Healthy Cookies – No Sugar, No Flour

🍪 Healthy Cookies – No Sugar, No Flour

These Healthy Cookies are naturally sweet, soft, and nutritious. Made without refined sugar or flour, they rely on wholesome ingredients like bananas and oats to create a delicious treat you can enjoy any time of day. They’re perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a guilt-free dessert and take only minutes to prepare.

🧾 Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas (well mashed)

• 1 cup rolled oats

• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or almonds

• 2 tablespoons raisins or chopped dates

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 tablespoon peanut butter or almond butter (optional for extra flavor)

• 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven
   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

2. Mash bananas
   In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.

3. Mix ingredients
   Add oats, nuts, raisins, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and peanut butter. Mix until well combined.

4. Shape the cookies
   Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture and place it on the tray. Flatten slightly with a spoon.

5. Bake
   Bake for 12–15 minutes until the cookies are lightly golden.

6. Cool
   Let the cookies cool for a few minutes before serving.

🍽️ Nutritional Highlights

• Naturally sweet from bananas and dried fruit

• High in fiber from oats

• No refined sugar

• No white flour

💡 Tips

• Add shredded coconut for extra flavor.

• Replace nuts with pumpkin or sunflower seeds if you prefer nut-free cookies.

• For crispier cookies, bake 2–3 minutes longer.

❓ Q & A

Q: Can I make these cookies vegan?
Yes! This recipe is already naturally vegan.

Q: Can I store them?
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Q: Can I freeze them?
Yes, freeze for up to 2 months and thaw at room temperature.

Q: Can I use quick oats instead of rolled oats?
Yes, quick oats work just as well.

Q: Can I add protein?
Yes! Mix in 1–2 tablespoons of protein powder or chia seeds.