Got Ripe Bananas? Healthier Banana Cookies

 The weather is 19°F this morning, as I post this blog post today.  Brr.  I sure hope it warms up, but if not, it's a good day to bake something.

I used my larger cookie scoop, and used the back of it to spread the cookie out a bit.

One of the kids wanted a healthy banana cookie recipe, and I have a few.  I had to dig this one out and make to see if it was one of my keeper recipes (I have a habit of not taking notes).

It's a soft cookie - no flour, no sugar.

3 ripe bananas, organic, mashed

2 cups of organic old fashioned oats

1 cup of finely diced apple or dates (I used half of both for this batch, using organic apples/dates)

1/3 cup organic canola oil *

1 tsp. homemade vanilla extract

1 1/2 tsp. organic cinnamon

A few dashes or so of organic nutmeg

Mix, drop on parchment paper line baking sheets, and bake for 20 minutes.  Cool on a rack.  I let these sit on the baking sheets a bit after taking out of the oven. I had larger bananas, so they needed a bit more time, but they are so good.  Healthy snacks to have on hand, or a quick morning bite if you are pressed for time.

*Note:  I have no notes on the recipe as to if I have cut the oil, and used half home canned (sugar free) applesauce.  I will do that the next time I have ripe bananas on hand.

I am low on homemade vanilla extract.  I have ordered my vanilla beans, and will post the process soon.  It's very easy to make.

Got Ripe Bananas?  Healthier Banana Cookies  ©  March 2025 by Kristina at Pioneer Woman at Heart