HEALTHY COOKIES – NO SUGAR! NO FLOUR!

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HEALTHY COOKIES – NO SUGAR! NO FLOUR!

✨ Description

These healthy, naturally sweetened cookies require no added sugar, no flour, no dairy, and no eggs. They’re made with whole-food ingredients like oats, bananas, and nut butter, producing a soft, chewy cookie perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a guilt-free dessert. Great for meal prep and kid-friendly!

🍪 Ingredients (Makes 10–12 cookies)

  • 2 large ripe bananas (the riper, the sweeter)

  • 1 ½ cups rolled oats (or quick oats)

  • ¼ cup natural peanut butter or almond butter

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ½ tsp cinnamon

  • ¼ cup dark chocolate chips or raisins (optional, no-sugar versions available)

  • Pinch of salt (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.

  2. In a bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.

  3. Stir in the nut butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.

  4. Add the oats and mix until combined. Fold in chocolate chips or raisins if using.

  5. Scoop 1–2 tablespoons of dough and shape into cookies. Flatten slightly (they will not spread).

  6. Bake for 12–15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.

  7. Cool and enjoy!

📝 Recipe Notes

  • These cookies are soft, not crispy (more like mini oat bites).

  • If the mixture feels too wet, add 2–3 tbsp extra oats.

  • If too dry, add 1–2 tbsp milk or water.

  • You can add seeds, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut for extra texture.

💡 Helpful Tips

  • Use very ripe bananas (brown spots!) for best sweetness.

  • For gluten-free cookies, use GF-certified oats.

  • Add a tablespoon of chia seeds or flaxseed for extra nutrition.

  • Freeze the cookies for up to 3 months—great for meal prep.

  • For a chocolate version, mix in 1 tbsp cocoa powder.

🍽 Servings

  • Makes 10–12 cookies

  • Serving size: 1 cookie

📊 Nutritional Information (Per Cookie — Approximate)

  • Calories: 95

  • Protein: 2.3 g

  • Carbs: 14.8 g

  • Fat: 3.2 g

  • Fiber: 2 g

  • Sugar: 5–7 g (naturally occurring from bananas)

(Values vary based on add-ins.)

🌿 Health Benefits

✔ No added sugar – great for blood sugar control
✔ No flour or gluten – ideal for gluten sensitivity
✔ High fiber from oats and bananas
✔ Good fats & protein from nut butter
✔ Kid-friendly and naturally sweet
✔ Whole-food ingredients only
✔ Supports sustained energy and digestive health

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I make these cookies without bananas?

Yes — substitute ½ cup unsweetened applesauce, but cookies will be softer and less sweet.

2. Can I use steel-cut oats?

No, they won’t soften enough. Use rolled or quick oats.

3. Are these cookies good for diabetics?

They contain no added sugar, but bananas still have natural sugars. Enjoy in moderation. For lower sugar, replace one banana with ⅓ cup pumpkin puree.

4. Can I make them crunchy?

These are naturally soft. For slightly firmer texture, bake 2–3 minutes longer.

5. Are they safe for toddlers?

Yes, if no nut allergies. You can swap nut butter for sunflower seed butter for a school-safe version.

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