Description
These 3-Ingredient Healthy Chocolate Banana Cookies offer a nutritious alternative to traditional snacks, using whole-food components to support metabolic health. They are quick to prepare, nutrient-dense, and suitable for various diets.
Ingredients
Scale
2 Large Overripe Bananas
1.5 Cups Quick-Cooking or Rolled Oats
1/3 Cup Dark Chocolate Chips (70%+ Cacao)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Mash the overripe bananas in a bowl until smooth
- Mix in the oats, ensuring they are fully coated with the banana puree
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs until evenly distributed
- Scoop mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and press down slightly
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until firm and the bottoms are lightly golde
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack
Notes
Ensure the bananas are very ripe for maximum sweetness.
Adjust the amount of oats if the dough feels too wet or dry.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 12-15 mins
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg