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5-Ingredient Oatmeal Raisin Cookies: The Easiest Recipe Ever!

Looking for a quick, easy, and healthy treat? These 5-ingredient oatmeal raisin cookies are your answer! They come together in minutes and are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the guilt. And if you’re not a raisin fan, simply swap them out for chocolate chips! This recipe is also naturally gluten-free when using certified gluten-free oats.

What You’ll Need:

• 1 ripe banana (mashed)
• ¼ cup almond butter (or any nut butter you prefer)
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 cup oats (I used sprouted, gluten-free oats)
• 1/3 cup raisins (or chocolate chips!)

How to Make These Delicious Cookies:

1. In a small bowl, combine the mashed banana, almond butter, and cinnamon. Mix well until smooth.
2. Stir in the oats, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
3. Fold in the raisins (or chocolate chips). Be careful not to overmix.
4. Refrigerate the mixture for 10 minutes. This helps the cookies firm up and prevents them from spreading too much during baking.
5. Scoop onto a lined baking sheet. Flatten each scoop slightly – this batch makes about 4 cookies.
6. Bake in the oven for 12 minutes at 400F (200C). The edges should be lightly golden.
7. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with flaky sea salt (optional), let cool slightly, and enjoy!

Tips and Variations:

• Nut Butter: Feel free to experiment with different nut butters like peanut butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter.
• Sweetener: If you prefer a sweeter cookie, add a tablespoon of maple syrup or honey to the batter.
• Chocolate Chips: As mentioned, chocolate chips are a perfect substitute for raisins. Use dark chocolate chips for an even healthier option.
• Storage: Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• Gluten-Free: Ensure your oats are certified gluten-free if you need these cookies to be gluten-free.

These oatmeal raisin cookies are so easy to make and are a great way to enjoy a healthy and delicious treat. Give them a try and let me know what you think!

Nutrition Information

Note: Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes.

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