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Banana Bread Cookies

Delightful Banana Bread Cookies for Healthy Snacking

Try these delightful banana bread cookies for a healthy snack that blends nostalgia and nutrition with just six simple ingredients.
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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: Gluten-Free, Paleo, Vegan
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups Almond Flour Gluten-free flour with nutty flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it's fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon Sea Salt Enhances sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon For a comforting spice note
For the Sweetness
  • 0.5 cup Pure Maple Syrup Natural sweetener
  • 4 medium Overripe Mashed Bananas Key for sweetness
Binding Agents
  • 1 large Egg or Flax Egg For binding ingredients
Optional Add-ins
  • 0.5 cup Chocolate Chips Dark chocolate is healthier
  • 0.5 cup Chopped Nuts Walnuts or pecans recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Nut Butter Enhances flavor and texture
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Elevates aroma

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • Fork
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

How to Make Banana Bread Cookies
  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, baking soda, sea salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Prepare Bananas: Mash the overripe bananas thoroughly with a fork and mix into dry ingredients.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in maple syrup and add either an egg or a flax egg, mixing well.
  5. Scoop Dough: Use a cookie scoop to portion out dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Shape Cookies: Flatten each cookie portion for even baking.
  7. Bake: Allow cookies to bake for 26-30 minutes until set in the center.
  8. Cool: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before enjoying.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 75mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be customized with your favorite mix-ins and stored in an airtight container for up to five days.

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