📝 Ingredients
- 1 cup Supertums Cacao Oats
- 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/4 cup peanut butter (unsweetened, smooth)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (optional, for extra sweetness)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (low-FODMAP portion)
- Optional: 2 tbsp chopped walnuts or pumpkin seeds
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mash bananas until smooth.
- Stir in peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Add Supertums Cacao Oats, baking powder, and cinnamon. Mix well to form a sticky dough.
- Fold in chocolate chips and optional nuts/seeds.
- Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool for 5 minutes on the tray, then transfer to a wire rack.
🌿 Gut Health Benefits
- Supertums Cacao Oats: Rich in prebiotic fibers that support healthy gut bacteria.
- Bananas: Contain resistant starch and pectin, both of which help improve digestion and soothe the gut.
- Peanut Butter: Provides healthy fats and protein, helping maintain balanced energy and satiety.
- Low-FODMAP Sweeteners: Maple syrup and ripe bananas keep the cookies sweet while being gentle on digestion.
- Cacao: Packed with polyphenols that may enhance gut microbiome diversity.
- Nuts & Seeds: Offer fiber and micronutrients in gut-friendly portions.
These Banana Oats Cookies are a quick, nourishing snack that blends natural sweetness with digestive-friendly ingredients — perfect for guilt-free snacking!