Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sourdough discard (unfed sourdough starter)
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (ground into flour)
- 1/4 cup buckwheat flour
- 1/4 cup mashed banana or unsweetened applesauce
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp sea salt (optional)
- 1/4 cup raisins, dates, dried fruit, or fresh blueberries (optional)
- 2 tbsp dairy-free chocolate chips (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped nuts or seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the oat flour: In a blender or food processor, grind the rolled oats into a fine flour.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the sourdough discard, mashed banana (or applesauce), maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Add dry ingredients: To the wet mixture, add the ground oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until everything is well incorporated.
- Fold in extras: If using, gently fold in the dried fruit, chocolate chips, and/or nuts or seeds.
- Scoop the dough: Using a spoon or a cookie scoop, drop the dough onto a baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown on the edges.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- No nut butter, No oil. I enjoy having a couple with my tea or coffee. These are perfect for the fall and you can add pumpkin purée instead of banana or apple sauce. Makes about 8-10 cookies.
- Banana substitution: The mashed banana adds moisture and sweetness. If you prefer, you can use an equal amount of pumpkin puree or sweet potato puree for a different flavor profile.
- Sweetness: You can adjust the amount of maple syrup to taste. If your bananas are very ripe, you might need less sweetener.
- Extras: Feel free to experiment with different mix-ins like shredded coconut, citrus zest, or even a sprinkle of cacao nibs.