Healthy | Refined Sugar Free | Gluten Free | Dairy Free | Vegetarian | Vegan Option
These Coffee Banana Oat Cookies are everything you have been craving: soft, chewy, and bursting with flavour, yet still healthy, naturally sweet, and so easy to make. They are wholesome, satisfying, and perfect for any time of the day.
What makes them special is how simple they are. Made with just a handful of nourishing ingredients, these cookies are naturally free from refined sugar, flour, eggs, oil, and butter, and they are completely dairy free.
Every ingredient works together to make these cookies taste irresistible. Banana gives natural sweetness and keeps them moist, oats add a hearty base, almond flour and coconut make them light and slightly nutty, pecans bring crunch, and coffee adds depth and richness. The chocolate chips or raisins bring extra sweetness, and a hint of cinnamon and vanilla ties all the flavours together.
The best part is how flexible the recipe is. You can scoop and bake them straight away, or chill the dough overnight and bake them fresh the next day. Warm from the oven, they make a perfect breakfast cookie, a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, or a treat to share with friends when they visit. They are freezer friendly too, so you can always have a batch ready to go.
Whether you are looking for a healthier dessert, a quick snack to pair with coffee, or a make-ahead cookie that fits into a refined sugar free lifestyle, these cookies are a delicious choice you can feel good about.
What You Need
- Ripe banana
- Rolled oats
- Almond flour
- Shredded coconut
- Natural almond butter (or any nut butter)
- Honey or maple syrup
- Ground coffee
- Cinnamon
- Vanilla extract
- Pecans
- Chocolate chips or raisins
- Salt
Why You’ll Love These Banana Oatmeal Cookies with Coffee & Pecans
- Soft & Chewy: the banana keeps them moist, the oats make them hearty, and the coffee flavour ties it all together.
- Refined Sugar Free: naturally sweetened with banana, honey or maple syrup, and optional sugar free chocolate chips.
- Wholesome Ingredients: packed with oats, pecans, coconut, and almond flour for a nutrient boost.
- Customisable: add raisins instead of chocolate chips, or change the nut butter to suit your taste.
- Make Ahead Friendly: chill the dough overnight and bake fresh the next day for warm cookies on demand.
- Diet Friendly: suitable for refined sugar free, dairy free, vegetarian, and gluten free (with certified GF oats).
How to Adapt These Cookies to Your Diet
- Gluten Free: Use certified gluten free rolled oats.
- Vegan: Swap the honey for maple syrup. It keeps the cookies soft and sweet while staying completely plant based.
- Dairy Free: This recipe is naturally dairy free. Just make sure to choose dairy free chocolate chips if you use them.
- Refined Sugar Free: The cookies already contain no refined sugar. Using sugar free chocolate chips makes them even lower in sugar.
Is This a Good Pre or Post-Workout Snack?
Yes, these Banana Oatmeal Cookies with Coffee & Pecans make an excellent option both before and after workouts:
- Pre-workout
- Provides quick energy from banana and oats.
- Balanced with healthy fats from nut butter and pecans to keep you satisfied.
- Coffee adds a natural boost.
- Post-workout
- Replenishes glycogen with natural carbs.
- Protein and healthy fats help with recovery.
- Easy to grab on the go or pair with a protein shake.
Health Benefits and Nutrition
These cookies are not only delicious, they are full of nourishing ingredients that support your body:
- Banana: excellent source of fibre, potassium, and vitamins C and B6. Provides antioxidants, supports digestion, heart health, and steady energy levels.
- Rolled oats: rich in fibre and complex carbs that provide long-lasting energy and help keep you full.
- Almond flour and nut butter: provide protein, healthy fats, and vitamin E for skin and heart health.
- Pecans: packed with healthy fats, fibre, and antioxidants, helping to support brain and heart function.
- Coffee: contains antioxidants and adds a natural flavour boost and gentle energy lift.
- Chocolate chips (sugar free): a little indulgence that satisfies cravings without refined sugar.
Together these ingredients make a cookie that is balanced, satisfying, and perfect as a healthy treat, pre-workout snack, or even a breakfast option.
Storage
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or 1 week in the fridge.
- Refrigerate the unbaked dough overnight to bake fresh the next morning.
- Freeze baked cookies for up to 1 month.
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Banana Oatmeal Cookies with Coffee & Pecans | No Sugar Added
Ingredients
- 1 large extra-ripe banana mashed (100 g)
- 1 cup rolled oats (90 g)
- ¼ cup almond flour (28 g)
- ¼ cup shredded coconut (20 g)
- 3 tablespoons natural almond butter or nut butter of choice (48 g)
- 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (60 g)
- 1 ½ tablespoons ground coffee (6 g)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (2 g)
- 1/2 cup pecans chopped (60 g)
- ¼ cup sugar free chocolate chips or raisins (40 g)
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla
- Pinch of salt
For Topping (optional):
- A few extra chocolate chips
- 8 Pecan halves
Instructions
- Mash and Mix Wet IngredientsIn a medium bowl, mash the banana until smooth. Stir in almond butter, honey or maple syrup, coffee, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Add Dry IngredientsStir in rolled oats, almond flour, and shredded coconut until a sticky dough forms.
- Fold in Add-insGently fold in chopped pecans and the chocolate chips or raisins.
- Chill the Dough Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or leave it overnight. Chilling helps the dough firm up, makes the cookies easier to shape, and gives them a chewier texture.
- Shape the CookiesIn the morning, preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Scoop the dough using an ice cream scoop and place each portion onto the tray. Flatten the tops slightly with your palm, or use a cookie ring and press down with a silicone spatula to create evenly shaped round cookies.
- Add ToppingsSprinkle a few chocolate chips on top of each cookie, then press a pecan half into the centre before baking. Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool & EnjoyAllow cookies to cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack. Enjoy warm or store for later.
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Notes
Nutrition Facts per Serving:
Nutrition per serving: 1 of 8 servings, Calories: 219 kcal, Protein: 4.2 g, Carbohydrate: 21.6 g, Net Carb: 16.5 g, Sugars: 9.2 g, Fat: 14.2 g, Saturated Fat: 3.2 g, Fiber: 5.1 gNutrition Facts Notes:
✔️ Natural sugars: Mainly from banana and honey/maple syrup; no refined sugar used. ✔️ High in fibre: Oats, almond flour, coconut, and pecans boost total fiber, supporting digestion. ✔️ Healthy fats: Almond butter, almond flour, pecans, and coconut provide heart-healthy fats. ✔️ No refined flour: Recipe uses only whole food flours like oats and almond flour. ✔️ Antioxidants: Cinnamon, coffee, and dark chocolate chips (if used) offer antioxidant benefits. ✔️ Plant-based option: Fully plant-based if maple syrup and dairy-free chocolate are used. ✔️ Low sodium: Naturally low in salt, suitable for low-sodium diets. ✔️ Gluten-free: If certified gluten-free oats are used, this recipe is gluten-free.
