Healthy No-Sugar Banana Oat Cookies Recipe
These Healthy Cookies With No Sugar are a delicious, guilt-free treat made from natural ingredients like ripe bananas, oats, and dark chocolate chunks. Sweetened naturally with fruit and free from added sugars, they offer a wholesome snack option perfect for breakfast or an anytime indulgence while maintaining a balanced diet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Total Time: 25-30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12-15 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups oats
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Add-ins
- 1/4 cup raisins or nuts
- 1 cup dark chocolate chunks (e.g., Lily’s brand)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to preheat at 350°F (177°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas and unsweetened applesauce, stirring until well blended to form the cookie base.
- Add Flavorings: Mix in the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon thoroughly to add depth to the cookie flavor.
- Incorporate Oats: Add the oats to the banana mixture and stir until they are fully combined and evenly distributed.
- Add Almond Milk and Mix Ins: Pour the almond milk into the mixture to moisten the oats, then fold in the raisins or nuts and dark chocolate chunks to ensure even spread throughout the batter.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent the cookies from sticking during baking.
- Form Cookies: Spoon out portions of the cookie mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten each portion slightly with the back of a spoon or your hand to form cookie shapes.
- Bake Cookies: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the cookies are firm and lightly golden on top.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once the cookies are fully cooled, serve and enjoy this healthy, naturally sweetened treat.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture.
- Choose gluten-free oats if a gluten-free option is desired.
- Substitute raisins with chopped nuts or seeds for added crunch and nutrition.
- Dark chocolate chunks should ideally be sugar-free or low in sugar to keep the recipe healthy.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
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