Description
These healthy cookies are a delightful treat made without sugar or flour, perfect for those seeking a nutritious, guilt-free snack. Using almond flour, mashed bananas, and natural peanut butter, these cookies bring together wholesome ingredients with rich cocoa flavor for a comforting and satisfying cookie experience.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mashed bananas
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is ready for baking when your cookie dough is prepared.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the almond flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Mixing these thoroughly ensures an even distribution of leavening and flavor throughout the cookies.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, blend the mashed bananas, unsweetened applesauce, natural peanut butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and well incorporated.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients bowl. Stir together until a uniform cookie dough forms, making sure all the dry flour is fully combined.
- Form the Cookies: Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Space them evenly to allow room for spreading during baking.
- Bake the Cookies: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes. This short baking time ensures the cookies stay moist and chewy.
- Cool Before Serving: Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for several minutes to set their texture before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute peanut butter with almond or cashew butter for a different flavor profile.
- Ensure bananas are ripe and very soft for best sweetness and moisture.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- For an extra touch, add nuts or sugar-free chocolate chips to the dough before baking.
