Description
These healthy cookies are a delicious, guilt-free treat made without any added sugar or flour. Using ripe bananas, oats, and natural ingredients like apple sauce and dark chocolate chunks, they are naturally sweetened and packed with wholesome goodness. Perfect for a quick snack or a nutritious dessert, these cookies are easy to prepare and bake in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups oats
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup dark chocolate chunks (e.g., Lily’s brand)
- 1/4 cup raisins or nuts (optional)
Wet Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup unsweetened apple sauce
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, unsweetened apple sauce, oats, almond milk, raisins or nuts if using, dark chocolate chunks, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Stir until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed into a consistent dough.
- Form Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the cookie mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cookies are set and golden around the edges, indicating they are cooked through.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, which will help them firm up and develop the perfect texture.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- You can substitute the almond milk with any plant-based or dairy milk of your choice.
- For added crunch, include nuts like walnuts or pecans.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- These cookies are naturally sweetened with fruit and dark chocolate, making them a healthier alternative to traditional cookies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
