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Healthy Cookies

Healthy Cookies
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These Healthy Cookies are a delicious and nutritious treat made with ripe bananas, oats, and natural sweeteners like applesauce and dark chocolate chunks. They are perfect for a wholesome snack or a guilt-free dessert that combines fiber, natural sugars, and antioxidants.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup almond milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups oats
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Add-ins

  • 1/4 cup raisins or nuts
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chunks (e.g., Lily’s brand)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to preheat at 350°F (177°C) to ensure it is ready when the cookie dough is prepared.
  2. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas and unsweetened applesauce. Stir until well mixed, creating a smooth base.
  3. Add Flavorings: Mix in the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon until evenly distributed to enhance the aroma and taste of the cookies.
  4. Incorporate Oats: Add the oats to the banana mixture and stir until fully combined, allowing the oats to absorb moisture and bind the dough.
  5. Add Almond Milk and Mix Ins: Pour the almond milk into the mixture to moisten the oats. Incorporate raisins or nuts and dark chocolate chunks, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  6. Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent the cookies from sticking during baking.
  7. Form Cookies: Spoon out portions of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon or your hand to form cookie shapes.
  8. Bake Cookies: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cookies are firm to the touch and lightly golden around the edges.
  9. Cool Cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Serve and Enjoy: Once cooled, the cookies are ready to be served. Enjoy this healthy, sweet treat as a snack or dessert.

Notes

  • You can substitute raisins with your favorite nuts such as walnuts or pecans to add a crunchy texture.
  • For a vegan recipe, make sure the dark chocolate chunks are dairy-free.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • If you prefer a sweeter cookie, add a tablespoon of natural sweetener like maple syrup or honey, but these cookies are perfectly sweet from the bananas and chocolate.
  • Oats used should be old-fashioned or rolled oats for best texture; instant oats may produce a softer cookie.

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