Oatmeal cookies with banana and cacao, sugar free cookies recipe

Sugar-Free Banana Cacao Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

These healthy cookies are naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and packed with the goodness of oats and cacao. Perfect for a guilt-free treat or snack!

Ingredients

2 large ripe bananas (mashed)
1 1/2 cups rolled oats (use gluten-free if needed)
2 tablespoons unsweetened cacao powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs (optional, for extra chocolate flavor)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Step 2: Mash the Bananas

In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.

Step 3: Mix the Ingredients

Add the oats, cacao powder, cinnamon (if using), salt, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix well until combined.
If using shredded coconut or chocolate chips/cacao nibs, fold them into the mixture.

Step 4: Shape the Cookies

Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the dough and place it onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each scoop slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers to shape into a cookie.
Leave about 1 inch of space between each cookie, though they won’t spread much.

Step 5: Bake

Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are firm and set. The edges should be slightly golden.

Step 6: Cool and Serve

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Storage

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
For longer storage, freeze the cookies for up to 3 months.

Tips

Use super-ripe bananas with brown spots for the best natural sweetness.
Add a handful of chopped nuts, like walnuts or almonds, for extra texture and flavor.
Adjust the cacao powder to your preferred level of chocolate intensity.

Enjoy your healthy, sugar-free banana cacao oatmeal cookies! 🍪🍌🍫