These Strawberry Banana Oat Cookies are a delightful and healthy dessert option, combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and strawberries with wholesome oats. They are perfect for a quick snack or a guilt-free treat.
This recipe is simple and requires minimal ingredients, making it an excellent choice for those looking to enjoy a Healthy Desserts Recipe without spending too much time in the kitchen.
Easy Strawberry Banana Oat Cookies
These cookies are made with mashed bananas, oats, and fresh strawberries, resulting in a chewy texture and fruity flavor. The recipe takes about 25 minutes from start to finish and yields approximately 12 cookies.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/4 cup chocolate chips or nuts
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, oats, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt. Stir until well combined. Gently fold in the diced strawberries and any optional ingredients like chocolate chips or nuts.
- Form Cookies: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 cookies
- Calories: 80kcal
- Fat: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 17g