Description
Indulge in the heavenly aroma of freshly baked healthy cookies that are both nutritious and delightful. These easy-to-make cookies combine wholesome ingredients like oats, ripe bananas, and dark chocolate chips to create a chewy treat that satisfies your sweet tooth without the guilt. Perfect for sharing with loved ones or enjoying solo, they are a delicious addition to any occasion, offering a balance of sweetness and nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/2 cup nut butter (almond or peanut)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Stir in the nut butter and honey/maple syrup until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, and cinnamon until just combined.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips gently into the dough.
- Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
- Allow to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg