Kitchen sink cookies recipe! This healthier copycat of kitchen sink cookies are flourless, dairy-free, egg-free, and refined sugar-free. They are so delicious- and good for you- that you won’t mind letting the kids eat the whole plate. This recipe is a great way to use overripe bananas and make a delicious breakfast! 

Why are they called Kitchen Sink cookies?

Kitchen sink cookies got their name from all of the ingredients added. In other words, “everything but the kitchen sink” is added into the recipe!

They are a great cookie to add any of your favorite ingredients into without spoiling the recipe! I like to say this cookie recipe is pretty foolproof. As long as you get the two base ingredients right, you can add almost anything you want to them!

I have taken the idea of the kitchen sink cookie and made a copycat healthier version using oatmeal and bananas. This recipe is flourless, egg-free, dairy-free, and also free of refined sugar! You can customize with any of your favorite add-ins* to make them as healthy or as delectable as you want. 

This particular recipe is a favorite of my kids, second only to Breakfast Brownies. I call them “Oatmeal breakfast cookies” because if you use healthy add-ins, it truly is a healthier breakfast option!

What’s in Kitchen Sink Cookies?

Martha Stewart’s famous recipe uses flour, butter, sugar, walnuts, raisin, and coconut just to name a few ingredients. For this healthier version, we use just a few ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen. You can add almost anything you want!

Ingredients:

3 medium ripe bananas, mashed

2 1/4 cup quick oats        *If you are making these cookies gluten-free, be sure to use gluten-free oats!!!           

1/4 c honey

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional)

Add-ins 

*Add-ins are ingredients you can add into the cookie base! You can mix and match, omit, add, combine, or use your imagination! Below are a few suggestions- some healthier than others. 

• • Chocolate chips
  • Chocolate Chunks
  • Blueberries
  • Sprinkles
  • Nuts
  • Raisins
  • Candy pieces (like Reese’s or Butterfingers)

This is also a great cookie to add some hidden veggies like shredded carrots or even some ground flaxseed! 

How to make healthy Kitchen Sink Cookies

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Mash bananas with a fork. 

Add all ingredients into a large bowl and stir until combined.

Add your “add-ins” in the batter now if you are making the whole batch the same flavor. If you want to customize each cookie (i.e. some with nuts, some with chocolate, etc.) wait to add those until the cookies are spooned onto the tray.

Spoon cookies onto the cookie sheet. Add any additional toppings before baking. Cookies will not rise or spread so shape them as you would like to turn out!

Bake for 18 minutes until bottoms start to brown. Cookies will not change shape (or change much in color) so keep an eye on them as cooking times can vary. 

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Kid-tastic Kitchen Sink Cookies!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 18 minutes

Total Time: 28 minutes

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Ingredients

Cookie Base

• 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
• 2 1/4 cup quick oats*
• 1/4 c honey
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional)

Add Ins

• *Add-ins are ingredients you can add into the cookie base! You can mix and match, omit, add, combine, or use your imagination! Below are a few suggestions- some healthier than others.  Chocolate chips Chocolate Chunks Blueberries Sprinkles Nuts Raisins Candy pieces (like Reese's or Butterfingers) This is also a great cookie to add some hidden veggies like shredded carrots or even some ground flaxseed! 

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mash bananas with a fork. 
3. Add all ingredients into a large bowl and stir until combined. Add your "add-ins" in the batter now if you are making the whole batch the same flavor. If you want to customize each cookie (i.e. some with nuts, some with chocolate, etc. wait to add those until the cookies are spooned onto the tray.
4. Spoon cookies onto the cookie sheet. Add any additional toppings before baking. Cookies will not rise or change shape while baking.
5. Bake for 18 minutes until bottoms start to brown. Cookies will not change shape (or change much in color) so keep an eye on them as cooking times can vary. 
6. Allow to cool then enjoy!

Notes

*If you are making these cookies gluten-free, be sure to use gluten-free oats and add-ins!!!

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 180Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 65mgCarbohydrates: 32gFiber: 4gSugar: 17gProtein: 3g

Nutrition information isn’t always accurate.