GLUTEN-FREE AND REFINED SUGAR-FREE OAT COOKIES! đĒ
Description
These Gluten-Free and Sugar-Free Oat Cookies are just the thing! They're ideal for anyone wanting a nutritious snack without compromising on taste. With the natural sweetness from bananas and the rich flavors of peanut butter and dark chocolate, these cookies are both satisfying and wholesome.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Wire rack
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas đ
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or date juice
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 handful of hazelnuts chopped
- 1 handful of dried mulberries
- 1 handful of dark chocolate chopped
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 100 g oatmeal
For Topping:
- Chopped dark chocolate pieces đĢ
- Maldon leaf salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mash the bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add the peanut butter and maple syrup to the mashed bananas, and mix well until fully combined.
- Stir in the chia seeds, chopped hazelnuts, dried mulberries, chopped dark chocolate, and cinnamon.
- Add the oatmeal and mix until everything is well incorporated.
- Scoop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, flattening each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon.
- Top each cookie with additional chopped dark chocolate pieces and a sprinkle of Maldon leaf salt.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown and firm to the touch.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.