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Guilt-Free Cookies No Sugar No Flour Recipe

Guilt-Free Cookies No Sugar! No Flour! Recipe


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  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 13 1x

Description

Guilt-free Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies deliver delightful nutrition without traditional baking ingredients. Protein-packed almond flour and natural sweeteners create a wholesome treat for wellness-focused snackers you will savor completely.


Ingredients

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  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ½ cups (180 g) rolled oats
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) almond butter
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) unsweetened applesauce
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (30 g) chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
  • ¼ cup (45 g) dark chocolate chips or raisins (optional)
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure smooth cookie release.
  2. Blend Base: Combine mashed bananas, almond butter, and applesauce into a silky, uniform mixture that forms the foundation of these wholesome cookies.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Fold rolled oats, chopped nuts, chocolate chips or raisins, ground cinnamon, pure vanilla extract, and salt into the wet mixture, creating a cohesive and aromatic dough.
  4. Shape Cookies: Scoop the mixture and form into rustic rounds, gently pressing to create consistent cookie shapes with about an inch of separation on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake and Transform: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven, allowing the cookies to bake for 12-15 minutes until edges turn golden and centers become firm and set.
  6. Cool and Settle: Remove from oven and let cookies rest briefly on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, solidifying their texture and allowing flavors to meld.

Notes

  • Banana Ripeness Matters: Choose overripe bananas with brown spots for maximum natural sweetness and better binding properties in the cookie mixture.
  • Texture Control Technique: Gently press cookies flat before baking to ensure even cooking and create a more traditional cookie shape with crisp edges.
  • Mix-In Flexibility: Experiment with different nuts, seeds, or dried fruits to customize flavor and nutritional profile while maintaining the base recipe’s integrity.
  • Storage Strategy: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days, or refrigerate to extend freshness up to a week.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Snacks, Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 13
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 50 mg
  • Fat: 6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg