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Healthy Apple Oatmeal Cookies
Enjoy these wholesome, naturally sweet cookies made with fresh apple, banana, and oats for a healthy treat.
Ingredients
Main
- 1 large apple (Gala, Fuji or any sweet apple)
- 3 tablespoons mashed banana (1/2 ripe small banana)
- 48 grams gluten free old fashioned rolled oats ((or regular rolled oats if not gluten sensitive))
- 1-2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line baking sheet with parchment or silicone mat.
- Slice banana and mash in a bowl. Peel and grate apple, then add to banana along with cinnamon; mix well.
- Add peanut butter and oats; stir until combined. Form 1.5 tbsp balls and flatten on baking sheet.
- Bake for 14 minutes until firm. Cool on sheet for 10 minutes before handling.
Notes
Use ripe apples for sweetness and adjust peanut butter amount for desired stickiness.