Make Oatmeal Cookies Without Sugar And Butter
Homemade oatmeal cookies without sugar and butter are a pretty good treat, as most industrial products sold in stores contain large amounts of sweeteners, trans fats and sodium.
So make oatmeal cookies at home yourself and replace all unhealthy ingredients with other, healthiest ingredients in terms of nutritional properties.
The benefits of oats
Oats are one of the most widely used cereals in the world. Its high nutritional value sets it apart from other grains as it contains more protein and fiber.
Among many other benefits, it is important to highlight its benefits in the following cases:
Indigestion
Oats are a good gut regulator because they contain a lot of soluble and insoluble fibers. Its use is recommended to relieve the symptoms of gastritis, stomach acids and hemorrhoids. This is because it protects the mucous membranes of the digestive tract.
Soluble fibers also act like prebiotics, improving the quality of intestinal bacterial growth.
Gallbladder health
Regular consumption of oats can help reduce bile acid salt production during digestion by helping to remove them and cleanse the gallbladder. It therefore prevents the formation of gallstones and colic.
Heart and vascular diseases
The fiber in oats reduces the absorption of cholesterol. It therefore regulates cholesterol levels and blood pressure.
Its low-fat content also promotes the right kind of heart function.
Oatmeal without sugar and butter
We now present two different recipes to help you make sugar-free oatmeal cookies. Please note that the difference between them lies in the type of fruit of the sweetener used instead of the fine sugar.
1. Apple-date-oatmeal cookies
In this recipe, sugar is replaced with dates and apples, which bring sweetness to oatmeal cookies.
Ingredients
- 140 g oatmeal
- 140 g of whole wheat flour
- 10 pitted dates
- 1 large, ripe apple grated
- A pinch of dry yeast
- 80 ml olive or coconut oil
- Almond chips for decoration
Manufacturing
- Start by setting the oven to 180 degrees.
- Put the dates in a bowl with a small amount of hot water for about 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, mix the dates and a couple of tablespoons of water until smooth.
- Add oats, flour, yeast, olive or coconut oil, apple and date mixture to a bowl. It is important to mix the mixture well each time you add a new ingredient.
- Dip your hands and make small balls of dough. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and leave about 2.5 cm of space between the biscuits.
- Finally, place the almond chips on top of the biscuits and bake in the oven for about 6-7 minutes or until they are golden brown in color.
- Let them cool until they become more crispy and ready to eat.
2. Banana-chocolate-oatmeal cookies
Only three ingredients are needed for this version of sugar-free oatmeal. Oatmeal cookies are therefore made easily and quickly and the preparation of this recipe is well suited for baking with children.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- 100 g of oatmeal
- Dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
You can also add dried fruits, seeds and nuts keeping in mind that if you do, you will also need to add more bananas so that the dough does not become too dry.
Manufacturing
- Start by setting the oven to 180 degrees.
- Place the baking paper on a baking sheet.
- Puree the bananas into a puree in a bowl using a fork. Then add the oats and mix well.
- Chop the chocolate and add it to the bowl.
- Dip your hands and make small balls of dough. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. You can take the dough with a spoon or mold if you want them to be the same size.
- Bake in the oven for 15 minutes or until you notice the biscuits turn golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool.
You can offer these biscuits with yogurt, cream cheese, smoothies, and fruit for either a healthy breakfast or a light and nutritious snack.
