Healthy enough to eat for breakfast? Hells yes! These Healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookies with Quinoa are going to be a special gluten free, vegan and low-FODMAP part of your day. Packed with wholesome ingredients like ripe bananas, gluten-free oats, quinoa flakes, and almond meal, these cookies are perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings while providing a nourishing boost. Plus, they’re suitable for a variety of dietary preferences.
To make these delectable cookies, simply mash a ripe banana and combine it with oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Then, add almond meal, gluten-free oats, quinoa flakes, flaxseed, cinnamon, chocolate chips, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix until well combined, and scoop the dough onto a lined baking sheet. Pop them in the oven for about 12 cookies, and voila – you’ll have a batch of irresistible treats ready to enjoy!
Whether you’re looking for a wholesome snack, a sweet dessert, or a delightful addition to your morning coffee, these healthy banana oatmeal cookies with quinoa are sure to hit the spot. Plus, they’re easy to make and perfect for sharing with friends and family. Give them a try and let me know how quickly they disappear from your house. 🙂
Looking for more sweet treats? Check out these gluten free pumpkin cookies. Or how about dark chocolate avocado cookies?!
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Healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookies with Quinoa
Ingredients
- 1 Ripe Banana mashed
- 2 T Oil
- 3 T Maple Syrup
- 1/2 cup Almond Meal
- 1 t Vanilla
- 1 c Gluten Free Oats
- 1/2 c Quinoa Flakes
- 1 T Flaxseed Meal
- 1 t Cinnamon
- 1/2 c Chocolate Chips vegan
- 1 t Baking Powder
- Pinch Salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160c/350f.
- Line a baking sheet with a silpat or baking paper.
- Combine all ingredients in bowl, mix until combined.
- Scoop on to baking sheet, bake for 12-15 minutes. This recipe makes about 12 cookies. Stores well in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze!
What could you sub for Banana?
You can substitute mashed avocado or unsweetened applesauce for banana in this recipe. Both options provide moisture and binding properties similar to banana. Simply use an equal amount of mashed avocado or applesauce as you would mashed banana. Enjoy your cookies!