These low fat, low sugar cookies are the perfect answer to your cookie cravings without the crash. Sweetened naturally with ripe banana and just a touch of maple syrup, they clock in at only 1.5 grams of fat and 3 grams of sugar per cookie. They’re soft, tender, and gently sweet—ideal for a healthy snack, a lunchbox treat, or a light dessert that won’t derail your goals.
About This Recipe
Imagine a cookie that’s soft like banana bread but with just enough chew to feel like a treat. The subtle sweetness from banana and maple pairs beautifully with vanilla and a sprinkle of cinnamon. They’re simple, satisfying, and taste like a cozy homemade bite.
These cookies are incredibly quick to whip up and use just a few pantry staples. No mixer needed, no chill time—just mix, scoop, and bake. Perfect for meal prepping healthy snacks or keeping a stash of better-for-you treats on hand.
Why This Recipe Belongs In Your Diet
Instead of relying on added sugars or fats, this recipe uses mashed banana for natural sweetness and moisture. Combined with oats and whole wheat flour, you get fiber-rich, energy-sustaining cookies that help regulate blood sugar and support heart health.
What You’ll Need (Ingredients)
These cookies rely on clean, wholesome ingredients and zero refined sugar or butter.
- Mashed Ripe Banana (1 medium, about ½ cup): Acts as both a natural sweetener and fat replacer. Use super ripe bananas with brown spots.
- Unsweetened Applesauce (¼ cup): Keeps the cookies moist while replacing oil.
- Maple Syrup (1 tablespoon): Just a touch adds depth and balances the banana.
- Egg White (1 large): Binds the dough without adding fat or cholesterol.
- Vanilla Extract (1 teaspoon): Rounds out the flavor with a classic cookie aroma.
- Whole Wheat Flour (⅓ cup): Adds fiber and a mild nuttiness.
- Old-Fashioned Oats (⅔ cup): Gives structure and chew while keeping the cookies hearty.
- Baking Powder (½ teaspoon): Helps lift the dough just a little.
- Cinnamon (½ teaspoon): Adds warmth and enhances natural sweetness.
- Salt (⅛ teaspoon): Balances and brightens the flavors.
- Optional: 2 tablespoons mini dark chocolate chips or chopped walnuts for variety (adds a bit of sugar/fat).
How To Make Low Fat, Low Sugar Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mash banana in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add wet ingredients: Stir in applesauce, maple syrup, egg white, and vanilla.
- Add dry ingredients: Mix in flour, oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until combined.
- Optional add-ins: Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
- Scoop dough: Drop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.
Recipe Tips And Variations
- Use pumpkin purée instead of banana for a different flavor profile.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon of chia seeds or ground flax for an extra fiber and omega-3 boost.
- Add a handful of chopped unsweetened dried cranberries for tart contrast.
How To Store Leftovers
Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. Freeze for up to 2 months and thaw at room temp or reheat briefly in the microwave.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size: 1 Cookie
- Calories: 65 Kcal
- Fat: 1.5 G
- Carbohydrates: 10 G
- Sugars: 3 G
- Protein: 1.5 G
- Sodium: 45 Mg
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Description
Soft, wholesome cookies sweetened with banana and maple syrup—perfect for healthy snacking.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet.
- Mash banana in a bowl.
- Add applesauce, maple syrup, egg white, and vanilla.
- Stir in flour, oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Fold in optional add-ins.
- Scoop onto baking sheet.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool 5 minutes on pan, then transfer to rack.
Notes
- Use pumpkin purée instead of banana for a different flavor profile.
Stir in 1 tablespoon of chia seeds or ground flax for an extra fiber and omega-3 boost.
Add a handful of chopped unsweetened dried cranberries for tart contrast.