Healthy Banana Drop Cookies offer a delightful way to enjoy a sweet treat without the guilt. Packed with wholesome ingredients like oats and bananas, the cookies are not only delicious but also a nourishing snack option. Perfect for breakfast or a quick energy boost during the day.
If you need to make substitutions, feel free to swap the margarine with butter for a richer flavor, or use coconut oil for a dairy-free option. For those with gluten sensitivities, certified gluten-free oats and flour can keep the cookies safe. And if you’re short on orange juice, a splash of milk or another fruit juice can work in a pinch, just remember the flavor may shift slightly.
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Healthy Banana Drop Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup wheat germ
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 5 tablespoons margarine, softened
- 1 cup mashed banana (about 1 1/2 large bananas)
- 1/4 cup orange juice
Instructions
- Grease and flour baking sheets.
- Process 1 1/2 cups rolled oats in a blender or food processor at medium speed until finely ground, about 1 minute.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground oats, 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup wheat germ, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon.
- Using knives or a pastry blender, cut in 5 tablespoons softened margarine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add 1 cup mashed banana and 1/4 cup orange juice to the bowl, stirring until just combined.
- Cover the dough and chill it in the freezer for 20 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 1 1/2 inches apart.
- Bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- Let the cookies sit on the baking sheets for a couple of minutes to cool and set, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
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For those looking for a delicious start to the day, Healthy Breakfast Cookies might just be the perfect choice. With a delightful blend of flavors and textures, the Healthy Breakfast Cookies are a tasty way to fuel your morning.