Healthy Banana Oats Cookies with Dark Chocolate and Nuts Recipe
These Healthy Cookies Without Sugar are a delicious and nutritious treat made with natural sweeteners like ripe bananas and unsweetened applesauce. Packed with oats, raisins or nuts, and dark chocolate chunks, these cookies provide a wholesome snack option that satisfies your sweet tooth without any added sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Total Time: 25-30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 18-20 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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 ready when you’re done preparing the cookie dough.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed ripe bananas and unsweetened applesauce. Stir them together thoroughly until evenly mixed.
- Add Flavorings: Mix in the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon until the flavors are well incorporated throughout the mixture.
- Incorporate Oats: Add the 2 cups of oats to the banana mixture and stir until the oats are fully combined and coated with the wet ingredients.
- Add Almond Milk and Mix-ins: Pour the almond milk into the mixture to moisten the oats slightly. Then fold in the raisins or nuts and dark chocolate chunks, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- 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 out portions of the cookie mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each portion slightly with the back of a spoon or your hand to form cookie shapes.
- Bake Cookies: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 15-20 minutes, or until they are firm to the touch and lightly golden on the edges.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once cooled, your healthy, naturally sweetened cookies are ready to be served. Enjoy this wholesome treat any time!
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and softer texture.
- Feel free to substitute raisins with chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans based on preference.
- For a nut-free version, omit nuts and use only raisins or a nut-free chocolate alternative.
- If you prefer a crunchier cookie, reduce the almond milk slightly to lessen the moisture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
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