Description
Delicious and healthy cookies made with ripe bananas and oats, perfect for a guilt-free treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 cups oats (use rolled oats for chewier texture)
- 1/4 cup almond milk (or any milk alternative)
- 1 cup dark chocolate chunks (no added sugar)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup raisins or nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas and unsweetened applesauce. Blend until creamy and smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon until fragrant and evenly mixed.
- Gently fold in the oats, ensuring every bit is coated in the banana mixture.
- Add almond milk to moisten the mixture. Then, mix in dark chocolate chunks and optional raisins or nuts for added crunch.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly to ensure no sticking.
- Using a spoon, drop portions of the mixture onto the baking sheet, flattening them slightly for uniformity.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven, letting the cookies bake for 15-20 minutes, until they are firm and lightly golden.
- When done, remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Enjoy these Healthy Cookies with No Sugar once they’ve cooled, savoring the naturally sweet taste of bananas and chocolate!
Notes
- These cookies are a great alternative to traditional cookies due to their natural sweetness from the bananas.
- Perfect for a snack or a healthy treat! You can customize the mix-ins as per your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg