3 Ingredient Healthy Cookies!
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3 Ingredient Cookies - Simple, Delicious, & Healthy!
For my first official blog post I have a family favorite recipe to share. Alright, so oatmeal might not sound too exciting at first. But, if you are searching for a healthy & kid friendly treat to add to your routine this is a MUST try for you.
I was looking for a way to make cookies healthier, but still be delicious enough to be considered a cookie by my 7 and 1 year old boys, which is how this recipe evolved. These 3 ingredient oatmeal cookies capture just enough of the sweet cookie profile, and offers a good source of protein and fiber.
These cookies are even healthy enough to be served even as easy on the go breakfast bars or muffins (which you could substitute the chocolate chips for raisins or nuts...or keep the chocolate!) I make this recipe into breakfast bars or muffins at least once a week to pack for my husband. He works really early in the morning, and healthy breakfast options that are quick and easy to pack up are always a win.
RECIPE:
Ingredients:
- Banana, 1 large
- Oatmeal, 3/4 Cup
- Chocolate Chips, 1 Tablespoon
Directions:
1. Take 1 large banana in a large bowl, use a fork or whisk to smash the banana until it becomes the consistency of a smoothie. At this point you can add the optional dash of cinnamon and/or vanilla extract for more flavor.
2. Add 3/4 Cup of instant oatmeal, and stir together. If it seems like there is a lot of "banana liquid" left and the mixture is extremely wet you can always add a little more oatmeal.
3. Add in 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips, and stir.
4. Cover a baking sheet with tin foil and spray with a nonstick spray. From here you can take small portions of the mixture and shape the mix with your hands into a cookie shape. If you would prefer making this into a muffin, you can use nonstick spray in a muffin pan and fill the tins (this usually makes about 3 muffins).
4. Place into a preheated oven of 350 degrees for 20 minutes. After the time is up take them out of the oven, and let them sit for about 10 minutes.
5. ENJOY!!!
**For our chocolate chips, we use Enjoy Life Chocolate chips, which are dairy-free! I try to make vegan options for the boys as much as possible, which is a great choice if you are sharing with others who might have different allergies like milk, eggs, nuts, etc. In today's society you can never be too careful with food allergies around little ones.
Simple, easy, healthy, and delicious! I hope you test out this recipe, and let me know what you think!
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For my first official blog post I have a family favorite recipe to share. Alright, so oatmeal might not sound too exciting at first. But, if you are searching for a healthy & kid friendly treat to add to your routine this is a MUST try for you.
I was looking for a way to make cookies healthier, but still be delicious enough to be considered a cookie by my 7 and 1 year old boys, which is how this recipe evolved. These 3 ingredient oatmeal cookies capture just enough of the sweet cookie profile, and offers a good source of protein and fiber.
These cookies are even healthy enough to be served even as easy on the go breakfast bars or muffins (which you could substitute the chocolate chips for raisins or nuts...or keep the chocolate!) I make this recipe into breakfast bars or muffins at least once a week to pack for my husband. He works really early in the morning, and healthy breakfast options that are quick and easy to pack up are always a win.
RECIPE:
Ingredients:
- Banana, 1 large
- Oatmeal, 3/4 Cup
- Chocolate Chips, 1 Tablespoon
Directions:
1. Take 1 large banana in a large bowl, use a fork or whisk to smash the banana until it becomes the consistency of a smoothie. At this point you can add the optional dash of cinnamon and/or vanilla extract for more flavor.
2. Add 3/4 Cup of instant oatmeal, and stir together. If it seems like there is a lot of "banana liquid" left and the mixture is extremely wet you can always add a little more oatmeal.
3. Add in 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips, and stir.
4. Cover a baking sheet with tin foil and spray with a nonstick spray. From here you can take small portions of the mixture and shape the mix with your hands into a cookie shape. If you would prefer making this into a muffin, you can use nonstick spray in a muffin pan and fill the tins (this usually makes about 3 muffins).
4. Place into a preheated oven of 350 degrees for 20 minutes. After the time is up take them out of the oven, and let them sit for about 10 minutes.
5. ENJOY!!!
**For our chocolate chips, we use Enjoy Life Chocolate chips, which are dairy-free! I try to make vegan options for the boys as much as possible, which is a great choice if you are sharing with others who might have different allergies like milk, eggs, nuts, etc. In today's society you can never be too careful with food allergies around little ones.
Simple, easy, healthy, and delicious! I hope you test out this recipe, and let me know what you think!
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Tried them when I started MFP. Straight to the garbage.12
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I was expecting peanut butter, eggs, and stevia.... maybe chocolate chips too.
Thanks for sharing it, but as someone with insulin resistance, those cookies are almost completely carbs so I would have to skip them.2 -
If anyone is going to try these, don't expect them to have the texture of what you normally think of as a cookie.
I like bananas, and I like banana nut bread, but I think the flavor would just be overpowering in this, and not a flavor I would care for in my chocolate chip "cookies."2 -
I saw a message my last post was against some mfp rules so I reposted this thinking it was deleted. Sorry for the double post!2
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I'm intrigued...I'm definitely going to try these!1
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lynn_glenmont wrote: »If anyone is going to try these, don't expect them to have the texture of what you normally think of as a cookie.
I like bananas, and I like banana nut bread, but I think the flavor would just be overpowering in this, and not a flavor I would care for in my chocolate chip "cookies."
Yeah. They have a different texture, but for some it's a good alternative for a sweet treat. You should try them! But thanks for the comment!1 -
I was expecting peanut butter, eggs, and stevia.... maybe chocolate chips too.
Thanks for sharing it, but as someone with insulin resistance, those cookies are almost completely carbs so I would have to skip them.
Oh no! Sorry you have to deal with that. I'm vegan & my diet is typically 70% carbs 20% fat & 10% protein. So I feel like most of my shares would be higher carbs. Do you need higher protein intake in your diet because of the IR?2 -
No, just lower carb.I was expecting peanut butter, eggs, and stevia.... maybe chocolate chips too.
Thanks for sharing it, but as someone with insulin resistance, those cookies are almost completely carbs so I would have to skip them.
Oh no! Sorry you have to deal with that. I'm vegan & my diet is typically 70% carbs 20% fat & 10% protein. So I feel like most of my shares would be higher carbs. Do you need higher protein intake in your diet because of the IR?
BTW, I love Enjoy Life products too. We have a lot of food issues in our house and those fit well.
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I like them. You can also try browies from just a box of mix and a can of pumpkin. My son likes them as drop cookies. I’m thinking about mixing in some oats and pumpkin pie spice and seeing what I get.6
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I saw a message my last post was against some mfp rules so I reposted this thinking it was deleted. Sorry for the double post!
Well, double-posting* is against MFP rules. I'm no expert on the opaque application of MFP rules in general, but's it's hard to see what other rule this post could generate. Somebody might have suggested it should be in the recipes forum, not the food and nutrition forum, but I don't think that's a "rule," per se, just that the moderators will sometimes move a thread to a more appropriate space.
*ETA: "double-posting in the sense of one user starting the exact same thread more than once.0 -
I tried these and I found that I enjoyed eating the 'dough' the next morning after it soaked for a bit! Super good
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Sunnybrooke99 wrote: »I like them. You can also try browies from just a box of mix and a can of pumpkin. My son likes them as drop cookies. I’m thinking about mixing in some oats and pumpkin pie spice and seeing what I get.
That sounds amazing! I'll need to research that1 -
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I made some tonight using one of the many frozen bananas I have in my freezer (frozen before they get too ripe). I thought they were OK especially for 20 calories each (can't go wrong with chocolate chips). My 3 year old grandson liked them (and loved the dough). Thanks for the idea.1
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dwilliamca wrote: »I made some tonight using one of the many frozen bananas I have in my freezer (frozen before they get too ripe). I thought they were OK especially for 20 calories each (can't go wrong with chocolate chips). My 3 year old grandson liked them (and loved the dough). Thanks for the idea.
That is so awesome! I suppose the whole diet/fitness thing is sometimes a compromise haha. But I am excited you tried them and let us know! I love them for a kid friendly option for better cookies too!1 -
Peanut butter, dry rolled oats, maple syrup.3
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10% protein? What does that equate to in grams? Seems way low.2
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Need2Exerc1se wrote: »Peanut butter, dry rolled oats, maple syrup.
That sounds delicious! I will have to try that. I would definitely go light on the maple syrup, but thank you for sharing!1 -
VintageFeline wrote: »10% protein? What does that equate to in grams? Seems way low.
