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A plate of healthy cookies with no added sugar, perfect for a guilt-free treat.

Classic Healthy Cookies with No Sugar

These delightful, healthy cookies are naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and made with whole wheat flour and rolled oats, offering a guilt-free treat without added sugar.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 very ripe bananas (with brown spots)
  • 1/2 cup natural unsweetened nut butter (peanut or almond)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned, not instant)
  • 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Optional Mix-ins
  • 1/4 cup sugar-free chocolate chips or chopped nuts

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Large Bowl
  • Fork/Mashed
  • Whisk
  • Spatula/Spoon
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mixing
  1. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until very smooth.
  2. Add the nut butter, egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and mix until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, baking powder, and cinnamon.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined, and gently fold in optional mix-ins if using.
Baking
  1. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, then gently flatten each cookie.
  2. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the cookies are set.
  3. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, ensure bananas are very ripe with plenty of brown spots for natural sweetness. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.