Description
These Healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookies are soft, naturally sweetened, and made with wholesome ingredients. Perfect for breakfast or a guilt-free snack.
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup almond butter (or any nut butter)
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add the rolled oats, almond butter, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt to the bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips if using.
- Scoop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- You can add nuts, seeds, or dried fruit for variation.
- For a firmer texture, use quick oats instead of rolled oats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
