Certainly! Here’s a recipe for clean and sugar-free banana walnut cookies:
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups rolled oats (gluten-free if necessary)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mash Bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add melted coconut oil and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix well to combine.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine rolled oats, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until everything is well combined.
- Add Walnuts: Gently fold in the chopped walnuts into the cookie dough.
- Form Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Flatten Cookies (Optional): If you prefer a flatter cookie shape, you can gently flatten each cookie with the back of a spoon.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
These banana walnut cookies are naturally sweetened by the ripe bananas and are free from refined sugars. Enjoy them as a healthier alternative to traditional cookies!
