Description
Healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookies are a delightful, guilt-free treat that perfectly balances taste and nutrition. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients like ripe bananas and old-fashioned rolled oats, these cookies are naturally sweetened without any added sugars. They boast a chewy texture and can be easily customized with your favorite mix-ins, such as nuts or dark chocolate chips. Ideal for busy mornings or as a post-workout snack, these cookies store well in an airtight container, allowing you to enjoy them throughout the week.
Ingredients
- 2 medium ripe bananas
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Optional: Dried fruits, nuts, or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Mix in rolled oats and peanut butter until fully combined.
- Stir in cinnamon and any optional mix-ins until evenly distributed.
- Scoop portions of dough onto the baking sheet, shaping them into discs about an inch thick.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown around the edges. Let cool before serving.
Notes
Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness.
Customize textures by adjusting mix-ins; try walnuts or raisins in moderation.
Chill dough for at least 30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie [30g]
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness.- Experiment with different mix-ins like walnuts or raisins in moderation.- For thicker cookies, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.