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Make Banana Oat Cookies And Satisfy Sweet Cravings Without Sugar

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This sugar-free, banana oat cookie recipe is just perfect for people looking for healthier alternatives to please their sweet tooth. Unlike their sugar-laden counterparts, the guilt-free munchies get their chewy texture and the subtle sweetness from just bananas and oats. And adding to the no-sugar, these cookies are also dairy-free and gluten-free, making them just the perfect treat for people with allergies or lactose intolerance. So, what are you waiting for? Just gather some basic ingredients from your pantry, preheat your oven, and bake some healthy cookies.

prep time 00 Hour 10 Mins
cook time 00 Hour 15 Mins
chef Garima Johar

Every now and then, most people get a craving for something sweet. Whether it’s just after finishing a meal or late at night after finishing a good TV series, a sweet snack is always desirable. But if you are someone struggling with diabetes, trying to manage your weight, or simply wanting to cut sugar off from your diet, giving into these cravings will take you a few steps back.

 

But who said you always need to ignore what your mind is asking you to do? By adding naturally sweet ingredients like bananas or dates, you can make sugar-free cookies, energy bars, and many treats to keep your cravings satiated while still being on your diet. And if your go-to sweet treat is something crunchy like cookies, you must give this banana oat cookies recipe a try.

 

With no added sugar, artificial sweeteners, or preservatives, these sugar-free cookies are perfect for people with sweet cravings. The bananas bring in their natural sweetness with an added advantage of vitamins and mineral

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Step 1

Preheat your oven to 175°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Step 2

Take a bowl, peel the bananas, and mash them with a fork till they are mushy and you get a smooth consistency.

Step 3

Mix the mashed bananas with rolled oats, vanilla extract, cinnamon (if using), and salt. Stir all the contents together till well combined.

Step 4

Add in assorted nuts like raisins, chopped walnuts, almonds, and seeds like flaxseeds, chia seeds, and so on. Fold all of them into the cookie dough.

Step 5

Scoop small portions of the cookie dough and place them onto the already prepared baking sheet. Since oat cookies don’t spread much, you can flatten the dough with the help of a spoon.

Step 6

Once you’ve shaped the cookies, bake them for about fifteen minutes. Check the doneness with a fork.

Step 7

Let the cookies cool and firm up, and then take them out of the baking tray.

Step 8

Pair the banana oat cookies with your tea, coffee, or milk, and store the rest in an airtight container. 

Tips and Tricks

To make sure every batch of your sugar-free cookies turns out crunchy, here are some tips you can keep in mind while baking.

 

#1 Always pick extra ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more binding the cookies will be.

 

#2 If you like a chewier texture of the cookies, use a mix of rolled oats and quick oats. Pulse to get a smooth mixture, and then use it to make the dough.

 

#3 Don’t overbake the banana oat cookies. Remember that these cookies don’t turn golden like the traditional ones, so keep an eye on the crust to prevent it from overbaking.

 

#4 If you’re short on time and bake once a week, you can make a double batch in a single go, and deep-freeze some cookies for later use.

 

#5 Since banana oat cookies don’t spread much like the usual ones, spread them with the back of your spoon if you like thinner cookies.

 

#6 While the banana oat cookies recipe is gluten-free, ensure that you cross-check the label of the oats in case of any allergies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can use quick oats instead of rolled oats. But they will result in softer cookies. If you like yours to be chewy, prefer using rolled oats instead.

If you’re storing the cookies at room temperature, they’ll be good for consumption for about two to three days. You can store them in the refrigerator to increase the shelf life to a week or deep-freeze them for a couple of months.

This usually happens when the dough doesn’t bind together well. To make sure the banana oat cookies don’t fall apart, mash the bananas well and make sure the dough isn’t watery.

Yes, since banana oat cookies have no added sugars or preservatives, they’re perfect for babies, toddlers, and children of all ages.

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