Low-Iodine Diet-Friendly Banana Oatmeal Cookies
The low-iodine diet can be challenging, especially when it comes to desserts. Most sweets and baked goods contain iodine-rich ingredients, such as dairy products, eggs, and salt. However, there are still plenty of ways to satisfy your sweet tooth while following the low-iodine diet. Here is a recipe for a sweet, low-iodine dessert that you can enjoy.
Ingredients:
2 ripe bananas
1/2 cup quick oats
1/2 cup flour (use non-iodized flour if possible)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until they are smooth.
Add the quick oats, flour, vegetable oil, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and baking soda to the bowl. Stir until all ingredients are combined.
Using a spoon or cookie scoop, scoop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 1 inch apart.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy!
This recipe is sweet and satisfying, perfect for those following the low-iodine diet. The cookies are made with simple, wholesome ingredients, and the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and brown sugar. Feel free to customize the recipe by adding raisins, chopped nuts, or your favorite spices to make it your own.
