Granola cookies are a tasty and healthy snack that are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings while still providing a nutritious boost to your day.
Made with all-natural ingredients, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone in your household. In this post, we’ll share our recipe for granola cookies.
One of the best things about this healthy granola cookies recipe is that they are easy to make at home. With just a 2 ingredients, you can whip up a batch in no time.
We have a brilliant 5-minute skillet granola you can make ahead and use in this recipe.
Here’s our recipe for the Granola.
In addition to being delicious, granola cookies also offer a number of health benefits. For example, the fiber in the oats and other whole grains can help to regulate digestion and keep you feeling full for longer.
The protein in the nuts and seeds can help to support muscle growth and repair, while the healthy fats in the coconut oil can promote heart health.
Overall, if you’re looking for a healthy and satisfying snack that tastes great, granola cookies are definitely worth a try.
So get your granola and lets go bake these into delicious and healthy biscuits!
Cooking Time
- Cooking: 30 minutes
- Preparation: 5 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
Servings
- 2 servings
Ingredients list
2 bananas
6 tablespoons granola (Check out our 5-minute skillet granola)
How to make a Granola Cookies
- Preheat the oven at 320ºF.
- Crumple the bananas with a fork and mix with granola into a small bowl.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spoon half of the granola mixture shaping into 2 round biscuits.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, flip and bake for more 7-10 minutes. Remove from the oven, place into a cooling rack and serve at room temperature.
Notes
- Use a variety of textures: To make your granola cookies interesting and flavorful, use a variety of textures in your recipe. For example, you can add crunchy nuts, chewy dried fruits, and smooth chocolate chips. This will create a balance of flavors and textures in your cookies.
- Don’t overmix the batter: When making granola cookies, it’s important not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in tough, dense cookies. Mix the ingredients until just combined and then stop.
- Use a cookie scoop: Using a cookie scoop will ensure that your cookies are evenly sized, which is important for even baking. A cookie scoop will also make the process faster and less messy. Scoop the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
What to serve with
Combine this delicious and quick skillet granola with some of our other breakfast recipes:
- Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Chamomile White Chocolate Cookies
- Baked Omelette
- Italian Style Eggs In A Hole
Storage
- To store granola cookies, keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days or in the fridge if you live in a warm or humid climate.
- You can also freeze them for longer-term storage by placing them in an airtight container or zip-top freezer bag for up to 3 months.
- Be sure to separate them with layers of parchment paper or wax paper to prevent them from sticking together.
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Granola Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 medium bananas ripe
- 6 tablespoons granola
Instructions
- Preheat the oven at 320ºF
- Crumple the bananas with a fork and mix with granola into a small bowl.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spoon half of the granola mixture shaping into two round biscuits.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, flip and bake for more 7-10 minutes. Remove from the oven, place into a cooling rack and serve at room temperature.
Notes
- Use a variety of textures: To make your granola cookies interesting and flavorful, use a variety of textures in your recipe. For example, you can add crunchy nuts, chewy dried fruits, and smooth chocolate chips. This will create a balance of flavors and textures in your cookies.
- Don't overmix the batter: When making granola cookies, it's important not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in tough, dense cookies. Mix the ingredients until just combined and then stop.
- Use a cookie scoop: Using a cookie scoop will ensure that your cookies are evenly sized, which is important for even baking. A cookie scoop will also make the process faster and less messy. Scoop the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- To store granola cookies, keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days or in the fridge if you live in a warm or humid climate. You can also freeze them for longer-term storage by placing them in an airtight container or zip-top freezer bag for up to 3 months. Be sure to separate them with layers of parchment paper or wax paper to prevent them from sticking together.
