Healthy Sugar-Free Banana Oat Cookies Recipe
These Healthy Cookies Without Sugar are a guilt-free treat made with natural sweetness from ripe bananas and unsweetened applesauce. Packed with oats, dark chocolate chunks, and your choice of raisins or nuts, these cookies provide a nutritious and delicious snack option that satisfies your sweet tooth without any added sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Total Time: 25-30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 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
Mix-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 it for baking the cookies.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix the mashed bananas and unsweetened applesauce until they are well blended.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon until they are evenly incorporated into the wet mixture.
- Incorporate Oats: Add the oats to the banana mixture and stir thoroughly to combine everything into a thick batter.
- Add Almond Milk and Mix-Ins: Pour in the almond milk to moisten the oats and mix together. Then fold in the raisins or nuts and dark chocolate chunks ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- 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 them slightly using the back of a spoon or your hand to shape them.
- Bake Cookies: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cookies are firm and lightly golden on the edges.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once cooled, the healthy cookies are ready to be served as a wholesome and sweet treat.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and better texture.
- You can substitute raisins with chopped nuts or seeds based on preference.
- For a vegan version, ensure the dark chocolate chunks are dairy-free.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- These cookies freeze well; thaw at room temperature before serving.
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