Healthy Cookies Without Sugar
These delightful cookies are sweetened naturally with bananas and applesauce, making them a guilt-free comfort treat that your family will love.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 pieces Ripened Bananas These sweet beauties serve as a natural sweetener.
- 1/3 cup Unsweetened Applesauce This lends a bit of tanginess and keeps your cookies soft.
- 2 cups Oats Whole oats bring that heartiness you expect in a cookie.
- 1/4 cup Almond Milk This keeps the mixture moist; substitute with nut or soy milk if desired.
- 1/4 cup Raisins or Nuts Adds delightful chewiness or crunch.
- 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chunks Use a brand like Lily's for a guilt-free option.
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Elevates the flavor profile.
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon Gives warmth and comfort to the cookies.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth, leaving a few lumps for character.
- Add the unsweetened applesauce and mix until well combined.
- Toss in the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon, and mix well.
- Incorporate the oats into the banana-applesauce mixture, stirring until thoroughly combined.
- Pour in the almond milk and mix until you achieve a thick batter.
- Gently fold in the raisins or nuts and dark chocolate chunks.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and drop mounds of the mixture onto the sheet.
- Flatten the mounds slightly as they won’t spread much while baking.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden on the edges.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
Best if made with really ripe bananas for maximum sweetness. Optional variations include using pumpkin puree instead of bananas or adding spices like nutmeg.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 50mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g
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