Description
These Banana and Oatmeal Weight Loss Cookies are a healthy, delicious snack option perfect for those looking to enjoy a sweet treat without compromising their diet. Made with wholesome ingredients like ripe bananas, rolled oats, and natural nut butter, these cookies are naturally sweetened, packed with fiber and protein, and easy to prepare. Ideal for vegan and gluten-free diets, they also accommodate optional add-ins like flaxseed, chocolate chips, or raisins for extra flavor and nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Optional Add-ins
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed (optional for added fiber)
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips or raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the cookies don’t stick and bake evenly.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the mashed bananas, rolled oats, natural peanut or almond butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Add the ground flaxseed if using. Stir the mixture thoroughly until you get a thick, sticky dough.
- Add Optional Mix-ins: Fold in dark chocolate chips or raisins if you want to add a touch of sweetness and texture to the cookies.
- Shape Cookies: Using a spoon, scoop heaping tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each scoop slightly with the back of the spoon or your fingers to form cookie shapes.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cookies are firm to the touch and lightly golden around the edges.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy these cookies warm or store them in an airtight container for up to 4 days. They also freeze well for longer storage.
Notes
- For added protein, incorporate a scoop of your favorite protein powder into the dough.
- You can customize these cookies by adding chopped nuts or shredded coconut for extra texture and flavor.
- These cookies freeze well—make a batch ahead for easy grab-and-go snacks.
- If you require gluten-free cookies, ensure you use certified gluten-free oats.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
