These Crispy Sesame Banana Cookies are a delightful treat made with just two main ingredients: ripe bananas and sesame seeds. Free from sugar, flour, eggs, and milk, these cookies are not only delicious but also healthy. Perfect for a quick snack or a guilt-free dessert, these cookies can be garnished with sugar-free dark chocolate for an extra touch of indulgence.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 1/2 cups sesame seeds
- Sugar-free dark chocolate for garnish (optional)
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 cookies
- Calories: 100 per cookie
Preparation Time
- Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 30 minutes
Instructions
Preparing the Banana Mixture
- Peel and Puree the Bananas: Start by peeling the bananas and cutting them into pieces. Place them in a food processor and blend until smooth. If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a blender to puree the bananas. Transfer the pureed bananas to a mixing bowl.
- Add Sesame Seeds: Gradually add 2 1/2 cups of sesame seeds to the pureed banana, mixing thoroughly after each addition using a spatula. The mixture should have a thick consistency once all the sesame seeds are incorporated.
Forming the Cookies
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place a cookie cutter on the parchment paper and fill it with the banana mixture, about 1/4 inch thick. Flatten the top using a small spoon. Repeat this process with the remaining banana mixture.
Baking the Cookies
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 356°F (180°C). Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the cookies are crispy and browned.
Cooling and Garnishing
- Cool the Cookies: Once done baking, remove the cookies from the oven and place them on a cooling rack to let them cool completely.
- Optional Chocolate Garnish: If you wish to garnish the cookies with chocolate, melt some sugar-free dark chocolate. Slice the chocolate into pieces and place them in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until melted, stirring occasionally. Let the melted chocolate cool slightly, then transfer it to a piping bag. Drizzle the chocolate over the cooled cookies.
Serving
- Serve and Enjoy: Once the chocolate has set, your Crispy Sesame Banana Cookies are ready to be served. Enjoy these healthy, crispy treats!
These Crispy Sesame Banana Cookies are incredibly easy to make and offer a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional cookies. With no added sugar, flour, eggs, or milk, they are perfect for those following a clean-eating lifestyle. Enjoy this simple yet tasty recipe!