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Banana Bread Cookies

Soft and Chewy Banana Bread Cookies You’ll Love to Munch on

These Banana Bread Cookies are soft, chewy, gluten-free, vegan, and perfect for a quick snack!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Snacks
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups Almond Flour Substitute with sunflower seed flour for nut-free option.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Don't substitute for best results.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt Can be omitted if watching sodium intake.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Increase for a stronger spice vibe.
  • 1/4 cup Pure Maple Syrup Honey is a great substitute if needed.
  • 4 medium Overly Ripe Mashed Bananas Use four medium bananas for best flavor.
Optional Binder
  • 1 unit Egg (or Flax Egg) For a vegan version, swap for a flax egg.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, baking soda, sea salt, and cinnamon until well incorporated.
  3. Peel and mash the bananas until you have about 1 1/4 cups of mashed bananas.
  4. Add the mashed bananas to the dry ingredients along with the maple syrup and an egg (or flax egg). Mix until combined.
  5. Portion out about 1.5 tablespoons of dough on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each scoop.
  6. Bake for 26-30 minutes until the centers are set and golden around the edges.
  7. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gSodium: 90mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For maximum sweetness and moisture, ensure your bananas are extremely ripe and avoid underripe bananas. Checking early at the 26-minute mark helps prevent overbaking. Parchment paper helps with easy removal from baking sheets.

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