Description
Delicious and healthy Banana and Oatmeal Weight Loss Cookies made with ripe bananas, rolled oats, and natural ingredients. These cookies are naturally sweetened, easy to prepare, and perfect as a guilt-free snack to support your weight loss goals.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional Add-ins
- 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips or raisins
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Mash Bananas: In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth, forming the base for the cookie dough.
- Mix Ingredients: Stir in the rolled oats, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until well combined. Add optional peanut butter, ground flaxseed, and chocolate chips or raisins if desired.
- Thicken Mixture: Allow the mixture to sit for 5 minutes to thicken slightly, which helps the cookies hold their shape.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, then flatten each slightly with the back of a spoon.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden and set.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies are naturally sweetened with banana and contain no added sugar.
- Customize by adding chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or seeds for extra nutrition and texture.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or refrigerate to extend freshness.
