Healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Wet Ingredients
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2 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 3/4 cup)
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1/2 cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
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3 tablespoons maple syrup
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
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2 cups rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
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1/4 cup chocolate chips
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1/3 cup chopped walnuts
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, almond butter, maple syrup and vanilla.
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In another bowl, mix together the oats, salt, cinnamon, chocolate chips and walnuts.
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Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
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Using a cookie scoop, drop portions onto the baking sheet. Gently press down each cookie to flatten slightly.
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Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
# Notes:
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Store in a sealed container on the counter for 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5-6 days
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Use riper bananas for sweeter cookies
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Use large flaked rolled oats for best texture