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