Gluten free valentines cookies: easy keto, dairy-free sesame-banana cookies-simple, heart-ready treats.
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These gluten free valentines cookies are a delightfully simple, naturally sweet treat that's dairy-free and easy to make. They're ideal for a valentine's day party or a quiet evening at home and use just two main ingredients for a fuss-free bake.
Ingredients
Bananas and white sesame seeds are widely available in supermarkets and health-food shops. For gluten-free shoppers, sesame seeds are naturally gluten free; no gluten-free flour blend, almond flour, or tapioca flour is needed here. If you want a crispier cookies edge, try spreading on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat and bake toward the upper rack. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container on a wire rack to keep texture.
You will need:
- ripe bananas
- white sesame seeds
For exact quantities see the recipe card below...
Instructions
Mash the bananas
Peel the bananas and place them in a medium bowl. Use a fork to mash them until smooth. The riper the bananas, the better - they should be naturally sweet and soft.
Add sesame seeds
Pour in 1 cup of white sesame seeds. Mix well until the seeds are fully coated with banana and the mixture becomes thick and sticky.
Shape the cookies
Use silicone molds or cookie cutters placed on a parchment-lined tray. Fill each mold with a spoonful of the mixture and press it down evenly. If you don't have molds, shape the dough into small rounds by hand and flatten them slightly.
Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F). Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, or until they look set and lightly golden.
Cool and serve.
📖 Recipe
Gluten Free Valentines Cookies Recipe (Keto & Dairy Free)
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8-12 cookies 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Gluten free valentines cookies: easy keto, dairy-free sesame-banana cookies-simple, heart-ready treats.
Ingredients
2 ripe bananas
1 cup white sesame seeds
Instructions
Mash the bananas
Peel the bananas and place them in a medium bowl. Use a fork to mash them until smooth. The riper the bananas, the better - they should be naturally sweet and soft.
Add sesame seeds
Pour in 1 cup of white sesame seeds. Mix well until the seeds are fully coated with banana and the mixture becomes thick and sticky.
Shape the cookies
Use silicone molds or cookie cutters placed on a parchment-lined tray. Fill each mold with a spoonful of the mixture and press it down evenly.
If you don't have molds, shape the dough into small rounds by hand and flatten them slightly.
Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F). Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, or until they look set and lightly golden.
Cool and serve
Notes
If you don't have molds, shape the dough into small rounds by hand and flatten them slightly.
Variations and substitutions
- Nutty boost: fold in white chocolate chips (dairy-free) or chopped nuts.
- Flour-based cut-outs: to make cut-out cookies or heart-shaped cookie versions, use a gluten-free flour blend (Bob's Red Mill recommended) with xanthan gum, almond flour, or coconut flour-this is a different recipe style but useful for linzer cookies or decorated gluten-free sugar cookies.
- Jam-filled: pair with raspberry jam for thumbprint or Linzer-style sandwiches.
Serving suggestions
Serve warm on a cookie sheet or platter with cute hearts decorations, drizzle dairy-free white chocolate, or sandwich with jam for a perfect treat at a valentine's day party. Use cookie cutters or silicone molds for themed shapes.
This simple two-ingredient recipe keeps the recipe and method exactly as you provided while adding practical tips-parchment paper, baking sheet, storage, decorating and cut-out ideas-to fill content gaps found in top posts and make your gluten free valentines cookies shine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these truly gluten free?
Yes-ingredients listed contain no gluten. For cross-contamination, use dedicated utensils and check labels.
Can I make them crispier?
Bake slightly longer or press thinner; use a baking sheet and silicone mats.
How to store?
Keep in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer.
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