Do you ever just want a cookie? But not the guilt? If you are saying YES then here’s the cookie for you! And you don’t have to be a baker- it’s so easy to make! I am calling it a BREAKFAST COOKIE. But trust me, it’s for any time of the day or nite!
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup applesauce or mashed banana
1/4 cup almond or cashew butter OR allergy-friendly sub
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/16 tsp salt
2-3 tbsp mini chocolate chips or sugar free chocolate chips
2 1/2 tbsp freeze-dried raspberries OR 2 tbsp dried fruit
optional add-ins, such as chia seeds, shredded coconut, etc.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Mash the applesauce or banana with the nut butter until smooth, then stir in all other ingredients until well-combined. Shape into cookies and bake on a greased cookie sheet for around 15 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before removing from sheet. This makes 18 mini cookies or 10-12 bigger cookies.