Healthy Oat Cookies
These wholesome, naturally sweetened oat cookies are quick to whip up and make for a guilt-free, satisfying snack.
Ingredients
- •2 cups rolled oats (180g)
- •2 ripe bananas, mashed
- •1/4 cup pure maple syrup (60ml)
- •1/4 cup melted coconut oil (60ml)
- •1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- •1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- •1/4 teaspoon salt
- •1/3 cup dark chocolate chips (60g)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 3
Stir in the rolled oats, ground cinnamon, and salt until the oats are thoroughly coated and a thick dough forms.
- 4
Fold in the dark chocolate chips gently.
- 5
Scoop out tablespoons of the dough and drop them onto the prepared baking sheet, flattening them slightly as they will not spread much during baking.
- 6
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and set.
- 7
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
💡 Chef tips
- You can swap the dark chocolate chips for dried cranberries or raisins for a fruity twist.
- Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or freeze them for up to a month.
- Ensure your bananas are very ripe and speckled for natural sweetness and better binding.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished cookies should be soft and chewy with a rich banana-oat flavor, lightly spiced with cinnamon and dotted with melted dark chocolate.