Sugar Free Banana Cookies
Craving something sweet without the guilt? These Sugar Free Banana Cookies are soft, chewy, and made with ripe bananas, making them a perfect healthy snack. Enjoy the natural sweetness and flavors that satisfy your cravings while keeping your health goals on track. Make them tonight!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Oven
- Blender
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup Banana mashed, very ripe (1 small banana)
- ½ cup Almond Flour
- ½ cup Almond Butter unsalted
- ¼ cup Butter softened
- 1 large Egg
- ¼ cup Golden Erythritol
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- ¼ cup Crushed Walnuts optional
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 180 C / 350F. This is important as it ensures your cookies bake evenly. While the oven is warming up, line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. This will prevent sticking and make cleanup a breeze.
- Next, take your ripe banana and mash it using a fork in a mixing bowl. You want it to be smooth without any large chunks. The more ripe the banana, the sweeter your cookies will be, so don’t shy away from those overripe ones!
- In the same bowl, add the almond flour, almond butter, butter, egg, golden erythritol, cinnamon, and baking powder. Using an electric mixer, blend these ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and well combined. It should have a creamy texture.
- Once combined, use a tablespoon to scoop out the cookie batter and dollop it onto the prepared cookie sheet. Aim for about 1 tablespoon per cookie, spacing them out adequately. This is important as the batter will spread while baking.
- If you’re using crushed walnuts, sprinkle them generously on top of each cookie. This adds a wonderful crunch and a nutty flavor that pairs beautifully with the sweetness of the banana.
- Now, pop the cookie sheet into the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Keep an eye on them; you want the edges to be very lightly browned. The center should still look slightly soft.
- After baking, remove the cookies from the oven, but resist the urge to touch them right away! Let them cool on the cookie sheet for several minutes, as they are very soft when they first come out.
- Once they’ve cooled a bit, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. This final cooling step is crucial, as they will firm up as they cool.
- Enjoy your delicious, homemade Sugar Free Banana Cookies with a cup of tea or coffee. They are perfect for sharing with family and friends!
Notes
- Don’t Rush the Cooling: It’s important to let the cookies cool completely; otherwise, they may crumble or fall apart when you pick them up.
- Store Properly: Keep your cookies in an airtight container to maintain their softness. You can store them in the fridge for up to 5 to 6 days.
- Freezing Tips: These cookies freeze well! If you want to make a larger batch, freeze them individually and store them in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
- Perfectly Ripe Bananas: For the best flavor, use bananas that are very ripe, with plenty of brown spots. They add the most sweetness.