🍪 Healthy Cookies – No Sugar, No Flour!

Naturally Sweet, Soft, and Guilt-Free!

These Healthy Cookies are the perfect blend of wholesome ingredients — ripe bananas, oats, and dark chocolate chunks — baked into chewy, satisfying bites. With no refined sugar, no flour, and no guilt, they’re the ultimate clean treat for snack lovers and dessert fans alike.

🍽 Recipe Card

Servings: 12 cookies
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Dietary Tags: Vegan | Gluten-Free | Refined Sugar-Free | Dairy-Free

✅ Ingredients

3 ripe bananas, mashed

• ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce

• 2 cups rolled oats

• ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk

• ¼ cup raisins or nuts (optional mix-ins)

• 1 cup dark chocolate chunks (Lily’s brand recommended)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

🔢 Instructions

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

2. Mash the Bananas:
   In a large bowl, mash ripe bananas until smooth.

3. Mix Wet Ingredients:
   Stir in applesauce, almond milk, and vanilla until combined.

4. Add Dry Ingredients:
   Add oats, cinnamon, and your mix-ins (raisins, nuts, or both). Stir until the mixture forms a thick, sticky dough.

5. Fold in Chocolate Chunks:
   Gently stir in dark chocolate chunks.

6. Scoop & Shape:
   Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, flattening slightly with a spoon.

7. Bake:
   Bake for 12–15 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are set.

8. Cool & Enjoy:
   Let cookies cool on a wire rack. Enjoy warm or store for a quick snack later!

💡 Quick Tips

• The riper the bananas, the sweeter the cookies! 🍌

• Want more crunch? Add 1–2 Tbsp chopped walnuts or almonds.

• Make them mini-sized for bite-size snacks — reduce bake time by 3–4 minutes.

• These freeze beautifully — perfect for meal prep!

🌿 Introduction

If you’re craving something sweet but want to keep it healthy, these cookies are your new best friend. Made with natural ingredients and zero processed sugar or flour, they’re soft, hearty, and packed with flavor.

Think of them as the love child of banana bread and oatmeal cookies — perfect for breakfast, dessert, or post-workout snacking.

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Cooking Guide

Step 1: Prep the Base

Mash those ripe bananas until smooth — they act as the natural sweetener and binder.

Step 2: Mix & Combine

Add the applesauce and almond milk for moisture, then stir in oats, cinnamon, and vanilla.

Step 3: Fold & Form

Mix in your chocolate chunks and raisins. The dough will be thick and sticky — that’s perfect. Scoop onto a lined tray.

Step 4: Bake to Golden Perfection

Bake until lightly golden on the edges. Let cool slightly — they firm up as they rest.

🍫 Ingredient Details & Substitution Tips

• Bananas: Must be ripe — spotted or slightly brown bananas are ideal for sweetness.

• Oats: Use rolled oats for chewy texture; quick oats for softer cookies.

• Chocolate: Sugar-free dark chocolate like Lily’s keeps it low-sugar.

• Applesauce: Acts as both sweetener and moisture source — substitute with pumpkin purée for a fall twist.

• Milk: Any plant-based milk works (almond, oat, soy).

• Mix-ins: Add shredded coconut, chia seeds, or flax for extra fiber.

🍪 Recipe Variations & Serving Suggestions

Flavor Variations:

• Peanut Butter Swirl: Stir in 2 Tbsp natural peanut butter before baking.

• Coconut-Chocolate Chip: Add ¼ cup shredded coconut.

• Mocha Energy Cookies: Add 1 tsp instant coffee to the mix.

Serving Ideas:

• Pair with coffee or tea for a cozy snack.

• Crumble over Greek yogurt for a healthy breakfast.

• Enjoy post-workout — they’re great for energy refuel.

🧊 Storage & Make-Ahead

• Store: Keep in an airtight container at room temp for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for 1 week.

• Freeze: Store in freezer-safe bags for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave for 20 seconds before eating.

🧮 Nutrition (per cookie, estimated)

Calories: 145 kcal | Protein: 3g | Carbs: 24g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g (from fruit)

Dietary Highlights: Vegan | Refined Sugar-Free | High-Fiber

Allergens: Contains oats (may contain gluten; use certified gluten-free if needed).

❓ FAQs

Q: Can I use quick oats instead of rolled oats?
A: Yes, but cookies will be softer and less chewy.

Q: Can I skip the chocolate?
A: Absolutely — add more raisins or chopped nuts instead.

Q: Can I make these oil-free?
A: Yes! This recipe is naturally oil-free thanks to banana and applesauce.

Q: How do I make them crunchier?
A: Bake a few extra minutes or use half quick oats, half rolled oats.

❤️ Story Behind the Recipe

This recipe started as a clean snack idea for busy mornings — and quickly became a household favorite! I love how adaptable it is: breakfast, dessert, or a late-night sweet fix that doesn’t derail your healthy habits.

They’re also a hit with kids — soft, chewy, and sweet enough to feel like a treat.

💬 Reader Interaction

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