Description
These healthy oatmeal cookies are packed with flavor and nutrients, perfect for a guilt-free treat!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (or any nut butter)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh strawberries
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed (or one egg)
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (sugar-free or dairy-free)
- Sea salt flakes (optional, to garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the 2 large ripe bananas. Add the 1/2 cup peanut butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed. Mix until everything is incorporated.
- Add the 2 cups rolled oats and mix well to combine.
- Fold in the 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips and 1/3 cup chopped fresh strawberries, then remix.
- Using a spoon or scooper, place 12 cookie dough balls on the prepared sheet pan. Sprinkle some sea salt flakes if using.
- Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for several days.
- Feel free to add your favorite nuts or dried fruit for variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg