When you need a super quick and easy treat made with minimal, wholesome ingredients, give these healthy Flourless Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Cookies a try! They’re soft and chewy, naturally sweetened with banana and a dash of maple syrup and they’re healthy enough to enjoy as a snack, quick breakfast on-the-go or dessert.
These little treats are oil-free, egg-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, have no added sugar and are just simply delicious!
OPTIONAL FLAVOUR ENHANCERS AND ADD-INS:
These little treats are oil-free, egg-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, have no added sugar and are just simply delicious!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups (225 g) quick oats
- 2 (285 g, approx. 1.25 cups) ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup (125 g) natural peanut butter (or other nut or seed butter of choice)
OPTIONAL FLAVOUR ENHANCERS AND ADD-INS:
- 1–2 tbsp maple syrup or coconut sugar, or stevia to taste
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (45 g) dairy-free chocolate chips or 1/4 cup add-in of choice such as chopped nuts, raisins or dried cranberries (add up to 1/2 cup if you want and feel free to mix and match!)
Instructions:
- Pre-heat oven to 350 F.
- Mash the bananas in in a bowl with a fork until they form a paste.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
- Drop 16 spoonfuls onto a cookie sheet, shaping each spoonful into a cookie shape.
- Bake for 15 minutes. They should be firm and slightly browned when done.
NOTES:
- The maple syrup, vanilla, salt and chocolate chips are all optional. The most basic version of this recipe is just the oats, banana and peanut butter. Feel free to add in any or all of the options to suit your taste preference. Chopped nuts or raisins are also yummy additions!
- I also add 1 packet of stevia to make them just a bit sweeter.
