Banana Bread Cookies (gluten free, vegan)
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking with these Banana Bread Cookies (gluten free, vegan). Perfectly moist and chewy, these cookies are bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and rich chocolate. Wholesome yet indulgent, they evoke cherished memories while offering a nutritious treat for snacking or dessert. With just six core ingredients and endless customization options, you can easily adapt this recipe to suit your taste. Whether you enjoy them fresh from the oven or saved for later, these cookies promise to become a staple in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Total Time: 38 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 1/4 cups overly ripe mashed bananas (about 4 medium bananas)
- 1 egg (or flax egg)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons nut butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, baking soda, sea salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Mix in maple syrup and the egg (or flax egg).
- Fold the banana mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each cookie about two inches apart.
- Gently flatten each cookie with a fork or spoon.
- Bake for 26-30 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
- Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg