Diabetic-Friendly Magic Cookies Recipe

Diabetic-Friendly Magic Cookies

• 1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)

• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)

• 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

• 1/4 cup sugar-free dark chocolate chips or chopped sugar-free chocolate

• 1/3 cup mashed ripe banana or unsweetened applesauce (natural sweetener)

• 1/4 cup natural nut butter (almond, peanut, or cashew butter)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Optional: a pinch of cinnamon or a few drops of stevia (to taste)

• Preheat oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

• Mix wet ingredients: In a bowl, combine mashed banana (or applesauce), nut butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.

• Add dry ingredients: Stir in oats, nuts, shredded coconut, and sugar-free chocolate chips. Mix well to combine.

• Form cookies: Scoop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, flattening slightly to form cookie shapes.

• Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden around the edges.

• Cool: Let cookies cool on a wire rack before serving to firm up.