✅ Why You’ll Love These
✔ Naturally sweetened
✔ Gluten-free
✔ No refined sugar or flour
✔ Kid-friendly
✔ WW-friendly
🛒 Ingredients (8–10 cookies)
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1 cup rolled oats (or oat flour)
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1 ripe banana, mashed
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1 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter
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½ tsp cinnamon
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
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Optional add-ins:
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1 tbsp dark chocolate chips (sugar-free if desired)
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1 tbsp chopped nuts
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1 tbsp raisins
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👩🍳 Instructions
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Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray.
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Mash banana in a bowl.
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Stir in oats, nut butter, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt.
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Fold in optional add-ins if using.
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Scoop tablespoons onto tray and flatten slightly.
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Bake 12–15 minutes until golden.
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Cool before serving — they firm up as they set.
💪 Nutrition Benefits
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Oats: Fiber-rich, heart-healthy, keeps you full
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Banana: Natural sweetness + potassium
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Nut butter: Healthy fats + protein
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No refined carbs or sugar spikes
🔥 Tips
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Want crunchier cookies? Bake 2–3 minutes longer.
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For softer cookies, slightly underbake.
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Add shredded coconut for flavor.
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Blend oats for smoother texture.
❓Q & A
Q: Can I skip banana?
Yes — replace with ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce.
Q: Can I make them vegan?
They already are 🌱
Q: Can I freeze them?
Yes — store up to 2 months frozen.
Q: Are these diabetic-friendly?
Yes, when portion-controlled and without chocolate chips.
🧮 Weight Watchers Points (Approx.)
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1 cookie = 1–2 points (depending on nut butter & add-ins)
📌 Storage
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Room temp: 2 days
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Fridge: 6 days
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Freezer: 2 months
