Healthy Banana Bread Cookies
Delicious and nutritious banana bread cookies packed with wholesome ingredients, perfect for a guilt-free treat.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- 1 cup oat flour
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup nut butter almond or peanut
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips optional
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mash bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
- Mix in honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and nut butter until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together oat flour, baking soda, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fold in dark chocolate chips and chopped walnuts if using.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown on the edges.
- Let cookies cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a vegan version, use maple syrup instead of honey and a flax egg instead of regular eggs.