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A plate of freshly baked healthy-ish cookies with chocolate chips and nuts on a rustic wooden table

The Ultimate Healthy-ish Cookie Fix

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Enjoy the delicious and healthier twist on classic cookies with The Ultimate Healthy-ish Cookie Fix. These banana chocolate chip cookies are naturally sweet, moist, and packed with wholesome ingredients, making them perfect for a quick snack, breakfast, or guilt-free dessert. Easy to make and customizable, they satisfy your sweet tooth while nourishing your body.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cookies

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup (for natural sweetness)
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 cups almond flour or whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
  3. Add honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil or butter, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix well.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together oats, almond flour, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add this mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until a sticky dough forms.
  5. Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips.
  6. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, form the dough into cookie shapes on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown around the edges.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, sprinkle additional chocolate chips or chopped nuts on top before baking.
  • Can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze the baked cookies for up to 3 months for long-term storage.
  • Author: Emma Bloomfield
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg