soft oatmeal raisin rookies

These soft oatmeal raisin cookies use simple ingredient swaps like banana, oats, and whole wheat flour. This adds fiber and natural sweetness while using less fat and sugar than many traditional cookie recipes. They're a delicious way to enjoy a classic favorite with a nutritious twist.

Makes: 18 cookies

Serving Size: 1 cookie 

Ingredients 

• 1 medium ripe banana, mashed
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1 large egg
• ¼ cup packed brown sugar 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• ½ cup whole wheat flour 
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon salt 
• ¼ cup raisins 

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly coat with cooking spray.
3. In a medium bowl, mix together: 
   
   • mashed banana
   • softened butter
   • egg
   • brown sugar
   • vanilla
4. In a separate bowl, combine:
   
   • oats
   • whole wheat flour
   • baking soda
   • cinnamon 
   • salt 
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until combined. 
6. Fold in raisins. 
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. 
9. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. 

Healthy Swaps Used: 

• Banana replaces some of the fat and sugar
• Less butter than traditional recipes
• Whole wheat flour adds fiber 
• Oats provide whole grains 
• Raisins add natural sweetness