Healthy Flourless & Sugar-Free Cookies
Healthy Flourless & Sugar-Free Cookies are a nutritious and delicious treat made with ripe bananas, oats, and natural ingredients. These cookies are naturally sweetened, gluten-free, and can be customized with mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts, making them a great choice for those seeking a healthier alternative to traditional cookies.
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Total Time: 25-30 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup rolled oats (you can blend them slightly for a smoother texture)
- 1/4 cup nut butter (almond, peanut, or cashew butter)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce (optional for extra moisture)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional, or use dried fruit like raisins or cranberries)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add the oats, nut butter, applesauce (if using), vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt to the mashed bananas. Stir everything together until fully combined. The mixture will be sticky.
- Fold in chocolate chips, dried fruit, or chopped nuts if desired.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping them into cookies. Flatten them slightly with the back of the spoon or your fingers.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Keep an eye on them, as baking time may vary.
- Let the cookies cool on a wire rack. Enjoy them once fully cooled, as they firm up as they cool.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite add-ins like nuts, seeds, or dried fruit for added texture and nutrition.
- If the dough is too sticky, refrigerate for 10-15 minutes before shaping. Wet your hands with a little water if necessary.
- If you want a crunchier texture, bake the cookies a bit longer or add more oats.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
