Description
Enjoy these guilt-free Healthy Cookies that contain no sugar and no flour. Made with wholesome ingredients like ripe bananas, rolled oats, nut butter, and unsweetened applesauce, these cookies are naturally sweetened and packed with fiber and healthy fats. Perfect as a snack, breakfast treat, or dessert, they are easy to prepare and customizable with optional ingredients such as chocolate chips, nuts, or spices to suit your taste.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup nut butter (like almond, peanut, or sunflower seed butter)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Optional Add-ins
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, rolled oats, nut butter, unsweetened applesauce, baking powder, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Stir thoroughly until a thick, uniform batter forms.
- Add Optional Ingredients: If using, gently fold in the dark chocolate chips or nuts to incorporate evenly throughout the batter without breaking them up.
- Form Cookies: Using a spoon, scoop 1 to 2 tablespoons of batter per cookie onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden on the edges and appear set. The cookies might feel soft initially but will firm up as they cool.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps achieve the ideal texture.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for optimum sweetness and ease of mashing.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week for freshness.
- Customize by adding dried fruits like raisins, cranberries, or chopped dates for extra natural sweetness and texture.
- Add nuts or seeds to increase crunch and healthy fats.
- Enhance flavor with a dash of vanilla extract, cinnamon, or cocoa powder as desired.
- Enjoy these cookies as a healthy breakfast, snack, or dessert without any guilt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: healthy cookies, no sugar cookies, no flour cookies, gluten free dessert, banana cookies, oat cookies, nut butter recipes, guilt-free treats
