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 honey or maple syrup (60ml)
- •1/4 cup melted coconut oil (60ml)
- •1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (85g)
- •1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- •1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- •1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly with a fork until mostly smooth.
- 3
Add the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas, stirring well to combine.
- 4
Stir in the rolled oats, ground cinnamon, and salt until all the dry ingredients are fully moistened.
- 5
Fold in the dark chocolate chips gently until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- 6
Scoop portions of the dough using a spoon, flatten them slightly, and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the cookies feel set.
- 8
Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before serving, as they will firm up as they cool.
💡 Chef tips
- You can substitute the dark chocolate chips with dried cranberries or raisins for a fruity twist.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished cookies should be delightfully chewy on the inside with lightly crisped edges, smelling warmly of cinnamon and banana with sweet pockets of melted chocolate.