Description
These Healthy Cookies are a delicious and nutritious treat that are perfect for breakfast or snacks on the go. Made with wholesome ingredients like bananas, oats, and almond butter, these cookies are naturally sweetened and gluten-free, making them a guilt-free indulgence.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup almond butter or peanut butter
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips or raisins
- 2 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseed meal (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the mashed bananas, oats, almond butter, honey, and vanilla extract until well combined. Stir in the cinnamon, salt, and any add-ins like chocolate chips, seeds, or nuts.
- Bake the cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly with the back of a spoon. Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the cookies are set.
- Cool and enjoy: Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- These cookies are naturally sweetened, dairy-free, and gluten-free if using certified gluten-free oats.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Great for breakfast or snacks on the go.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
