Healthy Cookies Recipe
soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened, making them a guilt-free treat for any time of day. Whether you’re looking for a wholesome snack or a light dessert, these cookies hit the mark.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Fork or potato masher (for mashing bananas)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- ½ cup peanut butter or any nut butter of choice
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup optional for sweetness
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips optional
- ¼ cup chopped nuts optional
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Mash Bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Mix Ingredients: Add the oats, peanut butter, honey (if using), vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir until well combined.
- Add Optional Ingredients: Fold in the dark chocolate chips and chopped nuts, if desired.
- Scoop Dough: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time:
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time:
- 12-15 minutes
- Total Time:
- 25 minutes
- Nutrition (per cookie, based on 12 cookies):
- Calories: 120
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 7g
- Enjoy these Healthy Cookies with a glass of almond milk or as a quick snack throughout the day! They’re naturally sweet and provide the perfect balance of energy and flavor.