5 from 36 votes
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
These Oatmeal Raisin Cookies blend ripe bananas, natural peanut butter, and coarsely ground gluten-free rolled oats for a soft, wholesome treat. The addition of raisins adds a sweet chewiness that complements the creamy texture. This recipe calls for simple mixing and baking steps, making it suitable for a straightforward homemade cookie bake. The result is a tender cookie disk with subtle nutty and fruity notes, ideal as a snack or a light dessert.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
12
cookies
Calories:
156 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 large banana
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats coarsely grounded
- ½ cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- To a large bowl, add the 3 large bananas and mash them with a fork. Add the 1/2 cup peanut butter together with the 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and mix well.
- To a blender, add 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats. Blend for 8-10 seconds, just until coarsely ground.
- Add the oats over the banana mixture and mix well to combine. Fold in the ½ cup raisins.
- Using a cookie scoop, add a spoonful of mixture into the prepared sheet pan. Flatten them into 1/2-inch disks.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Notes
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and better binding.
- Choose rolled oats instead of quick oats for suitable texture.
- All-natural peanut butter or almond butter can be used for better flavor.
- Let cookies cool on a rack before eating to set properly.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 10 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
156kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
61mg
(3%)
Potassium
293mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
22IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 156kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 61mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 293mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 22IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.