Low Fat Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies Recipe

Name: Low Fat Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour; 2 cups oats (the original recipe called for quick oats, but I used old fashioned oats with great results); 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 2 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature; 1/2 cup turbinado/raw sugar (or regular sugar); 1/2 cup unpacked Muscavado sugar or brown sugar; 1 large egg; 1/3 cup mashed banana, which is a almost one whole banana, OR same amount of unsweetened apple sauce (see; footnote); 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips (Ghirardelli 60% cacao chips are my favorite!), OR walnuts, if you're into that.

Servings: persons

1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
2 cups oats (the original recipe called for quick oats, but I used old fashioned oats with great results)
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup turbinado/raw sugar (or regular sugar)
1/2 cup unpacked Muscavado sugar or brown sugar
1 large egg
1/3 cup mashed banana, which is a almost one whole banana, OR same amount of unsweetened apple sauce (see
footnote)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup dark chocolate chips (Ghirardelli 60% cacao chips are my favorite!), OR walnuts, if you're into that.

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
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2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
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3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and the sugars. I used an old-fashioned egg-beater but if you're lucky enough
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to have an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar on medium speed.
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4. Add the egg, followed by the mashed banana and vanilla extract.
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5. Working by hand, stir in the flour mixture and the oats until just combined.
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6. Stir in the chocolate chips.
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7. Drop heaping spoonfuls onto baking sheets, flattening each cookie slightly. Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until
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cookies become light brown at the edges. Do not overbake these cookies!
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8. Let cool on baking sheet for 3 or 4 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes:
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Note on apple sauce, added 5/20/11: I just tried these cookies with apple sauce instead of mashed banana. While they
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are tasty, they seem a little more like reduced fat cookies. The banana cookies have a fluffier texture, with a higher rise
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and softer insides. Final verdict? I'm sticking with banana.

768

kcal

Calories

Fat

130

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour, 2 cups oats (the original recipe called for quick oats, but I used old fashioned oats with great results), 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and more.

Yes, Low Fat Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Low Fat Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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