Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Healthy Cookies Without Sugar, a guilt-free treat that satisfies your sweet cravings while remaining nutritious! Made with ripe bananas and wholesome oats, these cookies are naturally sweetened and perfect for any occasion—whether as a midday snack, a post-dinner treat, or a healthy dessert at gatherings. The combination of dark chocolate chunks and optional nuts or seeds adds irresistible flavor and texture. Plus, this recipe is simple enough for bakers of all levels to enjoy. Say goodbye to refined sugars and flour; it’s time to whip up these wholesome cookies that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 cups oats
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1/4 cup raisins or nuts (optional)
- 1 cup dark chocolate chunks (such as Lily's brand)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas and applesauce until well mixed.
- Stir in vanilla extract and ground cinnamon.
- Add oats and mix thoroughly, then pour in almond milk and fold in raisins/nuts and dark chocolate chunks.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spoon portions of the mixture onto the sheet, flattening each slightly.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until firm and lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg