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Hello all! Welcome back to Firefighter Friday!
A lot of the firemen my husband works with are on the paleo diet, so I’ll be incorporating more of these type of recipes into my Friday posts….beginning with today’s delicious cookies….
….these babies are not only gluten-free and grain-free, but they are SUGAR-FREE!….
…I actually didn’t know if this recipe would work structurally, technically, aesthetically, or palatably….but it did….
- ½ c. peanut butter (I used salted), I find that crunchy works best, but creamy works as well (to make these paleo, use almond butter)
- 4-5 T. mashed banana, DON’T use any more than 5 T. or they won’t bake correctly
- ⅛-1/4 t. nutmeg, freshly grated (I love nutmeg, so I use the higher amount)
- splash vanilla, optional
- ⅛ t. salt (a bit more if you used unsalted peanut or almond butter)
- Preheat the oven to 340 degrees.
- Mix all of the ingredients together until combined.
- Be aware that the higher amount of banana will make the cookie a bit chewier (but sweeter), while the lower amount will give the cookie more crispy edges.
- Put spoonfuls of batter down (I get about 10 cookies) on an oiled cookie sheet.
- Bake for approximately 11 minutes (cookies should be firm to the touch).
Please note the new recipe format….all of the nutritional information (as well as Weight Watchers points) is located at the bottom of the recipe box.
These really are a healthy and tasty way to get a cookie fix! The nutmeg is a delicious addition that compliments the flavor nicely!….and these are suitable for all tastes including vegan, gluten-free, candida-friendly, grain-free, and paleo (if using the almond butter)!
I hope you all are enjoying reading (and possibly trying) these recipes as much as I’m enjoying making and posting them!
If there is anything you’d like to see me try to make sugar-free, please let me know in the comments section! 
Have a happy weekend!
Shared with: Allergy Free Wednesday, Wheat-Free Wednesday, Gluten-Free Friday
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Tagged: Cookies, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Healthy, Paleo, Peanut butter, Sugar-free, Vegan
Welcome! I'm Lauren, a business graduate with a penchant for all things culinary. It is my goal to create the healthiest recipes possible without sacrificing taste. I eat a little bit of everything, so you will find a vast variety of delicious recipes to choose from. Thank you for visiting, and I hope you enjoy! 
yum they look amazing!
my naturopath has me on a diet that has me avoiding bananas- do you think applesauce would work?
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Hi Gabby! I’m not sure because applesauce has a higher water content. You might try apple butter or even pumpkin and add a bit of stevia if you’re able…or maybe you can cook the applesauce down a bit? In my pumpkin fudge, I simmered the pumpkin to dry it out a bit, and it became thicker. Let me know if you try anything out!
I love nutmeg as a spice, just makes me drool!
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Haha, I’m with you!
Love the new recipe format. I’d like to use something like that but I’m not self-hosting yet. And oh my gosh, I just noticed that these cookies have no flour at all in them! Love that! Wow, they are really low in calories too, eh? Two thumbs up on the no sugar series. Lots of inspiration here.
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Thank you so much Marya! It’s tough to go sugar-free, but I think it’ll be worth it. I’m still at the point though where I just want a huge piece of dark chocolate.
These look wonderful! Simple and healthy – just what I like!
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Thanks girl!
What ann awesome recipe! So simple, and the peanut butter and banana combo has never failed me. I’m a big fan of the no sugar recipes – I get my fill with fruit, and probably too many dates (but they’re just so good!)
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Thanks Jodye! It’s been tough for me, but I feel like it’s worth it to kind of reset my taste buds.
Starting Monday, I will be going on a 21 day cleanse from processed foods and refined sugars, so this recipe will definitely be used when I am craving something sweet. You have no idea how hard it has been to find desserts to fit in with my cleanse, but do not contain flour, or sugar, but are delicious. This fits the bill, and it’s extremely healthy too! Cannot wait to bake this : )
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That’s awesome! Come back and visit me…I’m doing sugar-free recipes all month!
Wow! These are too good to be true. Makes me wish I was not allergic to peanut butter. I always love checking out your creative recipes, Lauren. This was a reader favorite this week on AFW! Great job.
Hugs,
–Amber
Thanks Amber! Just so you know, you could sub other nut butters for the peanut butter… Have a great day!
I’d love to see sugar-free meringues. I’ve tried a few times – unsuccessfully! These cookies look a great idea. Thanks
That’s a great idea! I’ll see what I can do!
These look awesome. Question: can they be paleo when they contain peanut butter? I thought paleo foodists did not eat legumes. (Makes no difference to me, I am just curious.)
Hi Becky! I believe I was thinking that the peanut butter could be subbed for almond butter….you’re right though, it’s misleading, and I’ll change it!
As info… I saw a recipe for sugar-free meringues somewhere on the web using egg whites and maple syrup. But that they don’t “hold” long… so they need to be eaten within a few hours. Not something you could make far in advance for a gathering, for instance.
I need to make these cookies. Today.
But why does it say three-ingredient when there are five? The nutmeg and vanilla are optional?
Haha, it is a bit misleading, I admit. The vanilla is optional. The salt is a ‘freebie’ according to ingredient guru Claire Robinson. The mandatory ingredients are the pb, banana, and nutmeg. If you’re using salted pb, you may not even need the additional salt, but I am a salt fiend, so I always add extra. I hope you enjoy them!
I just made these and they did not turn out at all. I baked them for 11 minutes and they were totally soggy so I threw them back in for another 5 minutes. Still not good after cooling them. So they are in again…..
I’m so sorry they didn’t work for you. I had the same problem when I added too much banana. Did you stay within 4-5 tablespoons of mashed banana? I found that over 5 tablespoons was when they started to not cook. The pictures are of my good batches, so they do work! I also used a natural peanut butter. I hope you were able to salvage them after a longer cooking time.
Hi! I just these but added GF oatmeal and raisins. substituted pb with almond butter, and baked it at 350 for 14 mins and they’ve turned out wonderful!!
definitely baking this again! thanks for the recipe!
Just tried this out and it was great! substituted PB with almond butter; added GF oatmeal and some raisins. Baked for 15 mins at 350. Turned out like a cookie and less like the pb wafer, but still delicious
thanks for the recipe!
Awesome! Thanks so much for letting me know.
These are amazing! I am on a cleansing diet from 7 foods including gluten, peanuts, eggs, dairy and sugar. Was looking for a sweet recipe that had none of the above, not easy! I substituted cashew butter for the peanut butter. I am so happy I found your site!
Yay! I’m so happy to have you, and that the cookies worked out.
could i add oatmeal to these without messing them up too much? would i need to add a bit more PB for viscosity?
Hi Amy,
There was another commenter that did the same thing, and she said they turned out great! I would just start out with a small amount so that it doesn’t become too thick, but I think it would work out really well!
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These are awesome!!! I’ve been looking for something sweet and natural and they worked out great! And my kids LOVE them!!! I used almond butter, doubled the ingredients, placed in a muffin pan, and baked an additional 4 minutes. Thanks SO much for posting this recipe! We’re Paleo-ish, clean eaters (non-GMO’s) and good tasting, kid-approved recipes are difficult to find! I have one child with Autism and the other has ADD. They have opposite texture/sensory preferences but they both LOVED their new, naturally simple “banana nut muffins!”
Thanks Ebony! I love your changes!