Light and Healthy Cookies
Satisfy your sweet tooth without compromising your health with these Light and Healthy Cookies, a guilt-free treat packed with wholesome ingredients. Made with a base of rolled oats and almond flour, these cookies boast a naturally sweet, moist texture thanks to mashed ripe banana and unsweetened applesauce. A touch of pure maple syrup and vanilla extract enhance their flavor, while optional dark chocolate chips and chopped nuts provide customizable indulgence. Ready in just 22 minutes from start to finish, these cookies are the perfect snack or dessert for clean eaters, vegetarians, and anyone seeking a refined-sugar-free option. Whether enjoyed warm out of the oven or stored for later, these cookies embody the perfect balance of deliciousness and nutrition.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Rolled oats
- 1 cup Almond flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Mashed ripe banana
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 3 tablespoons Pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Dark chocolate chips (optional)
- 0.25 cup Chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to combine.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, unsweetened applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir until fully incorporated and a dough forms.
If desired, fold in dark chocolate chips and chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.
Scoop out 1.5 tablespoons of dough per cookie and place onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
Gently flatten each cookie with the back of a spoon or your fingers, as these cookies won't spread much during baking.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake, as this can make the cookies dry.
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1740 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.1 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.9 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1048 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 205.0 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.5 g | 123% | |
| Total Sugars | 74.5 g | ||
| Protein | 51.9 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 389 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 1608 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
