No-Sugar-Added Vegan Oatmeal Cookies

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Soft, chewy and no added sugar! Sweeten these classic oatmeal cookies with ripe bananas and raisins or dates. Plus, a touch of nut butter adds lots of flavor and holds the cookies together while keeping them vegan and gluten-free.

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Prep Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
2 dozen cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quick-cooking oats (see Tip)

  • ¾ cup almond flour or almond meal

  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed

  • ½ cup almond butter or natural peanut butter

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ¾ cup raisins or chopped dates

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

  2. Whisk oats, almond flour (or almond meal), cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl. Mash bananas, almond butter (or peanut butter) and vanilla together in a large bowl until creamy and well combined. Add the dry ingredients and raisins (or dates) to the banana mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until combined. Scoop or roll level tablespoons of dough into balls and place on the prepared baking sheet, making 12 cookies per batch. Press with a fork to flatten slightly.

  3. Bake until firm to the touch and light brown on the bottom, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with the remaining batter.

Tips

Tip: People with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity should use oats that are labeled "gluten-free," as oats are often cross-contaminated with wheat and barley.

To make ahead: Store airtight at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Equipment: Parchment paper or silicone baking mat

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

177 Calories
10g Fat
20g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Serving Size 2 cookies
Calories 177
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 5g 10%
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Vitamin A 13IU 0%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Folate 13mcg 3%
Sodium 76mg 3%
Calcium 63mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%
Magnesium 65mg 15%
Potassium 244mg 5%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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