I know what you’re thinking… These oat, coconut and cacao cookies, aka super healthy oatmeal cookies are “flourless, eggless, sugar-free, dairy-free… umm… what’s left?? Are these edible?!” haha
The answer is yes! And so easy to make! Check out my video below.
Great for kids!
They are absolutely delicious! Even if you’re not a big fan of banana in desserts (like me), the taste is very subtle and doesn’t overpower the cookie. I really enjoyed the mix of raw cacao bits and some semi-sweet chocolate chips, it gives it a bite but also a bit of sweetness. A very healthy and also very delicious recipe, I highly recommend it! A friend of mine tried it and she said her kids couldn’t stop eating them!
The recipe is really easy to make [see the video below], kids will most likely enjoy making these with you, so put that on your list for Baking Sunday with the kids! 🙂
Health benefits
What an easy and simple way to add nutrition to your kids’ lunches (and yours too!).
Cacao nibs are as close to pure cacao as we can get, and they are packed with nutrients, like magnesium, which we so often need in our rushed modern-day society. Magnesium works in synergy with calcium and potassium and is good to help many bodily functions, like our muscles, which includes our heart!
Rolled oats are also a great source of fibre and vitamin B, which helps us during stressful times (who isn’t?!).
Delicious, simple to make, and good for us. These should’ve been called the perfect cookies, don’t ya think? 😉
Looking for more delicious AND better-for-you healthy cookie recipes?
Check out my Almond Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies or my Lemon Thyme Shortbread Cookies.
Enjoy!
How to make these Oat, Coconut and Cacao Cookies video
Oat, Coconut, and Cacao Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oat flakes (not instant)
- 1/2 cup raw organic almonds (grind them in a clean coffee grinder to get a powder)
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp aluminum-free baking powder
- 2 organic bananas peeled and mashed (not too ripe)
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 Tbsp unrefined coconut oil gently warmed into liquid
- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup raw cacao nibs
- 1/4 cup organic semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
In a large bowl, mix together the oats, ground almonds, coconut, sea salt, cinnamon, and baking powder.
- In a second bowl, mash the bananas well, then stir in the vanilla extract, melted coconut oil and olive oil. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until combined; fold in the cacao nibs and chocolate chips.
- Preheat the oven to 350F and prepare 2 baking sheets with unbleached parchment paper.
- Use a 1/4 cup measuring cup to form the cookies. Dip the measuring cup in water before filling it with the mixture to avoid sticking. Flip the measuring cup down on the prepared cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- If you prefer smaller cookies, just use 2 tablespoon full, and use your fingers to round them up and flatten them a bit.
- Flatten the tops a bit with your fingers.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes until golden on the edges. Leave to cool for a few minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. They will be fragile until they are completely cooled down.
Recipe Notes
These are meant as healthy cookies made with whole foods that are nutritious. They are a great snack or breakfast on-the-go.
Note: I do not believe anyone should worry about counting calories, but here is the nutritional information for one serving
Calories: 244kcal | Fat: 17g | Saturated fat: 9g | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 239mg | Carbohydrates: 20g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Protein: 3g | Vitamin A: 15% | Vitamin C: 2.1% | Calcium: 39% | Iron: 1.2%
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at first I was kinda confused while reading the title, but the recipe sounds simple and great, thank you ^^
haha I know, I was trying to say too much in the title, because the cookies are awesome! I hope you get to try them. Thanks for the comment 🙂
These are in the oven as we speak! Although I’m a little confused about how you got 18 cookies, I got about 10 cookies that were very greasy, I’m wondering if maybe there was supposed to be 2 cups of oats?
(so sorry about the late reply, I had some emergencies) I haven’t made this recipe in a little while, but I believe the ingredient list is correct. The size of the cookies I made were fairly small, and yes, they were greasy 😉 I hope they tasted good? There’s no sugar, so it might be surprising for some!
Can i use instant oats anyways?
I suppose you can try, but I wouldn’t recommend it. haha The instant kind (the one that comes in small pouches to put in the microwave) will get all mushy and won’t keep its shape unfortunately.
No its not the ones in packages
Its the Quaker
You could give it a try
All the ingredients are fabulous ECP! This could be breakfast or dessert… or a mid afternoon snack! I love versitile recipes like this! So good !! Thank you for this! xo
Thanks! It’s definitely an “any time of day” cookie 🙂 Glad you like it, and thanks for stopping by!
Could I leave out the almonds or sub for something else?
The almond meal is necessary to help bind the cookies together. If you can’t have almonds, you could probably use a wholegrain flour instead, like spelt. 🙂
Any substitute for the banana’s? My husband is allergic to them.
