Description
Guilt-free, chewy healthy cookies without sugar—naturally sweetened and kid-approved! A clean eating treat perfect for snack time or dessert cravings.
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
Add-ins
- 1/4 cup raisins or nuts (your choice)
- 1 cup dark chocolate chunks (e.g., Lily’s brand)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking.
- Combine Bananas and Applesauce: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas and add the unsweetened applesauce. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Add Vanilla and Cinnamon: Mix in the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon. Stir thoroughly so the flavors are evenly distributed.
- Incorporate Oats: Add the oats to the bowl. Stir until the oats are fully coated and combined with the banana mixture.
- Add Almond Milk and Extras: Pour in the almond milk to help moisten the oats. Fold in the raisins or nuts and dark chocolate chunks, ensuring that all add-ins are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent the cookies from sticking while baking.
- Shape the Cookies: Spoon out portions of the cookie mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one. Gently flatten each portion with the back of a spoon or your hand for even baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cookies are firm and lightly golden around the edges.
- Cool the Cookies: 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.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once cooled, the cookies are ready to enjoy. Serve as a healthy snack, breakfast, or dessert!
Notes
- Use spotty, overripe bananas for maximum natural sweetness.
- Customize the add-ins—swap raisins for cranberries, or nuts for seeds if desired.
- The cookies will not spread much, so shape them before baking.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg