Banana Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies (Naturally Sweetened)

These cozy little cookies are the perfect answer when you want something sweet but wholesome. These cookies aren’t just a sweet treat though — they’re intentionally designed to support your body during the luteal phase, the days between ovulation and your period when progesterone rises and nutrient needs increase.

They are packed with minerals that calm the nervous system, fats that support progesterone production, fiber that stabilizes blood sugar and estrogen metabolism, and gentle carbohydrates that reduce PMS-related fatigue and irritability. The result is a cookie that doesn’t just satisfy cravings — it actively supports hormone balance.

Yield: 18 cookies Prep Time: 10 minutes Bake Time: 15–20 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas (you can sub for 1 cup of mashed sweet potatoes or applesauce)

• 1 cup oats

• 1 egg

• 1/3 cup walnuts, chopped

• 1/4 cup flax seeds

• 1 tsp of vanilla extract or paste

• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

• Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

• Mash the bananas in a large bowl until smooth.

• Mix in the egg and vanilla until fully combined with the bananas.

• Stir in the oats, walnuts, flax seeds, and chocolate chips until everything is evenly distributed.

• Scoop the dough (about 1½ tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheet. Gently flatten each cookie with the back of a spoon—these cookies won’t spread much.

• Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the cookies are set and lightly golden on the edges.

• Cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

• Enjoy!

These cookies are made to support your luteal phase, here's why:

• Bananas — rich in vitamin B6 and potassium; B6 supports progesterone receptor sensitivity and serotonin/GABA synthesis for mood stability, while potassium helps counter luteal-phase fluid retention and bloating.

• Oats — provide magnesium, zinc, iron, and beta-glucan fiber; magnesium supports smooth muscle relaxation and reduces cramps, while zinc supports corpus luteum, progesterone production, iron supports endometrial oxygenation, and fiber stabilizes blood sugar and estrogen metabolism.

• Egg — supplies cholesterol, choline, vitamin D, and B12; cholesterol is the biochemical precursor to progesterone, choline supports uterine lining cell membranes, vitamin D modulates inflammation, and B12 supports nervous system and energy regulation.

• Walnuts — contain omega-3 fatty acids (ALA), magnesium, and polyphenols; omega-3s reduce prostaglandin-driven inflammation affecting cramps and breast tenderness, magnesium calms the nervous system, and polyphenols reduce oxidative stress.

• Flax seeds — rich in lignans, omega-3s, fiber, and magnesium; lignans support healthy estrogen metabolism to protect progesterone dominance, fiber aids hormone clearance, and omega-3s reduce uterine inflammation.

• Chocolate chips (dark) — provide magnesium, iron, theobromine, and polyphenols; magnesium supports serotonin production and muscle relaxation, iron supports uterine blood supply, theobromine gently elevates mood, and polyphenols reduce PMS-related inflammation.

You can fridge them for up to a week or freeze them for up to three months.