Unfortunately no. A friend of mine asked me the same question, but I can’t think of any substitute for it that would replicate the same binding and sweetness. I suppose if you eat eggs, you could use a couple of eggs instead. On a side note, I know someone who is allergic to non-organic bananas but is ok with organic bananas, so that could be something to try 🙂
Have you tried it with the eggs? My son cant have banana of any kind due to the potassium.
Oh! I’ve never heard of this type of allergy before. I’m intrigued since potassium is necessary for us to live. Poor little guy! I think I tried it once with eggs a long time ago, but I can’t remember how it turned out. I think it should be fine, however, you might need to add a bit of maple syrup to sweeten it since the bananas add a lot of sweetness to the cookie. I’d say maybe a few tablespoons. Add a bit more oat flakes if the mix is too wet. Good luck!
Would almond flour work?
yes, almond flour and almond meal are the same thing. 🙂
My hubby has been gone for the week and i made these to welcome him home with!! they are SO good! I did add more almond meal than you called for, and only used dairy, nut and soy free mini chocolate chips. thanks for an easy, yummy recipe that isn’t full of weird ingredients!
So glad you’re enjoying them! They can be a bit addictive, but it’s all good! I love how you’ve changed the ingredients with what you had <3
I’m allergic to bananas but would love to try to make these. Any recommended substitutes?
I haven’t tried it myself, but I think applesauce might work.
Have you ever tried organic bananas? I’m just asking because a friend of mine is allergic to bananas but she can eat organic bananas without any issues.
I made these without chocolate chips and just the nibs. I also added some golden raisins. My family loved them!
Nicely done! It can easily be customized with various additions, like you did. Thanks for letting me know, happy to hear your family loved them! 🙂
I also made them 1/8 cup size and they were crispy on outside and soft in center!
Great idea! Sounds delicious! I’m gonna need to whip up another batch soon… haha 😉
Delicious! I used coconut flour and they turned out great!
Awesome! I love how you were creative with the recipe and made it your own 🙂 Happy baking!
Do these cookes need to be refrigerated or can they be frozen?
I’ve never put mine in the fridge (they usually don’t last more than 2-3 days in my house. haha), and I haven’t tried freezing them either. Please let me know if you do, and how it goes! 🙂
Oh delicious! Really great texture. You’re right the banana is barely detectable. I ground my oatmeal for a finer texture, and since I’m not a big chocolate/cacao fan I substituted raisins. So yum! Thank you very much.
Yay! So glad you liked them, and good job on the substitutions to make it your own, I love it! 🙂
Delicious!!
Thank you! Glad you liked the cookies 🙂
These look delicious! I was looking for a variety of lower sugar treats to make my daughters for their school snacks, and these look like a great addition. I’ll report back if I make them, I just wanted to say thanks for a true ‘no added sugar’ cookie. 🙂
Please do, and you’re very welcome 🙂 I don’t even like baked goods that have bananas in them, and I eat these no problem! Really tasty and satisfying. Happy baking!
Is there another nut flour you might recommend to replace the almond meal? I’m allergic or sensitive to almond and Macadamia nuts. Thank you
Most nuts are usually interchangeable in recipes, but I’d recommend hazelnuts in this case, just because it would be delicious! You can simply grind the hazelnuts in a powerful blender like a Vitamix, or in a clean coffee grinder. Happy Baking! 🙂
Hi! My cookies are currently in the oven, and I just noticed that the video includes salt but nowhere in the recipe does it include salt. I saw the video after my cookies were in the oven so I didn’t include the salt but I can imagine that it would make a difference. If there is supposed to be salt it would be great if you can edit the recipe to include it. Thank you
Hi Laura! Thanks so much for mentioning it! I will correct it right now. The salt is mostly for taste in this particular recipe, so it shouldn’t really affect anything else. Hopefully yours turned out well and you enjoyed them! 🙂
Cookies made an hour ago and all i can say, thank you for this recipe ! They taste awesome !
Perfect for my 3year old daughter snack.
I added a little bit of agave syrup and reduced the amount of oil, they are just perfect !
Thanks !
Yay! Wonderful! So glad to hear you and your daughter enjoyed these. Thank you! 🙂
These cookies were SO delicious… I am pinning your recipe and will definitely make them again. Everyone loved them and they disappeared really quickly 🙂 Even my 2 year-old grandson thought they were yummy. Thanks so much!
That’s wonderful! You’re so welcome! I’m glad everyone loved them 🙂
Tried your recipe after scouring through so many others. Turned out very well. Except the bananas I had at hand was a little small hence the mixture was a bit dry. Will make them again. Probably will add a beaten egg if it’s still dry, just to hold the mixture together a bit better.
That’s great! Thank you! Glad you liked them. You can also add another banana if you wish. I’ve never tried it using an egg, so if you do, please let me know how it turns out! 🙂