Description

These Healthy Cookies are a delicious no sugar, no flour treat made with natural sweeteners like ripe bananas and applesauce. Packed with oats, dark chocolate chunks, and optional nuts or raisins, they offer a wholesome snack option that’s easy to prepare and perfect for anyone looking for a guilt-free indulgence.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

2 cups oats
1 cup dark chocolate chunks (e.g., Lily’s brand)
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/3 cup unsweetened apple sauce
1/4 cup almond milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Add-ins

1/4 cup raisins or nuts (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking and to ensure easy cleanup.
Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the mashed bananas, unsweetened apple sauce, oats, almond milk, raisins or nuts if using, dark chocolate chunks, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until the mixture is well combined and uniform in texture.
Portion the Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the cookie mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly to allow for slight spreading during baking.
Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are set and golden brown around the edges, indicating they are cooked through.
Cool the Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, which improves their texture and prevents sogginess.

Notes

For a nut-free version, omit the nuts and replace with extra raisins or dark chocolate chunks.
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
You can substitute almond milk with any plant-based milk or regular milk as preferred.
If you want the cookies sweeter, consider adding a natural sweetener like maple syrup, though this will add sugar.
Use gluten-free oats if you require a gluten-free version.