Decadent Chocolate Chip Banana Oatmeal Cookies (No Added Sugar)
These cookies are a healthy and delicious treat, naturally sweetened with bananas and applesauce, and loaded with sugar-free chocolate chips.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Large Bowl
- Medium Bowl
- Whisk
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 2 very ripe medium bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup natural almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Add-in
- 1/2 cup sugar-free chocolate chips
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mixing
- Combine the mashed bananas, applesauce, almond butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl and mix well.
- Whisk together the oats, flour, and baking soda in a separate medium bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined without overmixing.
- Fold in the sugar-free chocolate chips.
Baking
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the cookies are set.
Cooling
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, ensure you use gluten-free rolled oats and almond flour instead of whole wheat flour. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days, or freeze for longer storage.