Description
Guilt-free “Healthy Cookies” blend natural ingredients into a delightful treat that satisfies sweet cravings without compromising nutrition. Packed with wholesome goodness, these cookies offer a delicious way to indulge while nourishing your body with pure, clean energy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 ½ cups (180 grams) rolled oats
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) almond butter
Binding Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) unsweetened applesauce
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Flavor and Texture Enhancers:
- ¼ cup (30 grams) chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- ¼ cup (45 grams) dark chocolate chips or raisins (optional)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Warm the kitchen oven to 350F (175C), creating a perfectly prepared baking environment. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Transform mashed bananas, almond butter, and applesauce into a creamy mixture, blending them thoroughly until smooth and consistent.
- Integrate rolled oats, chopped nuts, chocolate chips or raisins, ground cinnamon, pure vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt into the wet mixture. Gently fold and mix until all ingredients create a harmonious texture.
- Craft cookie portions by scooping 1-2 tablespoons of the mixture, rolling into gentle spheres, and delicately pressing into rustic circular shapes.
- Arrange cookie formations on the prepared baking sheet, positioning each treat approximately one inch apart to allow proper heat circulation.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing the cookies to transform for 12-15 minutes until edges turn golden and centers become firm.
- Remove from oven and let cookies rest momentarily on the baking sheet, enabling them to stabilize and set their structure.
- Transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack, permitting them to reach room temperature and develop their final texture. Savor these nutrient-rich, naturally sweetened treats.
Notes
- Customize the chocolate chips or raisins based on dietary preferences, using dark chocolate for antioxidants or sugar-free alternatives.
- Experiment with different nut varieties like walnuts, almonds, or pecans to add unique textures and nutritional benefits.
- Enhance moisture and binding by adding a tablespoon of ground flaxseed or chia seeds, which also boost omega-3 content.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days or refrigerate for extended freshness, maintaining their soft texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 116
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 36 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg