These easy and Healthy White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies are softy, chewy, and sure to be your next favorite cookie recipe! Made with no added sugar, flour, or oils! By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Mauna Loa and I am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time. I wouldn't put it passed me to have shuffled a stack of chocolate chips and glass of milk into my face and called it the most important meal of the day once or twice, but I'm talking about these bad boys, that you can actually eat for breakfast and still earn your gold star for whole grains and fruit first thing in the morning. Coconut? Check. Macadamia nuts? Present. Choco-flippin'-late?! SIRYESSIR. Why this recipe works: The bananas and applesauce give these cookies moisture without any oil. Macadamia nuts & coconut add a nuttiness and crunch. The extra drizzle of white chocolate adds just the right amount of sweetness. How to Make these Cookies: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F, and lining a cookie sheet with parchment paper, or coating with cooking spray. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups of rolled oats (gluten-free if necessary), 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. In a separate bowl, mash together 1 very ripe banana, 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir banana mixture into oats. Stir in 1/3 cup of unsweetened shredded coconut, 1/3 cup white chocolate ...
Healthy White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
