Healthy Banana Cookies Sugar Free So Good

Healthy Banana Cookies

Somehow, no matter what I do, I always wind up with a few over ripe bananas at the end of each week. Luckily, they are so great for making healthy baked goods—including these Banana Cookies! This recipe has just a handful of ingredients that you can pull from the pantry and fridge and is super simple to make. They’re also free from added sugars, so they make a nutritious cookie to share with the kids at any time of the day. I love them with my morning coffee and they’re a great baby cookie.

Ingredients You Need

To make this healthy cookie recipe, you’ll need the ingredients below. Know that the sweetness in these cookies comes entirely from the banana so the riper the better—which visually will look like a LOT of brown spots on your fruit.

Very ripe bananas: These provide the flavor and the sweetness, so they should be very ripe with a lot of brown spots.Quick oats: Or you can grind rolled oats in a food processor or blender.Baking powderCinnamon: This adds nice flavor, too.Salt: A little salt ensures that all of the other flavors are bright.Egg: The egg helps bind the batter. See the notes at the end of the recipe for an egg-free option.Vanilla extractOptional: Yogurt Icing or melted chocolate.

TIP: If you only have old-fashioned rolled oats, you can grind them briefly in the food processor or blender to make quick oats.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Here’s a look at the basic steps involved in making this recipe. Scroll down to the bottom of this post for the full instructions. TIP: Popping the batter into the freezer while the oven preheats ensures that the dough holds together well and that it’s easy to portion out into cookies. I set a timer for myself so I don’t forget!

Iced Banana Cookies

If you want to add icing, you can drizzle the cookies with a little vanilla yogurt. I put it into a zip top bag, seal it, then snip off one corner and drizzle it on as if it was a piping bag. Or, you can melt 2 tablespoons chocolate chips in a heat-safe bowl for about 30 seconds in the microwave and drizzle that on top. TIP: These are a great baby cookie as they are soft, easy to chew, and made without added sweeteners.

How to Store

Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge or at room temperature. Alternatively, let cool to room temperature, then freeze for up to 3 months in a freezer bag.

Best Tips for Success

Be sure to use very ripe bananas with a lot of brown spots for the best flavor. (These don’t have any other added sugar, so it’s crucial that the bananas are super duper sweet!)If you only have old-fashioned rolled oats, you can grind them briefly in the food processor or blender to make quick oats.Stir in ¼ cup chocolate chips if desired.Gluten-free: Use certified gluten-free rolled oats.

I’d love to hear your feedback on this recipe if you try it, so please comment below. I always appreciate hearing from you guys!