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Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
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Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

These Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies combine ripe bananas, almond butter, rolled oats, and cinnamon to create a chewy, naturally sweet treat. Raisins add bursts of juiciness while the maple syrup binds the sticky dough. Baked until just set, they maintain a soft, hearty texture that's a good alternative to traditional cookies. These cookies are suitable when you want a less processed option without sacrificing flavor or satisfaction.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 9 Large Cookies
Calories: 270 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 banana large, ripe
  • 2/3 cup almond butter unsweetened
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup pure
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp salt sea salt
  • ⅔ cup raisins

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the bananas in a large bowl until creamy.
  3. Add in the almond butter and the pure maple syrup to the mixing bowl and stir everything together until it is well-combined (wet ingredients). Note: if your almond butter is cold from being in the refrigerator, microwave it for 15 to 30 seconds, or until it is easy to stir.
  4. Pour the rolled oats, ground cinnamon and salt (dry ingredients) into the mixing bowl and stir until everything is combined.
  5. Add in the raisins and stir them into the batter. The result will be a very sticky dough - this is normal.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared cookie sheet, forming any size cookies you like. I make 9 large cookies, but you can go with any size. They won’t spread much while they are baking, so be sure to make the end shapes you’re going for before putting them into the oven.
  7. Bake for 11 to 15 minutes, or until the cookies have completely set up and the crispy edges are slightly golden brown. Smaller cookies will need about 11 minutes, whereas larger cookies will need 12 to 15. 
  8. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. After 10 minutes, you can transfer them to a wire rack to cool the rest of the way if you'd like.

Notes

  • You can swap maple syrup for an extra half banana to avoid added sweeteners.
  • Raisins may be replaced with dried cranberries, blueberries, or chocolate chips to vary flavor.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days or refrigerate up to 1 week.
  • Cookies freeze well in a zip lock bag for up to 3 months.
  • Nutrition info is based on making 9 large cookies.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1(of 9) Calories 270kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 284mg (12%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 12g (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9 Large Cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 270

% Daily Value*

Serving 1(of 9)
Calories 270kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 284mg 12%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 12g 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.