Banana Oatmeal Cookies
Gluten Free, Healthy, and Kid-Approved

Compliments of Sarah Martin, RDN and FoodHero.org 

 

Ingredients

2 very ripe bananas

1 cup oats (quick-cooking or old fashioned rolled)

½ teaspoon cinnamon

½ teaspoon vanilla

½ cup raisins

 

Instructions (Makes 14 cookies)

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a medium bowl, mash bananas with a fork until mostly smooth.
  3. Add oats, cinnamon, vanilla and raisins. Mix well.
  4. Drop spoonsful of dough onto lightly sprayed or oiled baking sheet. Flatten with the back of a spoon or bottom of a drinking glass.
  5. Bake 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool before serving.

Notes:
Texture will be best when freshly made. Try dried cranberries or chopped nuts instead of raisins.

Nutrition: (Serving size 2 cookies)
120 calories, 2g fiber, 13g sugar, 3g protein, 0g cholesterol

Sarah Martin is a registered Dietitian who resides in Buffalo, and enjoys writing about nutrition, health, and wellness. Visit bodyandspiritnutrition.com for recipes, nutrition tips, and more. Email Sarah at sarahrdwrites@gmail.com