Description
These healthy cookies are a modern take on classic comfort, blending almond butter, oats, and dark chocolate for a chewy, protein-packed treat with zero guilt. Quick to make, naturally sweetened, and kid-approved.
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup almond butter
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tbsp chia seeds
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
Pinch of sea salt
Optional: 1/2 mashed banana
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix oats, almond butter, maple syrup, and chia seeds.
3. Fold in chocolate chips, sea salt, and optional banana.
4. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls, flatten gently on sheet.
5. Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are golden.
6. Cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.
Notes
Slightly underbake for a chewier texture.
Double the batch and freeze extras.
Customize with raisins, grated carrots, or cranberries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Healthy Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy cookies, almond butter, kid-friendly, low sugar