Healthy Banana Oat Cookies (Gluten-Free Option!)

Naturally sweet, soft, and chocolatey – perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert.

✨ Recipe inspired by @hannahharvestinghealth

✅ Ingredients:

• 3 small ripe bananas (mashed)

• 1/3 cup almond butter (or any nut/seed butter)

• 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey

• 2 cups rolled oats

• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour (use gluten-free flour if needed)

• 1/3 cup chocolate chips or chunks

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas thoroughly.

3. Whisk in the almond butter and maple syrup (or honey) until well combined.

4. Stir in the rolled oats and flour until a thick dough forms.

5. Fold in the chocolate chips for that perfect sweet touch.

6. Use a large cookie scoop or spoon to form about 11 cookie portions and place them on your prepared baking sheet.

7. Bake for 16 minutes, or until golden and firm on the edges.

8. Let cool for 10 minutes before enjoying!

Tips & Notes:

• Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.

• Make them nut-free by swapping almond butter for sunflower seed butter.

• These cookies are egg-free, dairy-free, and naturally sweetened!