10% of my daily caloric intake is from protein yes. This averages about 45-60 grams of protein. I don't want to get too much into the whole Vegan topic, because people tend to get very defensive, but you don't need that much protein in your diet. Government run programs will tell you differently because meat makes money, dairy makes money, eggs make money and are all involved in government nutrition programs. So do research on your own by non-bias parties if you're interested. But I am sure on MFP it seems kind of low, especially since most diets preach high protein.
Personal background - I went vegan after having my second child, and now weigh less than I did in High School. I can see ab muscles way more defined than I ever had before (even when I was a gym addict) Plus I feel fantastic. I have no issues with "gains" when I am building certain muscle groups, and I don't feel starved. I simple eat when I am hungry.22 -
VintageFeline wrote: »10% protein? What does that equate to in grams? Seems way low.
10% of my daily caloric intake is from protein yes. This averages about 45-60 grams of protein. I don't want to get too much into the whole Vegan topic, because people tend to get very defensive, but you don't need that much protein in your diet. Government run programs will tell you differently because meat makes money, dairy makes money, eggs make money and are all involved in government nutrition programs. So do research on your own by non-bias parties if you're interested. But I am sure on MFP it seems kind of low, especially since most diets preach high protein.
Personal background - I went vegan after having my second child, and now weigh less than I did in High School. I can see ab muscles way more defined than I ever had before (even when I was a gym addict) Plus I feel fantastic. I have no issues with "gains" when I am building certain muscle groups, and I don't feel starved. I simple eat when I am hungry.
@janejellyroll
Protein needs have nothing to do with the meat industry, and in fact the current dietary recommendations for protein are low for active individuals, dieters, training individuals, and the elderly.
Signed,
A vegetarian who gets plenty of protein because she's older and sarcopenia is no joke15 -
VintageFeline wrote: »10% protein? What does that equate to in grams? Seems way low.
10% of my daily caloric intake is from protein yes. This averages about 45-60 grams of protein. I don't want to get too much into the whole Vegan topic, because people tend to get very defensive, but you don't need that much protein in your diet. Government run programs will tell you differently because meat makes money, dairy makes money, eggs make money and are all involved in government nutrition programs. So do research on your own by non-bias parties if you're interested. But I am sure on MFP it seems kind of low, especially since most diets preach high protein.
Personal background - I went vegan after having my second child, and now weigh less than I did in High School. I can see ab muscles way more defined than I ever had before (even when I was a gym addict) Plus I feel fantastic. I have no issues with "gains" when I am building certain muscle groups, and I don't feel starved. I simple eat when I am hungry.
Government and economics aside, there have been numerous studies by highly respected professionals about protein requirements as they relate to body composition. This is where most forum recommendations come from, not from what organizations are trying to make money off of whom.
But your second paragraph is great! Kudos to you.3 -
GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »VintageFeline wrote: »10% protein? What does that equate to in grams? Seems way low.
10% of my daily caloric intake is from protein yes. This averages about 45-60 grams of protein. I don't want to get too much into the whole Vegan topic, because people tend to get very defensive, but you don't need that much protein in your diet. Government run programs will tell you differently because meat makes money, dairy makes money, eggs make money and are all involved in government nutrition programs. So do research on your own by non-bias parties if you're interested. But I am sure on MFP it seems kind of low, especially since most diets preach high protein.
Personal background - I went vegan after having my second child, and now weigh less than I did in High School. I can see ab muscles way more defined than I ever had before (even when I was a gym addict) Plus I feel fantastic. I have no issues with "gains" when I am building certain muscle groups, and I don't feel starved. I simple eat when I am hungry.
@janejellyroll
Protein needs have nothing to do with the meat industry, and in fact the current dietary recommendations for protein are low for active individuals, dieters, training individuals, and the elderly.
Signed,
A vegetarian who gets plenty of protein because she's older and sarcopenia is no joke
Yeah, I don't get a ton of protein (usually about 15-20% of my calories), but 10% is really low. OP, while it sounds like this is currently working for you, this isn't enough for many people, including those on a deficit, anyone trying to build muscle, people who are very active, and people who are getting older and want to retain the muscle that they already have.
If you have a problem with meat, dairy, and eggs making money, then just buy all the plant foods with protein. That's what I do, no conspiracy theories necessary when you chow down on beans, tofu, tempeh, and seitan (as well as the protein in nuts, grains, and vegetables).5 -
GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »VintageFeline wrote: »10% protein? What does that equate to in grams? Seems way low.
10% of my daily caloric intake is from protein yes. This averages about 45-60 grams of protein. I don't want to get too much into the whole Vegan topic, because people tend to get very defensive, but you don't need that much protein in your diet. Government run programs will tell you differently because meat makes money, dairy makes money, eggs make money and are all involved in government nutrition programs. So do research on your own by non-bias parties if you're interested. But I am sure on MFP it seems kind of low, especially since most diets preach high protein.
Personal background - I went vegan after having my second child, and now weigh less than I did in High School. I can see ab muscles way more defined than I ever had before (even when I was a gym addict) Plus I feel fantastic. I have no issues with "gains" when I am building certain muscle groups, and I don't feel starved. I simple eat when I am hungry.
@janejellyroll
Protein needs have nothing to do with the meat industry, and in fact the current dietary recommendations for protein are low for active individuals, dieters, training individuals, and the elderly.
Signed,
A vegetarian who gets plenty of protein because she's older and sarcopenia is no joke
Seconded by a vegetarian who manages to get 1g of protein per lb of body weight each day. Even taking out dairy, 101g of my protein yesterday came from non-animal sources.4 -
To touch on the "research non-biased parties to determine why we don't need very much protein" line, I am not aware of any non-biased sources making this claim. All the sources I've seen promoting this type of diet are promoting diets free of animal products (not all who promote plant-based and/or vegan diets make this claim, but everyone I've seen making this claim is promoting that type of diet).
This isn't to say that they're *wrong*. One can have a bias and also be sharing correct information, but to promote them as a bias-free source wouldn't be accurate. One should be thoughtful when evaluating the claims of those with a bias and just because someone is promoting the opposite of what someone with a bias (or what you perceive as a bias) is claiming, you can't assume they are somehow bias-free.5 -
GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »VintageFeline wrote: »10% protein? What does that equate to in grams? Seems way low.
10% of my daily caloric intake is from protein yes. This averages about 45-60 grams of protein. I don't want to get too much into the whole Vegan topic, because people tend to get very defensive, but you don't need that much protein in your diet. Government run programs will tell you differently because meat makes money, dairy makes money, eggs make money and are all involved in government nutrition programs. So do research on your own by non-bias parties if you're interested. But I am sure on MFP it seems kind of low, especially since most diets preach high protein.
Personal background - I went vegan after having my second child, and now weigh less than I did in High School. I can see ab muscles way more defined than I ever had before (even when I was a gym addict) Plus I feel fantastic. I have no issues with "gains" when I am building certain muscle groups, and I don't feel starved. I simple eat when I am hungry.
@janejellyroll
Protein needs have nothing to do with the meat industry, and in fact the current dietary recommendations for protein are low for active individuals, dieters, training individuals, and the elderly.
Signed,
A vegetarian who gets plenty of protein because she's older and sarcopenia is no joke
If you are suggesting that the meat industry doesn't have investments in the nutritional board for coming up with new dietary guidelines, and they are completely not involved.....I suppose that is a pointless argument to get into because we stand on very different ends with very different thoughts.
I have done a lot of research for myself and feel comfortable with where I am. Like I mentioned about I figured that this would turn into a Vegan and their protein debate haha. Its just not worth it. I am not one of those "vegan converters." I research my needs myself and I feel happy with it. I don't care how anyone else eats. If you eat what makes you feel best then that is the right diet for you.11 -
VintageFeline wrote: »10% protein? What does that equate to in grams? Seems way low.
10% of my daily caloric intake is from protein yes. This averages about 45-60 grams of protein. I don't want to get too much into the whole Vegan topic, because people tend to get very defensive, but you don't need that much protein in your diet. Government run programs will tell you differently because meat makes money, dairy makes money, eggs make money and are all involved in government nutrition programs. So do research on your own by non-bias parties if you're interested. But I am sure on MFP it seems kind of low, especially since most diets preach high protein.
Personal background - I went vegan after having my second child, and now weigh less than I did in High School. I can see ab muscles way more defined than I ever had before (even when I was a gym addict) Plus I feel fantastic. I have no issues with "gains" when I am building certain muscle groups, and I don't feel starved. I simple eat when I am hungry.
