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Healthy Cookies No Sugar No Flour

These delicious cookies are made without refined sugar and flour, featuring almond flour, bananas, applesauce, and natural peanut butter for a comforting treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 cup almond flour Provides structure and a nutty flavor
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Adds rich chocolate flavor
  • 1/2 cup mashed bananas For natural sweetness and moisture
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce Provides moisture; can substitute with pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup natural peanut butter Adds fat and helps bind the dough
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Helps in leavening
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Balances flavors

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, mash ripe banana until mostly smooth. Stir in the applesauce, natural peanut butter, and vanilla extract until glossy.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; the dough will be thick but scoopable.
  5. Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are set and the tops look slightly matte.
  7. Let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 7 days. Use ripe bananas for better binding and avoid overbaking.