Healthy Banana Monster Cookies Recipe
These Healthy Banana Monster Cookies are a delicious and nutritious treat made with wholesome ingredients like oats, whole wheat flour, mashed banana, and natural sweeteners. Packed with the fun crunch of miniature chocolate chips and M&Ms, these cookies are perfect for a guilt-free snack or dessert that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 15 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup (100g) instant oats (gluten-free if necessary)
- ¾ cup (90g) whole wheat or gluten-free flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¼ cup (63g) mashed banana
- 2 tbsp (32g) homemade easy blender peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120mL) pure maple syrup
Mix-ins
- 2 tbsp (28g) miniature chocolate chips (divided)
- 2 tbsp (28g) miniature M&Ms (divided)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together the mashed banana, peanut butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Then stir in the pure maple syrup to form the wet mixture.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and gently stir just until incorporated, being careful not to overmix.
- Add Mix-ins: Fold in 1 ½ tablespoons each of miniature chocolate chips and miniature M&Ms into the dough. Allow the dough to rest for 10 minutes to hydrate.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
- Shape Cookies: Using a spoon and spatula, drop the cookie dough into 15 rounded scoops on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each scoop to your desired thickness and width with a spatula.
- Add Toppings: Gently press the remaining miniature chocolate chips and M&Ms into the tops of each cookie for a colorful and appealing finish.
- Bake: Bake the cookies at 325°F for 10-12 minutes until set and lightly golden around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For gluten-free cookies, ensure to use certified gluten-free oats and flour.
- You can substitute the peanut butter with any other nut or seed butter if desired.
- Make sure not to overmix the dough to keep the cookies tender.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- These cookies freeze well; store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
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