Description

These Banana and Oatmeal Weight Loss Cookies are a delicious and healthy snack option perfect for those looking to satisfy their sweet tooth without compromising their diet. Made with mashed ripe bananas, quick oats, natural peanut butter, and unsweetened applesauce, these cookies are vegan, gluten-free (if certified oats are used), and packed with fiber and protein to keep you full. Enhanced with optional ground flaxseed and mini dark chocolate chips or nuts, they are easy to make, low in calories, and ideal for breakfast or on-the-go snacking.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

2 ripe bananas (mashed)
1 cup quick oats
1/4 cup natural peanut butter
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Add-ins

2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
2 tablespoons mini dark chocolate chips or chopped nuts

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Mash Bananas: In a medium-sized bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly until you achieve a smooth consistency.
Combine Ingredients: Add the quick oats, natural peanut butter, unsweetened applesauce, cinnamon, salt, vanilla extract, and ground flaxseed (if using) to the mashed bananas. Stir everything together until well combined.
Add Optional Mix-ins: Gently fold in the mini dark chocolate chips or chopped nuts if you desire extra texture and flavor in your cookies.
Shape Cookies: Using a spoon, drop dollops of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Use the back of the spoon to flatten each cookie slightly for even baking.
Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden and the centers are firm and set.
Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.

Notes

Store the cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze them for longer storage.
Add chopped raisins or shredded coconut to vary the flavor and texture.
Use ripe bananas to ensure the cookies have natural sweetness without added sugar.