Healthy Strawberry Cookies in 27 Minutes

Instructions:

1. Place the diced strawberries, lemon juice, and maple syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat.
2. Simmer for 5–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens into a jam like consistency and the liquid has reduced by half. Note: This removes the water that causes sogginess.
3. Remove from heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.
4. In a large mixing bowl, mash the banana until no large lumps remain.
5. Stir in the vanilla extract and the cooled strawberry reduction until the batter is a vibrant, uniform pink.
6. Add the rolled oats, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
7. Use a spatula to fold the ingredients together until a thick, sticky dough forms.
8. Fold in the dark chocolate chips last.
9. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
10. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie and place them on the sheet. Gently press them down with the back of a spoon to your desired thickness.
11. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges feel set and the bottoms are lightly golden.