Description
These no-sugar, no-flour cookies are a wholesome, gluten-free treat naturally sweetened with bananas or dates. Packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats, they’re perfect for a nutritious snack or breakfast on the go.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas (or 1 cup mashed)
- 1 cup rolled oats (or almond flour for a softer texture)
- ½ cup nut butter (almond, peanut, or cashew)
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce or mashed dates
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mash the Bananas – In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients – Add oats, nut butter, applesauce (or dates), vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to form a dough.
- Mix in Additions – Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
- Shape the Cookies – Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet and flatten slightly.
- Bake – Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool & Enjoy – Let cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Storage: Keep at room temperature for 3 days, refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Nut-Free Version: Use sunflower seed butter instead of nut butter.
- Crunchier Cookies: Bake a few extra minutes or add chopped nuts.
- Customizations: Add shredded coconut, protein powder, or spices like nutmeg or ginger.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Healthy Snacks, Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Healthy, Gluten-Free
Keywords: healthy cookies, no sugar cookies, flourless cookies, gluten-free cookies, banana oat cookies