๐ Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup applesauce
- 2 cups oats (old-fashioned or quick oats)
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1/4 cup raisins or nuts
- 1 cup dark chocolate chunks (Lilyโs or any no-sugar brand)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
๐ฉโ๐ณ Instructions
1๏ธโฃ Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine:
- Mashed bananas
- Applesauce
- Almond milk
- Vanilla
Mix until smooth.
2๏ธโฃ Add Dry Ingredients
Stir in:
- Oats
- Cinnamon
- Raisins/nuts
- Dark chocolate chunks
Mix until well combined. Batter will be thick and sticky.
3๏ธโฃ Shape the Cookies
- Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Scoop 2โ3 tbsp of mixture per cookie.
- Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon (they wonโt spread much).
4๏ธโฃ Bake
- Bake at 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) for 12โ15 minutes, or until edges are set and lightly golden.
5๏ธโฃ Cool & Enjoy
Let cool for 10 minutes โ they firm up as they cool.
Soft, chewy, naturally sweet, and guilt-free!
๐ก Optional Add-Ins
- Chia seeds or hemp seeds
- Coconut flakes
- A dash of nutmeg
- Peanut butter or almond butter (1โ2 tbsp for richness)