Seasonal Fall Fall Baking Fall Cookie No-Sugar-Added Oatmeal Cookies 3.9 (8) 7 Reviews Classic oatmeal cookies without all the sugar, these better-for-you gluten-free treats get their sweetness from ripe bananas and chopped dates. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner See More Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 21, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Prep Time: 25 mins Additional Time: 50 mins Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Servings: 15 Yield: 30 cookies Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Dairy-Free Low-Sodium Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegetarian Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts These cookies use mashed fruit for natural sweetness, eliminating the need for added sugars.Bananas and dates add nutrients including antioxidants and potassium.Oat flour and oats provide whole-grain fiber for sustained energy. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 15 servings 1 ½ cups quick-cooking oats (see Tip) 1 cup oat flour (see Tip) ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed 2 large eggs ¼ cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter ¾ cup chopped dates, preferably Medjool, or raisins ½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Combine oats, oat flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Mash bananas in a medium bowl until creamy. Add eggs, coconut oil (or butter) and vanilla; whisk until well combined. Add the dry ingredients and dates (or raisins) and coconut to the banana mixture; stir until combined. Roll tablespoons of dough into balls and place on the prepared baking sheet, making 15 cookies per batch. Press with a fork to flatten slightly. Bake until firm to the touch and lightly brown on the bottom, 15 to 17 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with the remaining batter. Tips Tip: People with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity should use oats and oat flours that are labeled "gluten-free," as oats are often cross-contaminated with wheat and barley. To make ahead: Store airtight at room temperature for up to 3 days. Equipment: Parchment paper or silicone baking mat Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, October 2017 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 150 Calories 7g Fat 20g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 15 Serving Size 2 cookies Calories 150 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 20g 7% Dietary Fiber 3g 10% Total Sugars 7g Protein 3g 6% Total Fat 7g 9% Saturated Fat 5g 25% Vitamin A 47IU 1% Vitamin C 1mg 2% Folate 12mcg 3% Sodium 70mg 3% Calcium 17mg 1% Iron 1mg 5% Magnesium 16mg 4% Potassium 166mg 4% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.