🍪 Healthy Oat Cookies (No Sugar, No Flour)
Mediterranean • Naturally Sweetened • Fiber-Rich • Kid-Friendly
✨ Description
These Healthy Oat Cookies are soft, lightly chewy, and gently sweetened with ripe bananas and dried fruit—no refined sugar, no white flour. Inspired by Mediterranean simplicity, they use whole oats, olive oil, nuts, and warm spices to create a wholesome treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or guilt-free dessert.
🧾 Ingredients (Makes 10–12 cookies)
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2 cups rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
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2 ripe bananas, mashed
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2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (or melted coconut oil)
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¼ cup chopped walnuts or almonds
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¼ cup raisins or chopped dates
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1 tsp cinnamon
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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¼ tsp baking powder
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Pinch of salt
Optional add-ins:
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1 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseed
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2 tbsp dark chocolate chips (≥70% cocoa)
👩🍳 Instructions
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Preheat oven
Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper. -
Mix the base
In a bowl, combine mashed bananas, olive oil, and vanilla. -
Add dry ingredients
Stir in oats, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, nuts, and dried fruit until well mixed. -
Shape cookies
Scoop spoonfuls onto the tray and gently flatten (they won’t spread much). -
Bake
Bake for 15–18 minutes until lightly golden. -
Cool & enjoy
Let cool for 10 minutes—they firm up as they cool.
🥗 Nutrition (Approx. per cookie)
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Calories: ~95
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Fiber: ~3g
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Natural sugars: from fruit only
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No refined sugar • No flour
❓ Q & A
Q: Are these cookies good for weight loss?
Yes. They’re high in fiber, naturally sweet, and free from refined sugar and flour—great for portion-controlled snacking.
Q: Can I make them vegan?
They already are 🌱
Q: Can I make them gluten-free?
Yes—just use certified gluten-free oats.
Q: Are these suitable for diabetics?
They contain no added sugar, but bananas and dried fruit have natural sugars. Use fewer dates/raisins and add nuts or seeds for better blood-sugar balance.
Q: Can I store or freeze them?
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Room temperature: 2 days
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Refrigerator: up to 5 days
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Freezer: up to 2 months
Q: Can I make them crispier?
Bake an extra 3–4 minutes or use quick oats instead of rolled oats.
