These Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies are nutty, chocolatey, soft, easy to make, and unbelievably delicious! They are the perfect grab-and-go cookie, perfect for snacks, adding to lunch boxes, or having on hand throughout the week for a healthier treat. They are gluten-free as we used almond flour in place of regular flour, and they can easily be made vegan by substituting the egg for a flax egg! Y’all are going to love these cookies!

What we love about these cookies are the flavor and texture. They are made with cocoa powder and have chocolate chips for a nice chocolate flavor! Plus, they have a nice banana bread flavor! So, so good.

What’s in Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies?

• Almond Flour – Gives these cookies a nice nutty flavor!
• A Moderately Ripe Banana – Aka, bananas that have those little freckles and brown spots on it. That’s the type of banana you are looking for for this recipe!
• Cocoa Powder – Is full of antioxidants and has a nice chocolatey flavor!
• Baking Soda
• Salt
• Coconut Oil – This ingredient makes a huge difference in the texture and flavor. It doesn’t add any “coconut flavor”; rather, it enhances the chocolate flavor!
• Egg – Or substitute a flax egg for vegan.
• Brown Sugar or Cane Sugar both work well in this recipe.
• Vanilla Extract
• Chocolate Chips or Gems
• Optional – Chopped Walnuts – for extra yumminess!
• Optional – Cinnamon for extra flavor!

These cookies are really made with a few base ingredients and are absolutely delicious!

How to make Banana Cookies:

Step 1: To a medium bowl, add the banana and mash it up with a fork.

Step 2: Add in the sugar, vanilla extract, melted coconut oil, and whisk until smooth. Add in egg and whisk until combined.

Step 3: To the same bowl, add the almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, cinnamon (optional), and salt on top. Use a spatula and fold it in the batter.

Step 4: Add in the chocolate and chopped walnuts (optional), and fold it in the batter again. Chill the dough for about 30 minutes to 1 hour. This will help the cookies firm up before they bake.

Step 5: Preheat the oven to 350° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a cookie scoop, scoop out about 2 tbsp of the batter and place it on the baking sheet.

Step 6: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until they start to darken/brown on the edges. Remove from the oven to rest on the baking sheet for an extra 5 minutes before enjoying!

Frequently Asked Questions:

These Banana Chocolate Chip cookies are easy to make, gluten-free, soft, chocolatey, nutty, and unbelievably delicious and wholesome! They are the perfect cookie to have throughout the week when your craving a healthier treat!

We hope you all love these cookies!  ♡ 

Try one of these healthy baked goods next:

• Coconut Cashew Chocolate Chip Cookies
• 5 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
• No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Chocolate Dipped Lemon Madeleines
• Vegan Thin Mints

If you make this recipe, please share feedback and leave a rating (below). This helps our readers and us. – Thanks! xx Jake & Tracey 

Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies

5 from 4 votes

These Banana Chocolate Chip cookies are easy to make, gluten-free, soft, chocolatey, nutty, and unbelievably delicious and wholesome! 

Review Recipe Print Recipe

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Chill Time 30 mins

Total Time 55 mins

Yields 15 cookies

Ingredients

• 1, ¼ cup almond flour
• 1 moderately ripe banana
• ¼ cup cocoa powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
• 1 egg or substitute a flax egg
• ¼ cup packed brown sugar or substitute 1/4 cup cane sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup chocolate chips – We used Hu Kitchen chocolate gems
• Optional – 1/4 coarsely chopped walnuts
• Optional – 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

• To a medium bowl, add the banana and mash it up with a fork.
• Add in the sugar, vanilla extract, melted coconut oil, and whisk until smooth. Add in egg and whisk until combined.
• To the same bowl, add the almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, cinnamon (optional), and salt on top. Use a spatula and fold it in the batter.
• Add in the chocolate and chopped walnuts (optional), and fold it in the batter again. Chill the dough for about 30 minutes to 1 hour. This will help the cookies firm up before they bake.
• Preheat the oven to 350° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a cookie scoop, scoop out about 2 tbsp of the batter and place it on the baking sheet.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until they start to darken/brown on the edges. Remove from the oven to rest on the baking sheet for an extra 5 minutes before enjoying!

Notes

Substitute the egg for 1 flax egg, which is 1 tbsp flaxseed and 2 tbsp water.

After the cookies are completely cooled, store in an airtight container at room temperature (or in the refrigerator) for up to 3-4 days. We prefer to store the cookies in the refrigerator as they have a nicer texture the next day.

Course: Sweets

Keyword: Banana Cookies, Chocolate, Chocolate Cookies, Dessert

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