Healthy Cookies – No Sugar, No Flour! Recipe
Enjoy these healthy cookies that are free of sugar and flour, perfect for a guilt-free treat or snack. Made with ripe bananas, oats, and nut butter, these cookies are easy to make and delicious to eat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the cookies:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips or raisins (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Stir in applesauce, nut butter, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Add dry ingredients: Add rolled oats, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt, mixing until a thick dough forms.
- Include optional ingredients: Fold in chocolate chips or raisins if using.
- Bake: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly. Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are set and cookies are lightly golden.
- Cool: Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Add chopped nuts or shredded coconut for extra texture.
- Perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 4g (naturally occurring)
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
