Healthy Sugar-Free Banana Oat Cookies with Dark Chocolate and Nuts Recipe
These healthy cookies without sugar are a delicious and guilt-free treat, naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and enhanced with nutritious oats, raisins or nuts, and dark chocolate chunks. Perfect for a wholesome snack or a quick breakfast bite, they come together easily with simple ingredients and bake to a soft, chewy perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Total Time: 25-30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Snack
- 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: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas and mix in the unsweetened applesauce until smooth and well blended.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon until the mixture is evenly flavored.
- Incorporate Oats: Add the oats to the wet mixture and stir thoroughly until fully combined.
- Add Almond Milk and Mix-ins: Pour in the almond milk to moisten the oats, then fold in the raisins or nuts along with the dark chocolate chunks, ensuring the mixture is evenly distributed.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- Form Cookies: Spoon generous portions of the cookie mixture onto the baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart, and flatten each slightly with the back of a spoon or your hand.
- 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 baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once cooled, serve the cookies as a healthy, naturally sweet snack and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute raisins with other dried fruits or use a mix of nuts for added crunch.
- Using dark chocolate with no added sugar keeps the cookies healthier while adding richness.
- These cookies store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- For a nut-free version, simply omit the nuts or replace them with seeds like pumpkin or sunflower seeds.
- Ensure bananas are very ripe for natural sweetness and better texture.
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