Low Fat Banana Raisin Oatmeal Cookies

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 13

These Low Fat Banana Raisin Oatmeal Cookies are a deliciously light treat with natural sweetness from ripe bananas, hearty oats, and a touch of cinnamon. Each cookie is packed with wholesome ingredients, making it an ideal guilt-free snack.

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Servings

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
½ cup light brown sugar lightly packed
½ cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
¼ cup mashed very-ripe banana
2 cups quick oats
¼ cup raisins
½ cup pecans chopped

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lightly spraying it with cooking spray or lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and ground cinnamon. Stir until thoroughly combined, then set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugars: In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the softened butter with the light brown sugar and granulated sugar. Mix until the mixture is light and fluffy, which should take about 2-3 minutes.
Add Wet Ingredients: Blend in the vanilla extract, large egg, and mashed banana until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Ensure all ingredients are well-incorporated, but avoid overmixing.
Combine with Dry Ingredients and Add Mix-Ins: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Add the oats, raisins, and chopped pecans, stirring just until combined to avoid a tough cookie texture.
Shape and Bake: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop heaping spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring adequate space between each for spreading. Bake for 10-13 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The cookies should still be slightly soft when removed from the oven.
Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire cooling rack. Once completely cooled, they are ready to be enjoyed.

Notes

To make these cookies gluten-free, replace the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking blend that includes xanthan gum for structure. Ensure that the oats used are certified gluten-free.

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