No Sugar-Added Oatmeal Cookies

30 Jan No Sugar-Added Oatmeal Cookies

Alright friends, these cookies are freaking delish!! You would never guess that there is no sugar in them. 

MIND BLOWN! 

If you have kiddos with a bit of a sweet tooth, or a sweet tooth yourself, these are the way to go!

No Sugar-Added Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups quick-cooking oats (see Tip)
• 1 cup oat flour (see Tip)
• ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
• 2 large eggs
• ¼ cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
• ¾ cup chopped dates, preferably Medjool, or raisins
• ½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. Combine oats, oat flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Mash bananas in a medium bowl until creamy.
3. Add eggs, coconut oil (or butter), and vanilla; whisk until well combined.
4. Add the dry ingredients and dates (or raisins) and coconut to the banana mixture; stir until combined.
5. Roll tablespoons of dough into balls and place on the prepared baking sheet, making 15 cookies per batch. Press with a fork to flatten slightly.
6. Bake until firm to the touch and lightly brown on the bottom, 15 to 17 minutes.
7. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Repeat with the remaining batter.