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Banana Oat Cookies

Banana Oat Cookies

84 Ratings
84 Ratings
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Banana Oat Cookies
Makes: 25 Small Cookies
Total Cost: $$$$

With whole-grains, fruit, and no added sugar, these cookies make a healthy and tasty treat.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup banana, mashed (use overripe banana)
  • 1 cup quick oats
  • 1/2 cup yogurt, low-fat plain
  • 1/4 cup water
  • raisins (1/2 cup, optional)
  • sunflower seeds (1/2 cup, optional)
  • cinnamon, optional

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water. Make sure utensils and counter top are clean.
  2. Mash bananas, mix with yogurt and water.
  3. Add quick (not instant) oats. Mix well.
  4. Add optional add-ins if you wish. Keep them minimal.
  5. Add spices, to taste (optional).
  6. The batter should be thick and easily spoonable.
  7. Grease a baking sheet. Place a tablespoon of dough on the sheet, thin out to a flat disk. Repeat with remaining dough. Refrigerate if any is remaining in bowl.
  8. Bake at 350-375 °F for 20 minutes. Flip and bake on other side 15 minutes to make crisper crust.

Notes

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Source:

University of Minnesota Cooperative Extension Service

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 small cookie, 1/25 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 23
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 4 mg
Carbohydrates 5 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 1 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 11 mg
Iron 0 mg
Potassium 55 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 23
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 5 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 1 g
Minerals
Calcium 11 mg
Potassium 55 mg
Sodium 4 mg
Copper 21 mcg
Iron 0 mg
Magnesium 8 mg
Phosphorus 22 mg
Selenium 1 mcg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 1 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 1 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 0 mcg
Folate 3 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0 mg
Riboflavin 0 mg
Niacin 0 mg
Choline 3 mg

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Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

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