Description
Healthy Strawberry Cookies are soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened treats made with wholesome ingredients like ripe bananas, rolled oats, almond butter, and fresh strawberries. Perfect for snacking, these cookies are dairy-free, gluten-free (if using certified oats), and contain no added sugar—making them a guilt-free delight for all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
- 2 large ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/4 cup strawberries (chopped)
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper or a reusable cookie sheet.
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, mashed bananas, and almond butter until well combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped strawberries and optional chocolate chips.
- Form tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them on the prepared tray.
- Flatten each dough ball into a cookie shape.
- Bake for 12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool completely on the tray before serving.
Notes
- Substitute rolled oats with quick oats or almond flour for texture or dietary preference.
- Use unsweetened applesauce or pumpkin puree instead of bananas for a different flavor or lower sugar option.
- Almond butter can be swapped with peanut butter, sunflower seed butter, or other nut butters.
- Replace chocolate chips with carob chips, dried fruits, or omit entirely for a cleaner version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy cookies, strawberry cookies, banana cookies, gluten-free, sugar-free cookies, vegan dessert