Description
Hearty Apple and Oats Cookies blend comforting wholesome ingredients into a delightful treat that whispers autumn’s warmth. Sweet orchard apples and robust rolled oats create a perfect harmony of rustic flavor for hungry snackers seeking simple homemade goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) rolled oats
- 2 medium ripe bananas
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) chopped apples
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Sweeteners:
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Thoroughly mash ripe bananas in a large bowl until achieving a smooth, creamy consistency that will act as a natural binder.
- Integrate rolled oats into the banana mixture, stirring carefully to create an even, cohesive dough.
- Gently incorporate chopped apples throughout the mixture, ensuring fruit is distributed evenly for consistent flavor.
- Dust ground cinnamon over the dough, mixing delicately to spread the warm, aromatic spice uniformly.
- Drizzle honey or maple syrup into the mixture, enhancing sweetness and helping ingredients adhere together.
- Scoop rounded portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, maintaining slight separation between cookies.
- Press each cookie gently with a spoon to create a uniform, flattened shape that promotes consistent baking.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges turn golden and cookies feel firm when touched.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Serve at room temperature as a nutritious, wholesome snack perfect for any time of day.
Notes
- Choose very ripe bananas to maximize natural sweetness and provide better cookie binding without added sugar.
- Pulse oats briefly in a food processor for a finer texture if you prefer smoother, less chunky cookies.
- Substitute gluten-free rolled oats to make these cookies suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Add chopped nuts like walnuts or almonds for extra protein and a delightful crunch in the cookie mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg