Description
Soft, chewy, and warmly spiced, these Banana Bread Cookies are a portable, mess-free twist on classic banana bread—perfect as a wholesome snack, breakfast bite, or healthy treat.
Ingredients
1 ripe banana, mashed
1/2 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
1/4 cup melted coconut oil or butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup rolled oats
3/4 cup spelt flour or all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed banana, coconut sugar, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until combined.
- If using, fold in the chocolate chips or chopped walnuts.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Gently flatten each cookie with the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for best flavor and sweetness.
Cookies can be made vegan by using plant-based butter or coconut oil and dairy-free chocolate chips.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Warm leftovers in the microwave or oven to restore texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg