Description
These Healthy Cookies are a delicious treat that’s perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without all the guilt. Made with wholesome ingredients like oats, almond flour, and natural sweeteners, these cookies are easy to make and even easier to enjoy. Whether you need a quick snack or a healthier dessert option, these cookies are sure to please!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1/3 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins:
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips or raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed banana, peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients: Add the rolled oats, almond flour, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until combined, then fold in the chocolate chips or raisins.
- Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and gently flatten each one. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
- Cool and enjoy: Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- You can substitute sunflower seed butter or almond butter for peanut butter.
- For a nut-free version, use oat flour instead of almond flour and seed butter in place of nut butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg