Oatmeal Banana Cookies

Oatmeal Banana Cookies

In the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda—a 5,000-year-old holistic healing system from India that balances body and mind in various ways including conscious food choices—every ingredient serves a purpose beyond mere taste.

These oatmeal banana cookies embody this philosophy perfectly, with each component offering specific benefits: ripe bananas provide natural sweetness that calms Vata and Pitta doshas, while grounding oats stabilize energy and support the nervous system. The recipe incorporates coconut oil for healthy fats essential to proper digestion, almond flour for lighter protein than conventional wheat, omega-rich walnuts for brain health, and maple syrup as a natural sweetener that avoids the energy spikes of refined sugar.

More than just a delicious treat, these cookies demonstrate Ayurveda’s core principle—that nourishing both body and spirit through mindful eating creates the perfect harmony between wellness and enjoyment.

Ingredients:

3 Tablespoons coconut oil

1-2 T maple syrup

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

2 large eggs

1 large ripe banana, mashed

1 1/4 cups almond flour

2 cups gluten free old fashioned oats, rolled

1 cup walnuts and/or organic dairy free dark chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, 
   • coconut oil and maple syrup mix until smooth.
   • Add in vanilla extract and eggs.
   • Next, add the banana.
   • Beat well. Batter will be clumpy.
2. Slowly add almond flour mixture until just combined.
   • Stir in oats and walnuts/chocolate chips.
3. Put the dough in the fridge to let the dough cool.
   • The dough is runnier than your average dough, so you want it to firm up a bit so you’re cookies keep their shape.
4. Let the oven heat to 350 degrees while the dough cools.
5. Place the dough in balls on a ungreased non stick pan.
6. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Cool for a few minutes and Eat! Best Enjoyed with Kids (or Kids at Heart)!

After enjoying these you might try oil pulling with coconut oil for better oral hygiene!