Description
These Healthy Banana Oat Cookies are a naturally sweetened, gluten-free, and vegan treat made with ripe bananas, rolled oats, and a touch of cinnamon. Perfect for a nutritious snack or a guilt-free dessert, they are quick to prepare and baked until golden. Optional additions like dark chocolate chips or nuts add extra texture and flavor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
Optional Ingredients
- ¼ cup mini dark chocolate chips or raisins
- 2 tablespoons chopped nuts or seeds
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mash Bananas: In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly until smooth to create a natural sweet base.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the rolled oats, cinnamon, salt, vanilla extract, and peanut or almond butter to the mashed bananas. Stir until fully combined to form the cookie dough.
- Add Optional Ingredients: Gently fold in the mini dark chocolate chips, raisins, or chopped nuts/seeds if you choose to include them for extra flavor and texture.
- Shape Cookies: Using a tablespoon, scoop portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly, and gently flatten slightly with the back of the spoon or fingers.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden and firm to touch.
- Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes; then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely if desired.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy the cookies warm for a soft texture or store in an airtight container for later snacking.
Notes
- These cookies are naturally sweetened with bananas—no added sugar needed!
- For extra fiber and protein, add a tablespoon of ground flaxseed or chia seeds to the dough.
- Using certified gluten-free oats ensures the recipe remains gluten-free.
- You can substitute peanut butter with almond butter for a different nutty flavor.
