Description
Chewy, naturally sweetened cookies made with banana and applesauce, perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast on-the-go.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
- 1/4 cup almond flour (or oat flour for nut-free)
- 1/2 cup mashed banana (about 1 small-medium ripe banana)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional but recommended)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, shredded coconut, almond flour, salt, and baking powder until evenly distributed.
- In a separate bowl, mash the banana and stir in the unsweetened applesauce and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until a sticky dough forms.
- Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to portion mounds onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Gently flatten each mound to shape into cookie rounds.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, watching for lightly golden edges.
- Allow cookies to cool on the sheet for several minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling before serving.
Notes
Cool completely before storing. Keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American