Soft cookies with oats and banana, with added dark chocolate and almonds, are simple and quick treats for healthy and light cookies because they are egg-free, butter-free, and sugar-free, thus suitable for those following a vegetarian or vegan diet.
With just three ingredients, the dough is ready in just a few minutes to bake these delicious cookies perfect for breakfast, snack, or a sweet break.
Use ripe bananas, as they are sweeter and easier to mash—it’s a great way to use up overly ripe bananas that no one wants to eat anymore.
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- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 12 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients for the cookies
- 3 bananas (ripe)
- 2 cups oat flakes
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate (grated)
- to taste almonds (optional)
- 1 pinch baking powder
Tools
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Potato Masher
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Parchment Paper
- 1 oven
Steps
Peel the bananas, cut them into pieces, and place them in a bowl. Mash well with a fork or potato masher until you get a smooth puree.
Add the oat flakes and mix well, then add the chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips. You can also add aromas according to your taste.
(vanilla, rum, grated orange) and finally a good pinch of baking powder.
Mix the mixture well, then take small pieces with a spoon, place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, forming disks.
If you like, you can also add a peeled almond on each cookie.
Bake the cookies in a preheated fan oven at 350°F for about 20 minutes. They can also be baked in an air fryer for about 10-15 minutes, turning halfway through.
Cooking time may vary depending on the power of your appliance.
Remove the cookies from the oven when they are well cooked and golden.
After the cooking time, take the oat cookies out of the oven and let them cool completely before serving.
Storage
Soft cookies with oats and banana can be stored at room temperature, in a tin box or a suitable airtight container, for 2-3 days, away from heat sources.
Soft cookies with oats and banana can be stored at room temperature, in a tin box or a suitable airtight container, for 2-3 days, away from heat sources.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I also add dried fruits?
If you like, you can enrich the cookies with roughly chopped nuts, hazelnuts, or almonds in the dough, or with raisins or dried blueberries.
Can I flavor the cookies?
If you like, you can add the flavor you prefer: almond, vanilla, rum, orange zest, or cinnamon.
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