Strawberry Cookies
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My strawberry oatmeal cookies are a healthy, wholesome recipe that needs just four ingredients. Thick, chewy, and bursting with berries, they bake in just 12 minutes.
I think strawberry desserts are seriously underrated, and these strawberry cookies prove it. I first started making them after my partner said he was “over” my blueberry oatmeal cookies and wanted something different. Easy for me, because I didn’t need to reinvent the wheel! The fresh strawberries add the perfect fruity sweetness, keeping the cookies soft and chewy in the middle.
They’re healthy enough for breakfast, but great for snacking too, Valentine’s Day, or even brunch. I love that they skip the flour, eggs, butter, or oil, but still taste somewhat indulgent- thanks to the nut butter.
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Recipe highlights
- Just four ingredients. All you need are oats, almond butter, banana, and strawberries!
- No chill time. Like the above point, these can be prepped and baked immediately.
- Perfect for breakfast. Thanks to the wholesome ingredients, I often enjoy these cookies for breakfast!
Key Ingredients
- Rolled oats. They give 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.
- 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 I didn’t like the texture.
- Optional additions. I usually add chocolate chips, a dash of vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
How to make strawberry oatmeal cookies
I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 1- Mix. In a bowl, add the almond butter, oats, and banana and mix well.
Step 2- Fold through the strawberries and optional mix-ins.
Step 3- Assemble. Transfer balls of cookie dough onto a baking sheet and shape into cookies.
Step 4- Bake the cookies for 12 minutes or until golden around the edges.
Arman’s recipe tips
- Do not overbake the cookies, as the exterior will be a little hard, and the center will turn rubbery. Start checking the cookies around the 12-minute mark, and remember they continue to cook as they cool (a process called carryover cooking).
- 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.
- Press each cookie down to form a circular shape before baking. Because there is no baking powder or soda, the cookies will keep their shape throughout.
- Chill the dough if you prefer thicker and chewier cookies. 30 minutes in the refrigerator is plenty of time.
Strawberry cookie variations
- Add a dash of lemon juice to the batter to enhance the strawberries’ flavor.
- Fold through some nuts, seeds, or even coconut flakes for more texture.
- 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. I’ve added one full cup of whey protein powder without changing the texture.
Frequently asked questions
I prefer fresh over frozen, as I’ve found the frozen kind tends to be less sweet. If you use frozen strawberries, be sure to thaw them thoroughly and pat them with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture.
I tested this recipe using unsweetened applesauce instead of banana, and it did work. However, you will need to add 2-3 tablespoons of maple syrup or honey to compensate for the lack of sweetness.
No, chilling the dough is not necessary for these cookies. Because they don’t contain eggs or leavening agents, they won’t spread.
These aren’t the best cookies to make ahead of time, as they contain ingredients that may dry out the longer they sit.
✅ Nutrition reviewed
Nutrition information has been reviewed by registered dietitian Felicia Newell, MScAHN, RD, CPT.
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
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 the oats, banana, and almond butter and mix well. Fold through the strawberries and any extra mix-ins of choice.
- 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
- Mix-ins: Add up to half a cup of chocolate chips, nuts, candy, etc.
- 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 a sealed container) for up to 1 week.
- TO FREEZE: Place leftover cookies in a ziplock bag and store them in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Nutrition
More easy oatmeal cookie recipes
- Peanut butter oatmeal cookies
- No bake oatmeal cookies
- Zucchini cookies
- Healthy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies
Originally updated April 2019
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!