Following the low FODMAP doesn’t mean that you have to miss out on tasty treats. These easy low FODMAP oat cookies are quick to make and can be made in bulk and frozen. A little dried fruit is still compatible with the low FODMAP diet, so enjoy this guilt-free treat. Adding in some suitable nuts and seeds also adds taste and that all-important fibre. They are delicious and irresistable when warm, so take a moment and enjoy with a nice cuppa. These are also plant-based, so great as a vegan snack too.
Makes 8-10 cookies, so great for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
- 90g oats
- 2 medium ripe bananas
- 30g pumpkin seeds
- 40g dried cranberries
- ½ tspn of cinnamon
Method
Preheat the oven to 175oC and line a baking tray with baking paper.
Use a fork to mash the bananas in a mixing bowl. Add the oats, pumpkin seeds, cranberries and cinnamon. Mix the ingredients together well. Set the mixture aside for a few minutes to allow the oats to absorb the moisture from the bananas.
Form the dough mixture into 8-10 cookies and place them on the lined baking tray. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until they are golden in colour. Allow them to cool on a rack before eating.
These can be kept for a few days in the fridge or you can freeze them for another day.
Tips
- Try using some dried currants or raisins as a change (Note: having a small amount of dried fruit is still compatible with a low FODMAP diet)
- To add extra fibre, try adding ground flaxseeds (you may need to add a little milk)
- A few chocolate chips, adds that little extra luxury
- These freeze really well and warm up nicely in the microwave
- Great for summer picnics
- If you like these easy low FODMAP oat cookies, then try this delicious polenta cake or blueberry muffins as a change
Help with your low FODMAP journey
If you feel that the low FODMAP diet can help with your IBS symptoms, then help is at hand. The low FODMAP diet improves symptoms in over 75% of IBS sufferers. It’s a tricky diet to do alone though and the best results are seen in those who have advice and support from an IBS dietitian. Specialist advice from an IBS/FODMAP dietitian, can help you navigate the complexities of the diet and help to make the diet practical to fit in with your lifestyle. For more information about the low FODMAP diet and to help you decide it this is the right approach for you, see my webpage about IBS treatment.
