Healthy Apple Banana Oat Cookies (No Sugar, No Flour)

These naturally sweet, three-fruit cookies are soft, chewy, and made with only a few wholesome ingredients. They’re gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and perfect for kids’ snacks, lunch boxes, or healthy desserts.With just oats, apples, and banana, plus a little milk and walnuts for texture, these cookies prove that delicious and nutritious can go hand in hand.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• • ✅ No flour or refined sugar

  • ✅ Naturally sweet with fruit

• • ✅ Family-friendly and toddler-safe

  • ✅ Quick to prepare — no mixer needed

    

  • ✅ Budget-friendly and customizable

Ingredients

 Instructions

1️⃣ Soak the Oats

In a bowl, combine 1 cup oats and ½ cup milk. Let sit for about 10 minutes to absorb the liquid and soften slightly.

2️⃣ Prepare the Fruit Mixture

• • Peel and core the 2 apples, then cut them into chunks.

• Add them to a blender or food processor along with the ripe banana.

• Blend until you get a smooth fruit purée.

3️⃣ Combine Everything

• • Pour the fruit purée over the soaked oats.

• Mix thoroughly until well combined.

• Fold in the chopped walnuts (if using) and stir until evenly distributed.

4️⃣ Shape the Cookies

• • Lightly grease a silicone cookie mold with a bit of oil, or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

• Spoon the mixture into the molds or onto the tray, forming small cookie mounds or bars.

• Flatten slightly and leave space between each one.

5️⃣ Bake

• • Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 25 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden.

• Let cool slightly before removing from the pan.

️ Serving Suggestions

• • Enjoy warm or chilled

  • Pair with tea, coffee, or yogurt

• Great for breakfast on-the-go, lunchboxes, or post-workout snacks

Storage Tips

• • Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days

    

  • Freeze for up to 2 months and reheat in the microwave or oven

Optional Add-Ins & Variations

Nutrition (Approx. Per Cookie – 12 Cookies Total)

• • Calories: ~90

  • Carbohydrates: 13g

  • Protein: 2g

• • Fat: 3g

  • Sugar: 5g (naturally from fruit)

  • Fiber: 2g

Note: Nutritional values may vary based on ingredients used.

✨ Final Thoughts

These flourless apple oat cookies are a testament to how simple, whole ingredients can come together to make something healthy, affordable, and satisfying. Keep a batch on hand for quick snacks, healthy treats, or clean eating goals.