Description
These soft and chewy strawberry cookies are naturally sweetened, packed with real fruit, and made with only a few wholesome ingredients. Perfect for a quick breakfast, snack, or light dessert, they are easy to prepare and require no eggs or butter. These cookies are gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan, making them a great option for a variety of dietary needs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
- 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup almond butter (or any nut/seed butter of choice)
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth, then stir in the almond butter and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Incorporate the dry ingredients: Add the rolled oats and a pinch of salt to the mixture, stirring until evenly distributed. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries and chocolate chips if using.
- Shape the cookies: Scoop small portions of the dough using a spoon or cookie scoop and roll them into balls. Place them onto the lined baking sheet, leaving space between each. Flatten them slightly into cookie shapes with your hands or the back of a spoon.
- Bake the cookies: Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Avoid overbaking to keep them soft and chewy.
- Cool before serving: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them firm up without becoming too dry.
Notes
- If using frozen strawberries, thaw and pat them dry before adding to the batter to prevent excess moisture.
- For extra flavor, add a dash of cinnamon or a squeeze of lemon juice to the batter.
- To make thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to six months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 98 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg