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Healthier Easter chocolate nest cookies
These are easy to make, with plenty of opportunities for the kids to get involved with mashing, measuring and mixing. They’re made healthier with bananas and oats, but still offer the satisfying Easter chocolate hit we all love!
Prep Time
10
mins
Cook Time
12
mins
Total Time
22
mins
Course:
Cookies
Cuisine:
British
Diet:
Vegetarian
Keyword:
chocolate, Easter, easter cookies, healthier, healthy easter cookies, nests
Servings:
12
cookies
Calories:
82
kcal
Author:
Emily Leary
Equipment
Weighing scales
Measuring spoons
Mixing bowl
Non-stick baking sheet
Baking paper
Fork
Wooden spoon
Ingredients
2
bananas
3
tbsp
honey
(or maple syrup)
2
tbsp
cocoa
150
g
rolled oats
80
g
chocolate mini eggs
Metric
-
Ounces
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F), 180°C fan, Gas Mark 6. Line a couple of baking trays with baking paper.
Mash the bananas in a large bowl, then add the maple syrup and mix well.
Stir in the cocoa and oats until evenly combined.
Divide the mixture into 12 (about 2 level tablespoons each) and roll into balls. Place them on the baking trays.
Press a teaspoon into the centre of each cookie to create a nest shape.
Bake for 12 minutes, then cool on a wire rack.
Add a couple of chocolate mini eggs to the centre of each cookie.
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Notes
Fancy chocolate orange cookies? Just add a little orange zest to the mix!
Nutrition
Calories:
82
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
17
g
|
Protein:
2
g
|
Fat:
1
g
|
Sodium:
1
mg
|
Potassium:
129
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
6
g
|
Vitamin A:
15
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1.7
mg
|
Calcium:
9
mg
|
Iron:
0.7
mg