Living with diabetes doesn’t mean giving up the simple pleasure of homemade cookies. Let me share a heartwarming story and recipe that proves just that – a tale of love, creativity, and delicious classic sugar cookie that bring families together.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Imagine biting into a cloud-soft cookie with a perfectly chewy texture, with the tropical whisper of coconut and the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. These diabetic-friendly cookies aren’t just a compromise – they’re a revelation in healthy baking. The magical combination of mashed bananas and unsweetened applesauce creates a wonderfully moist texture while using less sugar. Whether you’re managing diabetes or simply looking for a healthier treat, these healthy sugar cookies deliver satisfaction without the sugar spike. Plus, they’re incredibly forgiving to make, perfect for both novice bakers and kitchen veterans alike.

Understanding Sugar Substitutes

Navigating the world of sugar alternatives can be transformative for diabetic baking. Here are the most effective options for this recipe:

Stevia stands out as a natural zero-calorie sweetener that’s particularly suitable for baking. It comes from the stevia plant and provides sweetness without affecting blood sugar levels. When baking with stevia, remember that a little goes a long way – it’s much sweeter than regular sugar.

Other sugar substitutes include Natural sweeteners and monk fruit sweetener. The next time you make these chewy sugar cookies give these a try in your recipe.

Chewy and Soft Diabetic Cookie Recipe

Since our father was diagnosed with diabetes later in his life, our mom challenged herself to make sugar-free desserts that he as well as the rest of the family would still enjoy. So these easy sugar-free cookies made with stevia sugar, bananas, unsweetened apple sauce and shreddded coconuts is a really nice option.

Not only are these sugar-free sugar cookies tasty without being overly sweet, they are soft and chewy with a cake-like texture.

Overhead view of diabetic banana cookies in a plate.

More Homestyle Recipes using Stevia Sugar

Stevia’s sweetness is very concentrated, so a little goes a long way! We’ve also used Stevia to make this orange pomegranate jam, this large batch strawberry jam and these canned pears.

A bite taken out of a diabetic banana cookie.

A Sweet Conclusion

These diabetic-friendly cookies represent more than just a recipe – they’re a testament to how love and creativity can transform dietary restrictions into delicious opportunities. They prove that managing diabetes doesn’t mean missing out on life’s sweet moments. Whether you’re baking these for someone special with diabetes or simply seeking a healthier cookie option, these soft, chewy treats offer the perfect balance of indulgence and mindful eating.

Diabetic Banana Cookie Recipe using Stevia Sugar

Jane and Sonja

A soft and chewy dessert recipe using stevia sugar to make tasty banana diabetic cookies.

5 from 4 votes

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 16

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings cookies

Ingredients

1/2 cup soft butter, unsalted room temperature
½ cup stevia
1 tbsp vanilla sugar
pinch of salt
1 egg
½ cup unsweetened apple sauce
2 ripe bananas
2 cups whole wheat flour
3 tbsp all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
pinch baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon
3 tbsp coconut shredded

Instructions

Mix softened butter, stevia, vanilla sugar and a pinch of salt all together in a large bowl.
When well combined, add one egg and unsweetened apple sauce and mashed bananas.
In a separate bowl, mix dry ingredients.
Slowly mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture and continue mixing with hook attachment.
Lastly add coconut flakes and mix just until combined with a wooden spoon.
Using a cookie scoop, scoop a ½ tbsp of dough onto a sheet of parchment paper on a cookie sheet.
Bake cookies in an oven for 370F for 16 minutes until golden brown.
Cool on a wire rack and store in an airtight container or cookie jar.