What are healthy cookies

Healthy cookies are cookies that are made with nutritious ingredients and contain less added sugar and fat than traditional cookies. They are designed to provide a healthier alternative without compromising on taste and enjoyment. Here are some examples of healthy cookies:

1. Oatmeal Cookies: Oatmeal is a nutritious ingredient full of fiber and slowly digesting carbohydrates. Oatmeal cookies can be made with oatmeal, banana, nuts, seeds and possibly a natural sweetener such as honey or maple syrup.

2. Whole wheat cookies: Whole wheat flour contains more fiber and nutrients than refined white flour. Whole wheat cookies can be made with whole wheat flour, healthy fats such as nut butter or coconut oil, and sweeteners such as honey or applesauce.

3. Fruit and nut cookies: These cookies often contain dried fruit such as raisins, dates or cranberries, along with nuts such as almonds, walnuts or pecans. They can be made with oatmeal, whole wheat flour and a natural sweetener.

4. Protein cookies: These cookies are enriched with protein powder or other protein-rich ingredients such as cottage cheese, nut butter or eggs. They provide a higher protein content, which can help with satiety and muscle recovery.

5. Gluten-free cookies: Gluten-free cookies are a good option for people with gluten intolerance or celiac disease. They are made with alternative flours such as almond flour, rice flour or buckwheat flour.

It is important to note that although these cookies are considered healthier than traditional cookies, they should still be considered a treat and consumed in moderation. Homemade cookies are usually preferable to packaged varieties because you have control over the ingredients you use. That's why we give you a recipe!

Make your own healthy cookies with extra proteins

Here is a recipe for healthy cookies with extra protein:

Ingredients for making healthy cookies

• 2 ripe bananas
• 1 ½ cups of oatmeal
• ½ cup protein powder (flavor of your choice)
• ¼ cup almond butter or peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Optional: additions to taste, such as raisins, chopped nuts, chocolate chips, coconut flakes, etc.

Instructions for making healthy cookies

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and line a baking tray with baking paper.

2. Mash the bananas in a large bowl until smooth.

3. Add the oatmeal, protein powder, almond butter or peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix well until all ingredients are well combined.

4. If you choose to use additions such as raisins, chopped nuts, chocolate chips, coconut flakes, etc., add them to the dough now and mix well.

5. Take a tablespoon of the dough and roll it between your palms to form a ball. Place it on the baking tray and gently flatten it into a cookie. Repeat this process for the rest of the dough.

6. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges.

7. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool completely on a rack.

Eating cookies without feeling guilty

These healthy protein cookies are a delicious snack that you can enjoy without feeling guilty. They are rich in protein, fiber and healthy fats thanks to the addition of oatmeal, protein powder and almond butter or peanut butter. Feel free to experiment with different flavors and additions to customize the cookies to your taste. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.