DESCRIPTION OF HEAVENLY MORNING OATMEAL COOKIES
Heavenly Morning Oatmeal Cookies are the perfect blend of nutrition and taste, offering a delightful twist on traditional breakfast items. Crafted with mashed bananas, wholesome oats, and a hint of cinnamon, these cookies serve as a great start to your day or a healthy snack. Each cookie is packed with fibre and essential nutrients, making them an excellent choice for a quick breakfast or an on-the-go energy boost. Lightly sweetened with natural honey and adorned with raisins, these cookies are not only satisfying but also guilt-free!
RECIPE CATEGORY
- Breakfast
- Snack
- Brunch
SERVING SIZE
16 servings
CUISINE
American
PREPARATION/TECHNIQUES
- Bake
OCCASION/HOLIDAY
- Daily Breakfast
- Health-Conscious Gatherings
- Children’s Snack
- Casual Brunch
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION/DIETARY CONCERNS
- Healthy
- High Fiber
- Low Fat
- Vegetarian
DISH TYPE OF HEAVENLY MORNING OATMEAL COOKIES
- Cookie
INGREDIENTS FOR HEAVENLY MORNING OATMEAL COOKIES
- 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons oat flour
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup raisins
- 1 cup grated carrots
Frosting:
- 3 oz cream cheese
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp almond milk
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
FULL NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
- Calories: 110 per cookie
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fat: 2g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sodium: 45mg
PREPARATION FOR HEAVENLY MORNING OATMEAL COOKIES
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the mashed bananas, applesauce, honey, and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, combine the rolled oats, oat flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Mixtures: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the raisins and grated carrots.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Form Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the baking sheet, forming 16 cookies.
- Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Prepare Frosting: While cookies are baking, mix cream cheese, maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Cool and Frost: Allow cookies to cool before topping each with a dollop of cream cheese frosting.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container.
PREP TIME
10 minutes
COOKING TIME
20 minutes
TIPS FOR HEAVENLY MORNING OATMEAL COOKIES
- Perfect Consistency: Ensure the bananas are thoroughly mashed for a smooth, uniform cookie texture.
- Cookie Uniformity: Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized cookies, which helps in uniform baking.
- Natural Sweeteners: Adjust the amount of honey based on your preference for sweetness.
- Frosting Application: Use a piping bag to neatly apply the frosting on cooled cookies for a more decorative touch.
VARIATIONS
- Nutty Addition: Add chopped walnuts or almonds for an extra crunch.
- Chocolate Twist: Include dark chocolate chips in the dough for a richer flavour.
- Spice It Up: Experiment with adding ground ginger or allspice to enhance the warming spice flavours.
PREPPING AND STORAGE GUIDE FOR HEAVENLY MORNING OATMEAL COOKIES
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate to extend freshness.
- Freezing Options: Freeze the unfrosted cookies for up to a month and thaw overnight before serving.