No Sugar, No Regret: Enjoy These 3-Ingredient Low-Calorie Cookies

Craving a cookie without the sugar crash or a complicated bake? You can toss a few ingredients in a bowl, give it a quick stir, and have something warm and satisfying in minutes.

These recipes lean on naturally sweet ingredients like ripe bananas and applesauce, so you keep the simplicity and skip the regret. Get ready for easy, cozy bites that feel like dessert and fit your goals.

1. Banana Oat Cinnamon Cookies

Banana Oat Cinnamon Cookies
© Skinny Comfort

You want a cookie that tastes warm and homey without a sugar bomb. Mash ripe bananas until smooth, stir in rolled oats and a generous sprinkle of cinnamon, then scoop onto a lined sheet.

Bake until set and lightly golden, and let them cool to firm up.

The bananas bring natural sweetness, so the cinnamon really sings. These are soft, lightly chewy, and perfect when you need something fast.

Enjoy them with coffee, or tuck one into your gym bag.

2. Banana Oat Cocoa Cookies

Banana Oat Cocoa Cookies
© The Roasted Root

When bananas are super spotty, these turn into faux brownie cookies. Mix mashed ripe bananas with rolled oats and unsweetened cocoa powder until thick and scoopable.

Bake until set around the edges and gently springy in the middle for a fudgy feel.

You will taste deep cocoa balanced by the banana sweetness. The oats add body, making each cookie satisfying without heaviness.

Keep a batch for late night cravings that will not derail your goals.

3. Applesauce Oat Cinnamon Cookies

Applesauce Oat Cinnamon Cookies
© The Conscious Plant Kitchen

Stir unsweetened applesauce with rolled oats and cinnamon, then let the mixture rest for five minutes to thicken. Scoop onto a baking sheet and bake until the edges feel firm and the tops no longer look glossy.

Cool completely so they set.

The applesauce brings gentle sweetness and moisture, while cinnamon adds cozy pie vibes. These bake up soft and wholesome, great for lunchboxes or afternoon snacks.

You will not miss the added sugar at all.

4. Applesauce Oat Pumpkin Pie Spice Cookies

Applesauce Oat Pumpkin Pie Spice Cookies
© Kirbie’s Cravings

Take the applesauce oat base and swap cinnamon for pumpkin pie spice. Stir, rest five minutes, then scoop and bake until gently set.

The aroma alone makes the kitchen feel like fall, even on a random Tuesday.

These cookies are tender and lightly cakey, with warming spices doing the heavy lifting. Pair one with hot tea or coffee for a cozy break.

You get dessert energy without the crash or complicated measuring.

5. Banana Peanut Butter Cookies

Banana Peanut Butter Cookies
© Well Plated

Mash ripe bananas with natural peanut butter, then stir in a touch of baking powder for lift. Scoop onto a lined sheet, flatten slightly, and bake until lightly browned at the edges.

They smell like classic peanut butter cookies, just lighter.

The result is soft, nutty, and deeply satisfying with no added sugar. The banana keeps moisture in check while the baking powder gives a more cookie like bite.

One or two will absolutely hit the spot.

6. Banana Almond Butter Cookies

Banana Almond Butter Cookies
© Nutrition in the Kitch

Combine mashed ripe bananas with creamy almond butter and cinnamon. Scoop spoonfuls onto a baking sheet and bake until set but still soft in the center.

The texture lands between cookie and blondie, with a fragrant cinnamon finish.

These feel indulgent even though they are minimalist and naturally sweet. Almond butter adds richness and a gentle roasted note.

Keep them in the fridge for a firmer bite, or enjoy warm for a gooey treat.

7. Greek Yogurt Oat Vanilla Cookies

Greek Yogurt Oat Vanilla Cookies
© Sweet As Honey

Stir plain nonfat Greek yogurt with rolled oats and vanilla extract. Let the batter rest five minutes so the oats hydrate, then scoop and bake until set with lightly golden bottoms.

Cool before biting for the best texture.

The flavor is mild and lightly tangy, with vanilla bringing dessert vibes. These pair beautifully with coffee or tea and feel breakfast friendly.

You get protein from yogurt, fiber from oats, and just enough sweetness from toasty edges.

8. Pumpkin Oat Cinnamon Cookies

Pumpkin Oat Cinnamon Cookies
© Kirbie’s Cravings

Mix canned pumpkin with rolled oats and cinnamon until thick and uniform. Scoop onto a sheet and bake until they look matte with slightly dry edges.

Expect a soft, cake cookie texture that is perfect for pumpkin lovers.

The pumpkin keeps everything extra moist and naturally sweet. Cinnamon rounds out the flavor without needing sugar.

Store them chilled for a denser bite, or warm briefly for comforting softness.

9. Sweet Potato Oat Cinnamon Cookies

Sweet Potato Oat Cinnamon Cookies
© Busy Little Kiddies

Mash cooked sweet potato until smooth, then fold in rolled oats and cinnamon. Scoop onto a lined sheet and bake until the edges feel firm and the bottoms are lightly browned.

Let them rest to finish setting.

These are naturally sweet, cozy, and surprisingly filling. The sweet potato gives body and vibrant color while oats add chew.

Perfect for a pre workout snack or a calm evening bite when cravings hit.

10. Banana Coconut Cookies

Banana Coconut Cookies
© 12 Tomatoes

Stir mashed ripe bananas with unsweetened shredded coconut and a splash of vanilla extract. Scoop and gently flatten to help them bake evenly, then bake until edges turn toasty and centers are set.

Cool completely for the best chew.

The coconut brings texture and a subtle tropical note that plays perfectly with banana. These are simple, fragrant, and delightfully chewy.

Keep a few in the freezer for a quick treat whenever you want one.

11. PB2 Peanut Butter Oat Cookies

PB2 Peanut Butter Oat Cookies
© Kirbie’s Cravings

Whisk PB2 powder with unsweetened applesauce until smooth and creamy, then fold in rolled oats. Scoop onto a lined sheet and bake until set with lightly browned bottoms.

The texture is light but chewy, with big peanut flavor.

These feel like a smarter peanut butter cookie when you want something lighter. Applesauce keeps moisture in balance without added sugar.

They are great for lunchboxes or post workout snacks that will not weigh you down.

12. Oatmeal Raisin Energy Cookies (No Added Sugar)

Oatmeal Raisin Energy Cookies (No Added Sugar)
© Hummusapien

Mash ripe bananas, add rolled oats, and fold in plump raisins. Scoop and bake until edges are set and the tops look dry.

Cool completely for a cohesive, handheld cookie that travels well.

The raisins bring classic oatmeal cookie vibes and concentrated sweetness. Keep portions modest because dried fruit is calorie dense.

These make a great afternoon pick me up that still feels wholesome, especially with tea.

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