bake?
Thanks 🙂
I wouldn’t, it will dry out
Can you use reconstituted peanut butter powder (like pb2) instead of regular peanut butter to save on calories?
I don’t think they would bake very well.
Very good! Will make these cookies again 😋
Could the strawberries be substituted with dried cranberries?
I don’t see why not!
I made these, love them. I used raspberries because I couldn’t find any strawberries, which worked fine. Next time, I’d probably double the amount of fruit
What can I use to replace the bananas?
applesauce or pumpkin
Absolutely love these cookies!!! Thank you soo much for the recipe 😍😍😍🤤🤤🤤
Shoot, I only have chunky peanut butter. I know you said smooth, but do you think it’ll be okay??
It should be fine 🙂
Best strawberry cookies recipe ever.
These cookies are very delicious! Love the fact they have no sugar. I wasn’t sure how the strawberries would be and they are my favorite part of the cookie. I’m going to add more strawberry in the next batch so I can get a little strawberry in every bite! 😋
Maybe I’m just very stupid, but are there like measurements. Because I have no clue how much to use
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These are delicious! I used almond butter and also added an extra 1/2 cup of strawberries and two scoops of protein powder! They are so delicious and my kids loved them! The protein powder gives it extra protein for my husband who is a personal trainer and works out daily!
How much stevia?
Going to try these with applesauce instead of banana. Don’t care for the banana taste in cookies. People asking for a sub for the nut or seed butter. I’ve successfully used pureed white beans in place of nut butter in a couple of other WFPB baking recipes.
Please let me know how the applesauce did for you, I too can’t eat bananas?
Could you add protein powder to these to up the protein a bit?
I don’t see why not.
Can strawberries be omitted?
They look delicious, I can’t wait to make them and I can’t wait to try them. A healthy breakfast that I can make ahead of time and eat on the go is always a plus. 😊 I do have to tell you however, that you mention 5 ingredients, not 4.😉
Chocolate chips are optional 🙂 enjoy this 4 ingredient recipe 🙂
Do the bananas need to be “brown”?
Ripe is fine 🙂
Finally got around to giving this a go this morning! Kids and parents alike loved them! We substituted strawberries for 1/2 cup of blueberries! Loved them!
Have you ever tried these with other berries, such as blueberries?
Yes
I am allergic to bananas and it seems like every recipe calls for them. Any ideas on what I can as substitute?
applesauce
I loved this recipe! I added cinnamon and honey for flavor and a scoop of protein powder so they were more filling! They turned out great, I will definitely be making these again, thank you!!
These cookies look delish. Love the strawberries & chocolate chips. The bananas and peanut butter, not so much. Very not so much. Saw the apple sauce substitution suggestion for the banana. Curious if there’s anything else that could sub as a replacment for the peanut butter besides the almond butter (still tastes nutty) or the sunflower seed butter – seeing conflicting taste reviews – some say it doesn’t taste like peanut butter, but like sunflower seeds, which could be ok. Others say it’s an excellent substitute for those who love peanut butter but can’t eat it. I’m not an experienced baker or familiar with substitutions, so suggestions are greatly appreciated 🙂
You can try tahini or sunflower seed butter.
Could you sub the strawberries for apples and the peanut butter for cookie butter ?
Yes!
These are amazing! Definitely will make again!!
Have you ever used powder peanut butter to reduce fat? I could add water to it and make the 1/2 measurement of peanut butter for this recipe. I’m wondering how it would work in this recipe…hmmm …any thoughts?
Haven’t tried!
What a fabulous recipe, really looking forward to making these. 🙂
I make these strawberry cookies at least once a week!
Love the idea of breakfast cookies! I do not like peanut butter…i wonder how these would turn out if i used nutella? 🤔😋 gonna have to give it a try!
ooooo please let me know how it goes- I have a huge jar of nutella begging to be used up
How much maple syrup and vanilla for this recipe
You could add 1/4 cup 🙂
These were a hit with my kids! Thwy were easy to make, too. Thanks!
Lovecyour recipes
Can cranberries be substituted for the strawberries?
Sure can!
Quick, easy, and tasty. Not life-changing 😉 but an easy way to put together a healthy snack. My batch made 24. Thanks!
Hi Arman! 🙂
Do you know the Nutrition facts on these bad boys?!! They look sooooooo good 🤤
In the recipe card
Do you think it would mess us the consistency if I added unflavored protein powder?
That should be fine!
Hi, Just wondering if you are using Aust cups or US? Thanks
i absolutely love these cookies! they’re my go to snack/breakfast. although they aren’t filling, the flavors are amazing!
Best strawberry cookies recipe ever.
Have you ever replaced the banana with applesauce? If so how much?
I have! Start with 1 cup of applesauce and add more as needed!
How much vanilla extract do you add if you use that?
1/2 teaspoon is plenty.
Perfect! I halved the recipe and got 12 cookies. (Yay!) We totally loved them, keeping this recipe. Thanks! 💖
Absolutely love these cookies! Although if you want a smaller alternative rather than a big batch, half the recipe but it’s the best breakfast idea ever!
Thanks for the feedback 🙂
Could the peanut butter be replaced with something else?
Yes, almond butter or sunflower seed butter.
Saying that I am an EVERYTHING oatmeal fanatic is an understatement. I am always on the hunt for beat oatmeal bakes and these cookies are so good, so good that every child of mine ranging from 5-15 ate these like it was a regular chocolate chip cookie. These are so easy to make. Simple ingredients and very little effort! Definitely a Nobel Prize winner.
Oops! Oats (not oatmeal)!
Could you add protein powder to these to give them more protein and if so how much? Wasn’t sure if the protein powder would change the consistency.
It will be fine 🙂
I made these today, and they are really good!! I did half oatmeal and half almond flour (because I didn’t have enough oatmeal). I used a little more strawberries and chocolate chips. I did add some pure maple syrup (1/8 cup) as well. The cookies are not overly sweet, which is really nice, as is the combo of strawberry & chocolate 🙂 I will definitely make these again. Thank you for the recipe.
Thanks for the feedback, Terry- Appreciate it!
Do you think I could replace the bananas with unsweetened applesauce? It’s just easier to store than the bananas.
Yes absolutely!
I just made a modified version of this (half almond flour & half oats, half peanut butter half almond butter) and my two toddlers (ages 2&3) are already on their second ones!!
So great to hear that! 🙂
Can’t wait to try these !
Hope you enjoy it!
I made them today,they were yummy,chewh,soft
Can you eat these from frozen or do you hav to defrost?
Definitely de-frost
What can I substitute for the bananas? Will applesauce work?
Yes!