Looking for a quick, wholesome treat that’s both delicious and guilt-free? These Healthy Banana Cookies are made with just 5 simple ingredients—oats, dates, applesauce, banana, and vanilla. They’re naturally gluten-free, vegan, and free of added sugar, making them the perfect snack or dessert for anyone looking to eat healthier without sacrificing flavor.
Why You’ll Love These Cookies:
✅ Only 5 ingredients
✅ Easy to Mix and Bake
✅ Soft, chewy, and naturally sweet
✅ Kid-friendly and perfect for on-the-go snacking
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
- 1 cup finely chopped dates
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, spray with cooking spray.
- Mix the ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, oats, dates, applesauce, and vanilla. Stir until well combined. LET IT SIT FOR 15-20 mins for the oats to absorb the moisture.
- Form the cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Place the cookies in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store in airtight container. They are moist and will mold. These cookies also freeze well.
Banana Cookies
These soft, chewy cookies are made with just oats, dates, applesauce, banana, and vanilla—no added sugar, flour, or dairy! Naturally gluten-free and vegan, they’re a quick, wholesome snack or dessert quick and easy to mix up, let sit and bake. (the waiting to devour them is the hard part) Perfect for kids, on-the-go snacking, or satisfying your sweet tooth guilt-free!
Equipment
- 1 bowl
- 1 Fork or potato masher
- 1 Cookie Sheet
Ingredients
- 3 med Bananas
- 2 cups Rolled Oats
- 1 cup Dates pitted & chopped
- 1-1 1/2 cup Applesauce unsweetened
- 1 tsp Vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, spray with cooking spray
- Mix the ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, oats, dates, applesauce, and vanilla. Stir until well combined. LET IT SIT FOR 15-20 mins for the oats to absorb the moisture.
- Form the cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Place the cookies in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely
- Store in airtight container. They are moist and will mold. These cookies also freeze well.
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