Healthy No Sugar Cookies (Printable Version)
Golden chewy cookies with oats, mashed bananas, and chocolate chunks for a naturally sweet, wholesome treat.
# Ingredients:
→ Wet Ingredients
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3 ripe bananas, mashed
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80 ml unsweetened apple sauce
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60 ml almond milk or plant-based milk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
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160 g old-fashioned rolled oats
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
→ Mix-ins
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60 g raisins or mixed unsweetened nuts (optional)
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170 g dark chocolate chunks, stevia-sweetened
# Steps:
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Set the oven to 175°C with the rack positioned in the middle to ensure even baking.
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In a large bowl, mash ripe bananas until smooth with no large lumps. Incorporate apple sauce thoroughly to create a wet base.
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Mix in vanilla extract and ground cinnamon evenly into the banana mixture.
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Stir rolled oats into the wet ingredients until fully coated, resulting in a thick batter.
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Pour in almond milk to slightly loosen the batter. Fold in raisins or nuts and dark chocolate chunks until evenly distributed.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, portion 12 to 15 mounds of dough spaced approximately 5 cm apart. Slightly flatten each mound with your palm.
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Place the tray in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, rotating halfway if needed. Remove when edges are golden and centers feel firm.
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Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Notes:
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Use bananas with brown spots for optimal natural sweetness.
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Letting the batter rest for 10 minutes before baking improves texture as oats absorb moisture.
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Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze individually for up to 3 months.