Healthy Sugar-Free Banana Oat Cookies Recipe
These healthy cookies are naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and unsweetened applesauce, making them a nutritious and guilt-free treat. Packed with oats, raisins or nuts, and dark chocolate chunks, they offer a perfect balance of flavors and textures without any added sugar. Easy to prepare and baked to perfection, these cookies are ideal for a wholesome snack or dessert.
- 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 ensure it reaches the correct baking temperature before placing the cookies inside.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly and mix in the unsweetened applesauce until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon evenly throughout the banana and applesauce mixture to infuse flavor.
- Incorporate Oats: Add the oats into the wet mixture and stir until all the oats are fully incorporated, creating a thick batter.
- Add Almond Milk and Mix Ins: Pour almond milk into the mixture to moisten the oats. Then fold in the raisins or nuts along with the dark chocolate chunks, distributing them evenly.
- 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 batter onto the baking sheet, spacing them apart. Flatten each portion slightly with the back of a spoon or your hand to shape the cookies.
- Bake Cookies: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 15-20 minutes, or until they are firm to the touch and lightly golden around the edges.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on it for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once the cookies have cooled, they are ready to be served. Enjoy this wholesome and naturally sweetened treat!
Notes
- For a nut-free version, omit the nuts and increase the raisins or use other dried fruits.
- Use gluten-free oats if you require a gluten-free recipe.
- Dark chocolate chunks can be substituted with cacao nibs for a lower sugar option.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- These cookies freeze well; thaw them at room temperature before serving.
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