Government and economics aside, there have been numerous studies by highly respected professionals about protein requirements as they relate to body composition. This is where most forum recommendations come from, not from what organizations are trying to make money off of whom.
But your second paragraph is great! Kudos to you.
Thank you!
I happen to disagree with your first paragraph, but I suppose to each is own. There are various studies that will back up any opinion. That is why it is up to you to determine your credentials for credible research and things of that nature. I just try to look at who is funding the research, is it peer reviewed, is it conducted by credible individuals, are they profiting anything off of this research? Sometimes you have to dig a little deeper than the surface, ya know! But thanks for the reply!8 -
janejellyroll wrote: »GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »VintageFeline wrote: »10% protein? What does that equate to in grams? Seems way low.
10% of my daily caloric intake is from protein yes. This averages about 45-60 grams of protein. I don't want to get too much into the whole Vegan topic, because people tend to get very defensive, but you don't need that much protein in your diet. Government run programs will tell you differently because meat makes money, dairy makes money, eggs make money and are all involved in government nutrition programs. So do research on your own by non-bias parties if you're interested. But I am sure on MFP it seems kind of low, especially since most diets preach high protein.
Personal background - I went vegan after having my second child, and now weigh less than I did in High School. I can see ab muscles way more defined than I ever had before (even when I was a gym addict) Plus I feel fantastic. I have no issues with "gains" when I am building certain muscle groups, and I don't feel starved. I simple eat when I am hungry.
@janejellyroll
Protein needs have nothing to do with the meat industry, and in fact the current dietary recommendations for protein are low for active individuals, dieters, training individuals, and the elderly.
Signed,
A vegetarian who gets plenty of protein because she's older and sarcopenia is no joke
Yeah, I don't get a ton of protein (usually about 15-20% of my calories), but 10% is really low. OP, while it sounds like this is currently working for you, this isn't enough for many people, including those on a deficit, anyone trying to build muscle, people who are very active, and people who are getting older and want to retain the muscle that they already have.
If you have a problem with meat, dairy, and eggs making money, then just buy all the plant foods with protein. That's what I do, no conspiracy theories necessary when you chow down on beans, tofu, tempeh, and seitan (as well as the protein in nuts, grains, and vegetables).
Plants tend to have on average 10% protein (on average there are some greater some less). Plants to me personally are the perfect food that we were designed to eat. There is a bunch of research behind all of my comments, DM me if you are interested.
You must be right about people bulking and building muscle because aside from humans we can look at the animal kingdom. Elephants must be shriveling away, and those gorillas seem weak too. Don't worry I know you are thinking "we aren't elephants or gorillas" but I do have research for that too.
You make a great point about the plant proteins, but I don't feel the need to add extra protein in my diet. If you are getting the sufficient amount of calories you are getting enough protein. I would love to see a case study about a person who suffered from protein deficiency who was getting sufficient calories....eating disorders or disordered eating people could suffer from protein deficiency would be my first thought, but I would love to see that.12 -
janejellyroll wrote: »To touch on the "research non-biased parties to determine why we don't need very much protein" line, I am not aware of any non-biased sources making this claim. All the sources I've seen promoting this type of diet are promoting diets free of animal products (not all who promote plant-based and/or vegan diets make this claim, but everyone I've seen making this claim is promoting that type of diet).
This isn't to say that they're *wrong*. One can have a bias and also be sharing correct information, but to promote them as a bias-free source wouldn't be accurate. One should be thoughtful when evaluating the claims of those with a bias and just because someone is promoting the opposite of what someone with a bias (or what you perceive as a bias) is claiming, you can't assume they are somehow bias-free.
If you would like more information I could type something up...just private message me. I also agree I think if someone is selling something they are not credible, I.E. someone with a agenda to turn the world into whatever diet.
Side note...I never named a research study, I mentioned non-bias sources I have read studies from. So you can't say that I was promoting anything inaccurately at all. But thanks so much for the reply!5 -
People are well versed in reading and interpreting peer reviewed studies here. They actively encourage it and so we would all love to see your sources, not something you type from your own perspective. And feel free to post links to your non-bia studies.
So no need to think we're not adept at vetting information, you're coming off pretty patronising at this point.11
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