Can a cookie be healthy? At 85 calories, these chocolate banana oatmeal cookies are guilt-free and satisfying. The mashed banana replaces some of the fat, but also adds moisture, keeping these cookies soft and chewy. Oats are a great source of slow-digesting carbs for lasting energy, plus they provide a nice texture with each bite. Use an overripe banana as these are the sweetest, and if you’re feeling nutty, throw in some chopped walnuts, almonds or your favorite nut variety.
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Chocolate Banana Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
Serves 30
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
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Ingredients
1 cup white whole-wheat flour
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 medium-sized banana
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup confectioner’s sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Preparation
- Pre-heat oven to 350°F and line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, stir together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
- In a larger bowl, mash the banana with a fork until smooth and no chunks remain. Add oil, brown sugar, confectioner’s sugar, egg and vanilla and stir until combined.
- Slowly add flour mix into banana mix. Stir well and then fold in oats and chocolate chips.
- Drop tablespoonful balls of dough on prepared cookie sheet. Gently flatten cookie with hands.
- Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes, just until edges turn golden brown. Let cool on cookie sheet for 5 minutes.
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