Description
These Healthy Banana Bread Cookies are soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas. Made with wholesome ingredients, they’re gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free, making them a perfect guilt-free snack or breakfast treat. Ready in just 25 minutes, they are easy to make and customizable with nuts, chocolate chips, or spices.
Ingredients
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2 ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup oat flour (or almond flour for a gluten-free option)
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (optional)
¼ cup nut butter (almond, peanut, or cashew)
¼ cup dark chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Prep Your Ingredients
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
Step 2: Mix the Dough
- Add nut butter, vanilla extract, and maple syrup (if using) to the mashed bananas. Stir well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together oat flour, cinnamon, and baking soda.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully combined.
- If using, mix in chocolate chips or nuts.
Step 3: Shape & Bake
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough per cookie onto the baking sheet, flattening slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra chewiness, chill the dough for 10 minutes before baking.
- For a crunchier texture, bake an additional 2 minutes.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days, in the fridge for 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American