Healthy Cookies – No Sugar, No Flour!

By: Rabia

Wholesome, naturally sweet cookies made with bananas, oats, and dark chocolate — soft, chewy, and totally guilt-free!

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Healthy No-Sugar, No-Flour Cookies – Packed with oats, fruit, and dark chocolate chunks, these cookies are naturally sweetened, gluten-free, and perfect for a healthy snack or dessert.

Servings & Timing

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes

  • Cook Time: 15–18 minutes

  • Total Time: 25–28 minutes

  • Yield: ~12 cookies

Dietary Badges

🍌 No Added Sugar | 🌾 Gluten-Free (if GF oats used) | 🥛 Dairy-Free | 🥜 Vegan Option

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas (mashed)

  • ⅓ cup applesauce (unsweetened)

  • 2 cups rolled oats

  • ¼ cup almond milk

  • ¼ cup raisins or nuts

  • 1 cup dark chocolate chunks (sugar-free if desired, e.g. Lily’s)

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash bananas. Stir in applesauce, almond milk, vanilla, and cinnamon.

  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Fold in oats, raisins or nuts, and chocolate chunks until combined.

  4. Scoop & Shape: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet and flatten slightly.

  5. Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes, until set and lightly golden.

  6. Cool & Serve: Let cookies cool on a wire rack before enjoying.

Notes

  • These cookies are soft-baked and chewy, not crispy.

  • Bananas should be very ripe for natural sweetness.

  • Store in an airtight container at room temp for 2 days or in the fridge for 5 days.

Brief Introduction

These no-sugar, no-flour healthy cookies are proof that dessert can be nourishing. Made with ripe bananas, oats, and rich dark chocolate, they’re naturally sweet, packed with fiber, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a guilt-free treat.

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Step-by-Step Cooking Guide

Step 1 – Mash Bananas

Ripe bananas are key — they sweeten and bind the dough.

Step 2 – Stir Wet Mix

Blend bananas with applesauce, vanilla, and cinnamon.

Step 3 – Fold in Oats & Mix-Ins

Add oats, raisins or nuts, and chocolate chunks for texture.

Step 4 – Bake & Cool

Bake until lightly golden, then cool to let them set.

Ingredient Details & Substitution Tips

  • Bananas: Riper = sweeter. If bananas aren’t ripe, add 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional).

  • Applesauce: Unsweetened keeps sugar low. Can swap with pumpkin puree for a fall version.

  • Oats: Use certified gluten-free oats if needed.

  • Almond Milk: Any plant-based or dairy milk works.

  • Raisins/Nuts: Swap with dried cranberries, coconut flakes, or sunflower seeds.

  • Chocolate: Dark chocolate chunks keep it rich; chips work too. Sugar-free chocolate makes it low-carb.

Variations & Serving Suggestions

  • Breakfast Cookies: Add chia or flax seeds for extra nutrition.

  • Fall Flavor: Stir in pumpkin pie spice and swap raisins for cranberries.

  • Protein Boost: Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder (adjust milk if needed).

  • Serving Ideas:

    • With a glass of almond milk.

    • As a pre-workout snack.

    • Crumbled into Greek yogurt for a healthy dessert parfait.

Storage & Make-Ahead Info

  • Room Temp: 2 days in airtight container.

  • Fridge: Up to 5 days.

  • Freezer: Store baked cookies up to 2 months; thaw before serving.

  • Make-Ahead: Mix dough, refrigerate up to 24 hours, then bake.

Nutrition (per cookie, approx., based on 12 cookies)

  • Calories: 120–140 kcal

  • Protein: 3–4 g

  • Fat: 5–7 g

  • Carbohydrates: 18–20 g

  • Fiber: 3 g

  • Allergens: Oats, Nuts (if added)

FAQs

Q: Can I make these crunchy?
A: They’re naturally soft, but baking a few minutes longer will make the edges crispier.

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Q: Can I make them nut-free?
A: Yes — just use raisins or seeds instead of nuts.

Q: Can I freeze the dough?
A: Yes — portion onto a tray, freeze, then bake directly from frozen (add 3–4 minutes).

Personal Note

These cookies are my go-to when I want something sweet but healthy. They’re easy to whip up, freezer-friendly, and my favorite way to use up overripe bananas.

Call to Action

If you try these Healthy No-Sugar, No-Flour Cookies, let me know! ⭐ Did you stick with raisins, go with nuts, or add your own twist? Share your cookie creations and inspire others to bake healthier.

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