Description
Welcome to our latest recipe adventure, where simplicity meets sweetness in our Healthy 4 Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Raisin Cookies!
If you're on the hunt for wholesome treats that satisfy your sweet tooth without compromising your health goals, you're in for a treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 Ripe Bananas Mashed
- 1 cup of Rolled Oats
- 1/4 cup of Raisins
- 1/2 Teaspoon of Cinnamon
- Optional Peanut Butter Filling - 2 Tablespoons of Peanuts Butter and 2 Tablespoons of Whipped Cream
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°degree F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mash the Bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add the Oats: Add the rolled oats to the mashed banana and stir with a rubber spatula until well combined. If desired, mix in the cinnamon for added flavor.
- Fold in the Raisins: Gently fold the raisins into the banana-oat mixture until evenly distributed.
- Shape the Cookies: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake: Place the baking tray in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden brown around the edges.
- Cool and Enjoy: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy these delicious and nutritious banana oat cookies with raisins as a snack or dessert!
Notes
- Choose Perfectly Ripened Bananas: Opt for brown bananas when making your cookies. Their sweetness enhances the flavor and texture of the final product.
- Mash Bananas Thoroughly: Ensure you mash the bananas until smooth to evenly distribute their natural sweetness throughout the cookie dough.
- Experiment with Nut Butters: Elevate your cookies by incorporating natural creamy almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter for added richness and depth of flavor.
- Balancing Sweetness with Maple Syrup: While the sweetness of ripe bananas is key, you can further enhance the flavor profile by adding a touch of maple syrup for a nuanced sweetness.
- Mindful Mixing: When combining ingredients, mix gently until just incorporated. Overmixing can result in dense cookies.
- Use Old-Fashioned Oats: Opt for old-fashioned oats rather than quick oats for a heartier texture in your cookies.
- Prevent Cookie Spread: To maintain the shape of your cookies during baking, chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before scooping onto baking sheets.
- Storage in Airtight Containers: Once cooled, store your cookies in an airtight container to preserve their freshness and prevent them from becoming stale.
- Layer with Parchment: If stacking cookies in the container, layer them with parchment paper to prevent sticking and preserve their texture.
- Enjoy Fresh or Frozen: These cookies make the perfect companion to your morning coffee or afternoon tea. For longer-term storage, freeze them in a sealed container for up to three months. Simply thaw at room temperature or briefly warm in the oven for a freshly baked taste anytime!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 44
- Sugar: 3.3 g
- Sodium: 0.4 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 9.4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg