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The Best Healthy Oatmeal Cookies

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 150
Enjoy these wholesome, delicious oatmeal cookies packed with nutritious ingredients and natural sweetness.

Ingredients

Base ingredients

  • 0.5 cup mashed ripe banana
  • 0.25 cup oat flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats (certified gluten-free if needed)
  • 1 egg egg
  • 0.25 cup pure maple syrup
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 cup peanut butter or nut butter (or allergy-friendly substitute)
  • 0.25 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 0.25 cup sunflower seeds
  • 0.25 cup crushed freeze-dried berries or dried fruit (e.g., raspberry)
  • 0.5 cup almond flakes or chopped almonds

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix mashed banana, egg, maple syrup, salt, cinnamon, and peanut butter until well combined.
  • Add flour and mix until incorporated. Fold in oats, seeds, dried fruit, and almonds.
  • Using a 2-tablespoon scoop, shape dough into cookies and press down slightly. Place on prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 14-15 minutes. For crisper cookies, bake an additional 2 minutes.

Notes

For a crunchier texture, bake a few extra minutes. Store in an airtight container for freshness.
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Healthy
Keyword: cookies, healthy, oatmeal