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Best Banana Bread Cookies

Best Banana Bread Cookies You'll Secretly Love to Bake

These Best Banana Bread Cookies are light, healthy, and incredibly easy to make, perfect for a delicious treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 2 cups Almond Flour Substitute with gluten-free blends for a nut-free option.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt Enhances flavors.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Adjust to your taste.
  • 1/2 cup Pure Maple Syrup Can be replaced with honey or agave syrup.
  • 4 medium Overly Ripe Mashed Bananas Provides sweetness and moisture.
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 large Egg or Flax Egg Acts as a binder.
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Use dark or dairy-free for healthier option.
  • 1/2 cup Nut Butter Enhances creaminess.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional for flavor.
  • Chopped Nuts, Extra Cinnamon, or Ground Cloves Optional for texture and flavor.

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Cookie Scoop
  • wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine the dry ingredients: almond flour, baking soda, sea salt, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl and whisk together.
  3. Mash the bananas in a separate bowl and add to the dry mixture, stirring well.
  4. Stir in pure maple syrup and your choice of egg or flax egg.
  5. Scoop cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet and gently flatten each cookie.
  6. Bake for 26-30 minutes or until centers are set and tops are lightly golden.
  7. Cool cookies on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before storing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Optional: Sprinkle with a dusting of cinnamon before serving for extra warmth.

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