No-Sugar, No-Flour Healthy Cookies
Delicious and guilt-free cookies made with wholesome ingredients, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings without refined sugar or flour.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces ripe bananas (mashed) Use very ripe bananas for sweetness.
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup natural nut butter (peanut, almond, etc.) Can substitute with sunflower seed butter for nut-free version.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips or nuts Optional add-ins for extra flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth; this will be the base of your cookies.
- Add in the rolled oats, nut butter, vanilla extract, baking soda, and a pinch of salt. Mix until well combined.
- If you’re feeling adventurous, fold in the dark chocolate chips or nuts for an extra flavor kick.
- Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden.
- Let them cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze them for up to 3 months. To reheat, microwave for about 10-15 seconds.