Healthy Banana Oat Cookies with Dark Chocolate and Nuts Recipe
These Healthy Cookies Without Sugar are a perfect guilt-free treat made with natural sweetness from ripe bananas and unsweetened applesauce. Packed with oats, dark chocolate chunks, and optional nuts or raisins, they offer a wholesome snack that’s easy to make and deliciously satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Total Time: 25-30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups oats
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Mix-Ins
- 1/4 cup raisins or nuts
- 1 cup dark chocolate chunks (e.g., Lily’s brand)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to preheat at 350°F (177°C) to ensure it’s at the correct temperature when you’re ready to bake.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly and then mix in the unsweetened applesauce until well blended.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon evenly into the wet mixture to enhance the flavor.
- Incorporate Oats: Add the oats to the wet mixture and stir well until the oats are fully combined and the texture starts to thicken.
- Add Almond Milk and Mix-Ins: Pour the almond milk into the mixture to moisten it, then fold in the raisins or nuts and dark chocolate chunks evenly throughout.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent the cookies from sticking during baking.
- Form Cookies: Spoon the cookie mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Flatten each portion slightly with the back of a spoon or your hand for even baking.
- Bake Cookies: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the cookies are firm to the touch and lightly golden around the edges.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once cooled, enjoy these healthy cookies as a sweet treat without added sugar.
Notes
- The ripeness of the bananas is key for natural sweetness—choose bananas with several brown spots for best flavor.
- You can substitute the almond milk with any plant-based milk or dairy milk if preferred.
- For a nut-free version, use raisins or seeds instead of nuts.
- If you prefer less chocolate, reduce the dark chocolate chunks or omit altogether.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Keywords: healthy cookies, no sugar cookies, banana cookies, oats cookies, dark chocolate cookies, gluten free (if oats are certified gluten free), low fat dessert
