Healthy Oatmeal Cookies
Chewy, naturally sweet, and guilt-free these healthy oatmeal cookies are perfect for snacks, desserts, or lunchbox treats.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Total Time: 22 mins
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup almond flour
1 ripe banana, mashed
1/4 cup nut butter (e.g., almond or peanut)
2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips or raisins (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine oats, almond flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda.
3. Add mashed banana, nut butter, and maple syrup. Stir until combined into thick dough.
4. Fold in chocolate chips or raisins if using.
5. Scoop dough into small balls and place on baking sheet. Flatten slightly.
6. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden.
7. Cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before serving.
8. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Notes
You can freeze dough balls for up to 2 months and bake as needed.
Substitute maple syrup with applesauce for a lower-sugar version.
These cookies are naturally gluten-free and easily made vegan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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