You'll never believe how good these healthy, clean eating and vegan cookies taste! Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies will quickly become one of your favorites!
Hi everyone!
Thank you all for your kind words regarding yesterday's post. Thank you for letting me stray off track for a day.
With the seasons changing, fall weather arriving and kids going back to school it seems like the food I crave quickly starts to change. Soups, apples, pumpkin and even some baked goods really spark my interest this time of year.
But I know eating regular ole' cookies all the time is not something that I can or want to do. That's where these super healthy Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies come into play. They have no flour or added sugar (other than what is in the chocolate chips.) They are vegan and totally clean eating.
Yet somehow they still taste amazing!
These little babies have mashed up banana and oats. Other than the chocolate chips, they honestly could be a breakfast cookie. They are that "clean."
They come together really quickly. The only trick is you have to form them into cookie shapes because they don't flatten out like regular cookies.
The finished product is oaty, bannana-y, chocolate-y goodness.
Stack them high for a quick and healthy afternoon pick-me-up or evening snack. I even like the small portions because you can grab one and get all the flavors without overdoing it.
And for those of you with kids, these Clean Eating Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies would be fabulous for an afternoon snack. They don't have to know how healthy they really are! I will not tell.
Enjoy!
Healthy & Vegan Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 3 large over-ripe bananas, mashed
- ¼ cup almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup apple sauce
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cups quick cooking oats
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips, if vegan make sure to buy dairy-free chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix the bananas, milk, vanilla extract and apple sauce in bowl.
- Mix the oats and cinnamon in another bowl.
- Fold both together slowly and then fold in the chocolate chips.
- Using a mini-ice cream scoop form "cookies" out of the mixture. They will retain their shape in cooking, so they work best when flat.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
- Store in fridge.
Notes
Nutrition
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Thanks for stopping by today! Tomorrow I’m sharing a fresh way to wear a denim skirt that will transition to fall.
I’m linking up with: Meatless Monday with Sarah and Deborah, Meatless Monday with Annmarie and Rachel, Delicious Dish Tuesday, What’s Cookin’ Wednesday, Full Plate Thursday with Miz Helen, FoodFriDIY, Foodie Friday, and the Weekend Potluck. Thanks so much ladies for the link up parties!
Your turn!
What foods do you crave this time of year?
CakePants says
I just spotted these on your Instagram and had to pop over for the recipe! They look fantastic - can't wait to try them!
JulieWunder says
Thank you so much!! I hope you enjoy them and great to hear from you today!
Miranda says
Can I let out the bananas? What would I use instead?
JulieWunder says
Hi Miranda! You really don't taste the banana. If you want to leave them out I might try a different recipe though... I'm not sure what a sub would be and I haven't tested it that way so I'd hate to say something would work if I'm not sure! But these are delish!
Karly says
These look way too yummy to be this healthy! Thanks for linkin' up with What's Cooking Wednesday!
JulieWunder says
They are sooo good! Thanks Karly!
Rachel says
YUM. That is all.
JulieWunder says
Thanks!!!
Sarah- A Whisk and Two Wands says
Can't go wrong with these! A fav in our house and so easy and healthy let the girls have them for breakfast! Thank you for linking up with us for Meatless Monday!
JulieWunder says
Oh yes! They would love them.
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says
mmm bananas and chocolate yes please! Thanks for linking up today
JulieWunder says
Thanks for hosting!
Kimmythevegan says
I haven't read your yesterday post yet, but will go over to check that out. I saw something on IG and meant to read it, so this was a good reminder.
These cookies sound really good! Mary Ellen of V.Nutrition is hosting a healthy eating challenge and although I'm excited to lay off some junkier food I've been getting in the habit of over-enjoying, I also need something to keep my sweet tooth happy. These are perfect!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Kimmy! They are really good and keep the sweets in check. Hope you are having a good weekend.
Miz Helen says
I can't wait to try this awesome cookie recipe! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and have a great weekend!
Miz Helen
JulieWunder says
Thanks Miz Helen! I hope you enjoy it.
Annmarie says
These do look really yummy! I am all about anything with some chocolate chips š
JulieWunder says
Me too! Thanks Annmarie!
Kristy from Southern In Law says
Who wouldn't want to eat cookies for breakfast?!! These look seriously delicious - and the perfect breakfast on the go!
JulieWunder says
You could totally eat them for breakfast! Enjoy!
Nicole @ Fitful Focus says
These look so good!! I'll take a dozen!
JulieWunder says
Coming up!
Mary Ellen @ VNutrition says
Yum!!! I love banana and chocolate so I'm totally making these!
Even though they have chocolate chips, I may still eat them as breakfast cookies! š
Mary Ellen @ VNutrition says
And thanks so much for linking up with us for #HealthyVeganFridays! Iām Pinning and sharing!
JulieWunder says
A little chocolate never really hurt anyone. š
heather @Lunging Through Life says
Oh these minus the chocolate chips (ok, maybe just a few!) look perfect for a snack for A! Thank you for sharing!
JulieWunder says
haha! I'm sure she'll love them!
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
We love making these, as it means that we can have cookies for breakfast and what's not to love about that?!
JulieWunder says
Totally! That was my plan all along. š
Patricia @Sweet and Strong says
I love baking with bananas! And having healthy snacks in the house š
JulieWunder says
Me too! Thanks Patricia!
Susie @ SuzLyfe says
C'mon, Julie, you know these would never ever make it to the oven. Where is my spoon???
JulieWunder says
Awesome! You have the best ideas!