Healthy Banana Oat Cookies (No Sugar! No Flour!)
If you’ve been craving cookies but don’t want the guilt of refined sugar and flour, these Healthy Banana Oat Cookies are about to become your new go-to treat. Soft, chewy, naturally sweet, and made with wholesome ingredients, they’re perfect for breakfast, a healthy snack, or even a light dessert. Best of all—they’re quick, easy, and only take about 20 minutes from start to finish!
Why You’ll Love These Cookies
- No refined sugar & no flour – naturally sweetened with bananas and applesauce.
- Wholesome & filling – packed with fiber-rich oats and healthy add-ins.
- Quick & simple – just one bowl and a few minutes of prep.
- Kid-friendly & meal-prep friendly – perfect for snacks on the go.
Equipment Needed
- Mixing bowl
- Fork or potato masher (for mashing bananas)
- Spoon or cookie scoop
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 cups rolled oats (not instant)
- 1/4 cup almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 1/4 cup raisins or chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, or almonds)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, but recommended)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for warmth)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Mash Bananas: In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth with few lumps. The riper the bananas, the sweeter the cookies.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Stir in applesauce, almond milk, and vanilla extract (if using).
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add oats, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until just combined.
- Fold in Add-Ins: Gently fold in raisins, nuts, or even sugar-free chocolate chips if desired.
- Form Cookies: Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet. Flatten slightly as they won’t spread much while baking.
- Bake: Bake for 15–20 minutes, until edges are golden and cookies are set.
- Cool & Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Storage
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Freeze for up to 2 months – thaw at room temperature before enjoying.
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Healthy Banana Oat Cookies
these Healthy Banana Oat Cookies are about to become your new go-to treat. Soft, chewy, naturally sweet, and made with wholesome ingredients, they’re perfect for breakfast
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mash bananas until smooth.
- Mix in applesauce, almond milk, and vanilla.
- Stir in oats, cinnamon, and salt until just combined.
- Fold in raisins or nuts.
- Scoop onto baking sheet and flatten slightly.
- Bake 15–20 minutes until golden.
- Cool, then enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, add sugar-free chocolate chips or shredded coconut.