Healthy Gluten-Free Banana Cookies

Why Make This Healthy Gluten-Free Banana Cookies

These cookies are a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth without feeling guilty. They are made with simple and healthy ingredients, making them a perfect snack for everyone, including those who are gluten-free. You can enjoy these delicious cookies while feeling good about what you’re eating!

How to Make The BEST Healthy

Gluten-Free Banana Cookies

Ingredients:

• 3 ripe bananas
• 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter (or any creamy nut or seed butter)
• 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
• 1/4 cup non-dairy milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts or raisins
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, add bananas and mash with a fork. 
2. Add in nut butter, oats, milk, nuts or raisins, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and chocolate chips until fully combined. 
3. Using a cookie scooper, scoop batter into cookies and place them on a lined baking sheet (they don’t spread too much since there is no baking powder or flour). 
4. Add to the fridge to set for 30 minutes (don’t skip this step!).
5. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and bake the cookies for 20 minutes.
6. Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes, then enjoy!

How to Serve The BEST Healthy

Gluten-Free Banana Cookies

You can serve these cookies warm or at room temperature. They make a great snack on their own or paired with a glass of non-dairy milk. They are also a tasty addition to lunchboxes or after-school snacks.

How to Store The BEST Healthy

Gluten-Free Banana Cookies

Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. If you want them to last longer, you can keep them in the fridge for up to two weeks or freeze them for up to three months.

Tips to Make The BEST Healthy

Gluten-Free Banana Cookies

• Make sure your bananas are very ripe for the best sweetness and flavor.
• If you prefer a different nut butter, feel free to swap it out for almond butter or sunflower seed butter.
• Add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor even more.

Variation

You can change the mix-ins to your preference! Try adding dried cranberries, coconut flakes, or different types of nuts.

FAQs

1. Can I use a different sweetener instead of bananas?
Yes, you can use applesauce or another mashed fruit, but it’s best to stick with something that has a similar consistency.

2. Are these cookies vegan?
Yes, they are vegan since they use non-dairy milk and no eggs.

3. Can I make these cookies without peanut butter?
Absolutely! You can use any nut or seed butter like almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.

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