Healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookies
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Healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookies
Description
The cookie dough consists of mashed ripe bananas combined thoroughly with uncooked quick oats and crushed walnuts. Spoonfuls of the mixture are baked at 350°F for about 15 minutes, producing tender cookies that hold their shape yet remain soft. The natural sweetness of banana replaces refined sugars, while the oats contribute a hearty base and the walnuts provide texture and a nutty flavor.
These cookies can be made as a healthier alternative to traditional cookies, fitting well as a portable snack or a light treat. They freeze well when wrapped tightly after cooling, allowing for convenient storage and thawing as needed. Using gluten-free oats makes this recipe suitable for gluten intolerance.
Ingredients
- 2 banana mashed, medium ripe
- 1 cup quick oats uncooked
- 1/4 cup walnuts crushed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a non-stick cookie sheet with cooking spray or use a Silpat.
- Combine the mashed bananas and oats in a bowl. Fold in the walnuts.
- Place a tablespoon of each on the cookie sheet.
- Bake 15 minutes. Makes 16 cookies.
Notes
- Use gluten-free quick oats such as Bob's Red Mill for a gluten-free version.
- Cookies can be frozen after cooling; wrap tightly and thaw or microwave briefly before eating.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 93 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2cookies | |
| Calories | 93kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 3.5g | 5% |
| Sodium | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4.5g | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.