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Healthy Banana Monster Cookies Recipe

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These Healthy Banana Monster Cookies are a delicious and wholesome treat, packed with fiber-rich oats, whole wheat flour, natural sweetness from mashed bananas and pure maple syrup, and a fun mix of miniature chocolate chips and M&Ms. Perfectly soft and chewy, they offer a nutritious twist on classic monster cookies that are gluten-free adaptable and easy to make.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup (100g) instant oats (gluten-free if necessary and measured like this)
  • ¾ cup (90g) whole wheat or gluten-free flour (measured like this)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ¼ cup (63g) mashed banana
  • 2 tbsp (32g) homemade easy blender peanut butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120mL) pure maple syrup

Add-ins

  • 2 tbsp (28g) miniature chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp (28g) miniature M&Ms

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
  2. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together the mashed banana, homemade peanut butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Then stir in the pure maple syrup thoroughly.
  3. Form Dough: Add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing. Fold in 1 ½ tablespoons each of miniature chocolate chips and miniature M&Ms gently.
  4. Rest Dough: Let the cookie dough rest for 10 minutes to allow the oats to absorb moisture and enhance texture.
  5. Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  6. Shape Cookies: Using a spoon and spatula, drop the cookie dough into 15 rounded scoops onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each scoop to your desired thickness and width using a spatula. Press the remaining miniature chocolate chips and M&Ms gently into the tops of the cookies for extra decoration and flavor.
  7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the edges begin to set and the cookies are slightly golden but still soft in the center.
  8. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes to firm up. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.

Notes

  • Use gluten-free oats and flour to make the recipe gluten-free.
  • For homemade peanut butter, blend roasted peanuts with a pinch of salt until smooth.
  • Do not overmix the dough to keep the cookies tender.
  • The cookies will be soft when fresh but firm up as they cool.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • You can substitute the miniature M&Ms with other small candies or dried fruits if preferred.

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