Kids love cookies! And my children are no different.
While shopping for snacks for them, I try to buy cookies and other goodies that are easy on the sugar side and saturated fat so that it doesn’t take a toll on their health in the long run.
Yes, let’s just face it! They aren’t the healthiest of choices sometimes.
So I did some research into making some health-friendly, at the same time, yummy cookies and finally came up with three varieties of ‘awesome goodness’ that are easy to prepare and store.So if you are looking for homemade healthy cookies recipes, you can stop the search here. because I have 3 of them to share 🙂
It is also ‘kid tested’ to be a hit. These are great healthy snacks you can have no qualms about sharing with your kids as their favorite after school snack. Even better, they are home made with a taste and level of nutrition that the ‘store bought’ can never match!
I will start my ‘Cookies Series’ with the first recipe in the list which is called ‘Healthy Cowboy Cookies’. It does have an interesting name and I have no idea how that title came about. But I am sure a child would love the name and the cookies as well. My little one told me so!
So here goes:
Homemade Healthy Cookies Recipes #1- Cowboy Cookies
Ingredients
1 Cup Flour
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
1 Ripe Banana
1/8 Cup Coconut Oil
2 Tablespoons Applesauce
½ Cup Oats
¼ Cup Chopped Pecans
¼ Cup Honey
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
½ Teaspoon Ginger
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In medium bowl, mix together Banana, coconut oil, honey, ginger and cinnamon until smooth. Add in flour, baking soda and baking powder until just mixed. Lastly add Oats and pecans until just blended. You could also add some chocolate chips if you like. Not needed, its up to you. I improvise sometimes with various ingredients and you can never go wrong with chocolate, you see? Drop by spoonful onto pre-sprayed cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 7-10 minutes.
Voila! There you have it!
Pretty easy to prep and bake. And it turned out to be so yummy that I and my ‘little partner’ couldn’t stop eating them and had to make the next batch right away so that we have more for the ‘school days’ too
Try this out and let me know how you find the Healthy Cowboy Cookies- yummy or what?
P.S: Stick around for more homemade healthy cookies recipes 🙂
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I have not tried coconut oil in cookies… does it taste like coconut… I have to give a try.. where do you buy your coconut oil?
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hmm..not really! but it tastes really good though.. fresher than the normal canola or the vegetable oil we use… I get my coconut oil from Indian store near by. But I think you could also get it from grocery stores.
Momless Mom recently posted…Healthy Cookies Part 1- Cowboy Cookies
These are a great alternative to the well known Oreos!! 🙂 While my youngest has a nut allergy, I know my other children would definitely enjoy these.
You can always eliminate pecans you know? There are lots other good stuff in there.. But between you and me, I love pecans… I like it literally in anything I eat 😉
Momless Mom recently posted…Healthy Cookies Part 1- Cowboy Cookies
Yummy these sound like they are a real treat! I see you have several mixed ingredients like banana, applesauce etcetera, so I’m curious, what’s the main flavor that you get when they are done?
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For me, it was more banana.. It was so ripe, may be that’s why.. Coming to think of it, I can also remember tasting a bit of apple too 🙂
Momless Mom recently posted…Healthy Cookies Part 1- Cowboy Cookies
They look really good.. I heard if you use applesauce it makes it much more healthy.
Yes, you are right! Apple sauce are a healthy choice and perfect for kids’ snacks 🙂
Momless Mom recently posted…Healthy Cookies Part 1- Cowboy Cookies
Even though I haven’t tried it before. From the looks of it, I think its pretty tasty indeed. I would definitely try some of these Cowboy Cookies, I think a 10 minute preparation is not that long,
besides its a good pair for coffee.
Yes, it is a good coffee time snack.. 🙂
Momless Mom recently posted…Healthy Cookies Part 1- Cowboy Cookies
These look VERY tasty, and anything with pecans has to be good!
Missy Homemaker recently posted…Thrifty Thursday: How NOT to Visit the State Fair
right? That is what I thought too. I love pecans 🙂
Momless Mom recently posted…Healthy Cookies Part 1- Cowboy Cookies
Wow! It looks good my friend! I’ll have to try it 🙂
You should! 🙂
Momless Mom recently posted…Healthy Cookies Part 1- Cowboy Cookies
These look yummy! I would use Almond Flour instead to make them Paleo for my family but otherwise they look great.
Jessica @Bkeepsushonest recently posted…Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies – Paleo Friendly
Almond flour sounds like a good choice.. hmm..may be next time, I would try with it 🙂 Thanks for the idea.
Momless Mom recently posted…Healthy Cookies Part 1- Cowboy Cookies
These sound great! I think I might have to make this as an after school snack during the first week of school next week.
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You are right! It is a perfect after school snack for kids 🙂
Momless Mom recently posted…Healthy Cookies Part 1- Cowboy Cookies
YUMMY!! I know what my daughter and I will hopefully do after her nap. We have bananas that NEED to be used up.
Sarah Jane recently posted…Test Knit: Marian Skirt {Yarn Along}
Yeah! Make use of those bananas.. The finished product is quite yummy 🙂
Momless Mom recently posted…Healthy Cookies Part 1- Cowboy Cookies
I could SO go for some homemade cookies about now, and these look great!
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It is really! You should try’em 🙂
Momless Mom recently posted…Healthy Cookies Part 1- Cowboy Cookies
Perfect snack for kids. Surely my lil man wil like this
My little guy was unstoppable trying this out 🙂
Momless Mom recently posted…Healthy Cookies Part 1- Cowboy Cookies
I like how you described them as ‘awesome goodness’. I will give these a whirl as the kids go back to school next week and I am guilty of packing store bought cookies in their lunches. Those are full of transfats, and these seem several steps up on the healthy scale! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Anita Breeze recently posted…Skinny Fiber
Thought I would put my 2 cents in the baking world! It turned out nice at the end! 🙂
Momless Mom recently posted…Healthy Cookies Part 1- Cowboy Cookies
Having healthier choices is great! When children get used to healthier their tastes change and the garbage tastes, well, like garbage!
Well said Meli! Can’t agree more 😉
Momless Mom recently posted…Healthy Cookies Part 1- Cowboy Cookies
These sound good for being healthy. 😉 Thanks for sharing the recipe!
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No problem! 🙂
Momless Mom recently posted…Healthy Cookies Part 1- Cowboy Cookies
Oh I love coconut oil. Those look great and will have to try out for my kiddos.
I promise you won’t be disappointed 🙂
Momless Mom recently posted…Healthy Cookies Part 1- Cowboy Cookies
Thank you for putting this recipe out. I love coconut oil too and hoping they have a bit of that flavor!
It certainly adds taste to the cookies, for the better 🙂
Momless Mom recently posted…Healthy Cookies Part 1- Cowboy Cookies
I didn’t think healthy and cookies could go in the same recipe. 😉 Thanks for sharing!
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Pleasure! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Momless Mom recently posted…Healthy Cookies Part 1- Cowboy Cookies
I love using coconut oil in baking! Your recipe looks like a nice treat 🙂
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This recipe turned out really well with coconut oil. Normally, I don’t use it much. 🙂
Momless Mom recently posted…Healthy Cookies Part 1- Cowboy Cookies
Can I use a whole wheat flour in this recipe ?
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I haven’t used whole wheat flour in baking these. So, I am not sure how it will turn out. But I guess, there is no harm in trying. Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Momless Mom recently posted…Healthy Cookies Part 1- Cowboy Cookies
Yummy!!! I will have to add this to the list of cookies I bake for x-ms
great idea for healthy eating
Thanks for this thoughtful post! It is relevant and helpful for moms that want to try something different. I’ve never made cookies with coconut oil. Curious about the texture it creates.
Y.Brown
looks so yummy
Now you did it. You enticed my sweet tooth. Great!!! LOL… Seriously though, Yum!
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Ma’am, you have a truly great site. I will be making these cookies this weekend.
We used to make Coyboy Cookies when I was growing up and when my daughter’s were small. I love the healthy twist. Will have to try this.
This is truly a great recipe. These cookies are delicious and at the same time they are much healthier than the store bought cookies.