Description
These Healthy Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies are a delicious and nutritious way to start your day. Made with ripe bananas, oats, and wholesome ingredients, they are naturally sweetened and perfect for a quick breakfast or snack on the go.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons oat flour
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1/3 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Using a blender or hand mixer, combine the mashed bananas, unsweetened applesauce, honey, and vanilla extract. Blend until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix together the rolled oats, oat flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening and spices.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the banana mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly to combine all components evenly, then gently fold in the raisins for added texture and sweetness.
- Form Cookies: Using a small cookie scoop or a spoon, drop 1-inch cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten the tops slightly using the back end of a spoon to help them bake evenly without breaking apart. You should have about 16 cookies.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cookies turn golden brown and are set in the center.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your healthy breakfast cookies warm or store for later!
Notes
- For a nut-free version, ensure the oat flour is made from oats without cross-contamination.
- You can replace raisins with other dried fruits like cranberries or chopped dates.
- Optionally, add a tablespoon of chia seeds or flaxseeds for extra fiber and omega-3.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature or freeze for up to 3 months.
- If you prefer a sweeter cookie, add an additional tablespoon of honey or maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
