Here is a healthy, soft, chewy, and naturally sweet recipe for Mediterranean Banana Oat Cocoa Cookies — made with simple ingredients and no refined sugar! 🍌🍫🌾 Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a guilt-free dessert.
🍪 Mediterranean Banana Oat Cocoa Cookies
Flourless • No Sugar Added • Heart-Healthy • Easy 1-Bowl Recipe
✅ Ingredients (Makes 10–12 cookies)
Base Ingredients
- 2 large ripe bananas (mashed well)
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Add-ins (Mediterranean Boost)
- 2 tbsp chopped walnuts or almonds
- 2 tbsp raisins or chopped dates
- 1 tbsp chia seeds or sesame seeds
- Optional: 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Base
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Mash the bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
Step 2: Mix Everything Together
- Add oats, cocoa powder, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and oil.
- Stir until fully combined and thick.
- Fold in nuts, raisins/dates, chia seeds, or chocolate chips.
The dough will be sticky—this is normal!
Step 3: Shape the Cookies
- Scoop small portions of dough onto the baking sheet.
- Flatten lightly with your fingers (they won’t spread while baking).
Step 4: Bake
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, depending on desired softness.
- Cool for 10 minutes (they firm up as they cool).
🍽️ Serve
Enjoy them:
- with tea or coffee
- as a breakfast-on-the-go
- post-workout snack
- healthy dessert
💚 Why These Cookies Are Mediterranean-Inspired?
✔ Olive oil — heart-healthy fats
✔ Walnuts & raisins — classic Mediterranean ingredients
✔ Oats & bananas — natural fiber and sweetness
✔ No refined sugar, flour, or butter
🌟 Optional Variations
High-Protein Version
- Add 2 tbsp peanut butter, OR
- Add 2 tbsp protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
Weight-Loss Version
- Skip chocolate chips
- Add extra 1 tbsp chia seeds for more fiber
- Reduce raisins to 1 tbsp
Dessert Version
- Add 2 tbsp dark chocolate chunks
- Drizzle melted chocolate on top after baking
