Here’s a simple, healthy oatmeal cookie recipe that you can enjoy every day without guilt. It’s naturally sweetened, flourless, and full of wholesome ingredients!
Flourless Everyday Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients (makes about 12-15 cookies):
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (optional, for added sweetness)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional, for flavor)
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips or raisins (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional, for crunch)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Add the peanut butter, honey (if using), cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Stir in the oats until fully combined. If desired, fold in the chocolate chips, raisins, or nuts.
- Scoop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping them into cookies.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are set and lightly golden.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before enjoying!
Why theyβre guilt-free:
- No refined sugar: Sweetness comes from bananas and optional honey or maple syrup.
- No flour: Oats provide fiber and natural whole grains.
- Healthy fats: Nut butter and optional nuts are nutrient-rich and satisfying.
Enjoy these cookies as a snack, breakfast treat, or post-workout energy boost!