Ingredients
Unlike my sugar-free chocolate biscuits, where sugar is swapped out with erythritol or xylitol, these 2-ingredient oatmeal cookies don’t use any sugar, sugar substitutes, sweeteners, or natural sweeteners like honey at all.
This makes them perfect as homemade baby cookies or for anyone who prefers a health-conscious snack. They’re also a delicious alternative to traditional oatmeal cookies.
Now, let's get to the most crucial part—the flavor of these vegan cookies.
In the end, they turned out really tasty and moist—especially the version with dried fruit. The simple 2-ingredient oatmeal cookies were, honestly, a bit too bland for my taste. Maybe my bananas could have been a bit more overripe.
A few chunks of chopped chocolate in the dough can make the cookies even more enjoyable 🙂. Of course, you can't expect these healthy oatmeal cookies to compare to chewy cookies or chocolate ones with gooey caramel centers.
But they are excellent if you have ripe bananas to use up. Whether you’re making baby cookies or looking for a sugar-free adult treat, they’re sure to please. For babies and toddlers, though, avoid the peanut butter version due to potential allergies.
How to Make the Sugar-Free Oatmeal Cookies
The preparation is really straightforward. Start by mashing the ripe bananas; then, mix in the oats. Finally, bake the cookies for about fifteen minutes—better to slightly underbake than overbake them.
Recipe Card
Easy Sugar-free Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 bananas, very ripe
- 160 grams (0.7 cups) oatmeal , tender
To refine (optional)
- 80 grams (2 cups) dried fruit, such as plums or apricots; for the 2nd variant
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter , crunchy; for the 1st variant
Instructions
- Mash the ripe bananas to a fine pulp. Preheat oven to 350°F/175°C.
- For the basic variant, simply mix the puree with the oatmeal. For the peanut butter version, first, mix the banana puree with the peanut butter and a little cinnamon if desired, then add the oatmeal. For the dried fruit variation, cover the fruit with boiling water, let it soak for a few minutes and chop it into small pieces. Stir into the banana puree with the oatmeal.
- Form small balls and place on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Flatten the cookies slightly with your hands or a spoon—Bake for about 15 minutes.
Ingredient substitutions
Variations
Since I was a bit skeptical about the taste and texture before baking, I tried three different versions: one with just the two basic ingredients, one with a hint of peanut butter and cinnamon, and one with chopped dried fruits like raisins, apricots, or prunes (plus, I admit, a tiny bit of chocolate).
Of course, the additional ingredients mean the cookies aren’t quite as low-calorie as the basic recipe. But compared to regular cookies, they’re still very healthy.
Similar Recipes
If you’re craving healthy cookies without sugar, definitely give these oatmeal cookies a try! Or check out my healthy baby spelt sticks or some of my other healthy kids' recipes.
About Kathrin & Jan
It's like a little miracle to me every time. Seemingly simple ingredients are made into something that can brighten up your life. Butter, sugar, eggs, and flour melt into an airy biscuit, a fine tart, a juicy cake, or a crispy biscuit. Baking simply makes you happy. Welcome and enjoy our blog!
Kathrin & Jan
I am going to try your recipes. I am trying to lose weight and maintain a healthy weight within this pandemic. I love my sweets and can't give them up and these recipes are achievable and I don't need to purchase 15 ingredients.
I'm glad you want to try my recipes! I feel the same way: I love sweets, and if you can have the whole thing healthier, that's great, isn´t it 🙂 ?