Healthy Oatmeal Cookies
These healthy oatmeal cookies are chewy, nourishing, and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for a wholesome snack or dessert that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 cups (180g) rolled oats
- 1 cup (120g) whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened (use dairy-free butter if needed)
- 1/3 cup (80ml) honey or maple syrup
- 1 medium ripe banana, mashed (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, raisins, or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to evenly distribute.
- In a separate medium bowl, beat softened unsalted butter with honey or maple syrup until smooth and slightly fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in mashed banana, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in optional mix-ins like chopped walnuts, raisins, or dark chocolate chips if using.
- Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to drop dollops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until edges are golden but centers still look slightly soft.
- Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to set.
Notes
If dough is too wet, add a tablespoon more oats or flour. If too dry, add a splash of milk or extra mashed banana. Do not overbake to keep cookies chewy; remove when centers look soft and let them firm up on the baking sheet. Use room temperature eggs and butter for even mixing. For gluten-free, swap whole wheat flour with almond flour and use certified gluten-free oats. For dairy-free, use coconut oil or vegan butter. Optional mix-ins add texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
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