Banana chocolate chip cookies are a yummy healthier cookie treat packed with ripe banana flavors and studded with chocolate chips.
The other day I was craving a soft pumpkin chocolate chip cookie. I decided to whip up a batch, but when I walked in my kitchen, I saw a few very ripe bananas on the countertop. The gears began turning in my head, and I opted to modify my pumpkin cookie recipe and instead make Banana Chocolate Chip cookies.
Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
Taking my favorite recipe, I omitted the oil and sugar and replaced them with applesauce and honey. I even used whole wheat flour! The result was a soft, moist cookie that the kids devoured as an after-school snack.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- They’re just as great for breakfast as they are for a snack. These banana bread chocolate chip cookies aren’t overly sweet, so I didn’t feel bad about eating a couple for breakfast too!
- They taste like banana bread. These cookies are soft and fluffy like your favorite banana bread recipes but in a more convenient portable portion size.
- They’re versatile. You can replace the sugars with honey, the flour with whole wheat, omit chocolate chips, or switch up the recipe as needed based on what you want or have on hand. The results are always fabulous.
Banana Choc Chip Cookies Ingredients
Banana– You will need 1 cup of mashed ripe banana for this recipe. This will be about 2-3 large bananas.
Sugar– To get these cookies well sweetened you will need 3/4 cups of granulated white sugar, but you can replace this with 1/2 cup of honey instead.
Oil– Add 1/2 cup of vegetable oil to moisten the cookies, or use 1/2 cup of applesauce instead.
Egg– You will need to use 1 egg to bind the dough together well.
Flour– The base of this cookie dough recipe is 2 cups of all-purpose flour.
Leavening agents- Use 2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1 teaspoon of baking soda to get the cookies to puff up nicely as they bake.
Salt– Adding 3/4 teaspoons of salt will help naturally enhance the flavors in these cookies to taste even better.
Vanilla– Add in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to help make these cookies taste even better.
Chocolate chips- You will need 3/4 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips so that there’s plenty in every cookie.
Walnuts– If desired, add 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts. This is an optional ingredient and can be omitted if you don’t wish to have nuts in your cookies.
How to Make Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
Mix all ingredients until well blended. If you opt to use raw honey, you can microwave it for about 30 seconds to make it easier to mix in. It’s not necessary, but it does make it easier.
Drop by spoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet.
Bake at 365 degrees for 11-13 minutes, depending on the size of your cookies. Cool & enjoy!
Friendly Tip For Using Honey as a Sweetener
Just a note about using honey instead of sugar- it makes the dough much thinner. It resembles a thick muffin batter. It was still manageable, though, so don’t add any additional flour, or you’ll dry the cookies out. Instead, place the bowl in the freezer for 10-20 minutes to help set the dough more. Even without the freezing, I didn’t have a hard time, but I wanted to give you all a head’s up!
Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup ripe banana smashed
- 3/4 cup white sugar {or use 1/2 cup honey instead}
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil {or use 1/2 cup applesauce instead}
- 1 egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour {can replace with whole wheat}
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts optional
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients until well blended. If you opt to use raw honey, you can microwave it for about 30 seconds to make it easier to mix in. It’s not necessary but does make it easier.
- Drop by spoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet.
- Bake at 365 degrees for 11-13 minutes, depending on the size of your cookies. Cool & enjoy! These are wonderful warm, right out of the oven.
Nutrition
Are banana cookies cakey or chewy?
These cookies will have a nice chewy edge but, for the most part, will be a more cake-like texture. Think of them as the outer edges and insides of a slice of banana bread.
How long are banana chocolate chip cookies good for?
These cookies can last up to 1 week if kept stored in an air-tight container at room temperature. If desired, you can freeze them for up to 3 months. I recommend using a piece of parchment paper between the layers to prevent the cookies from sticking to one another.
How do I know if my bananas are ripe enough?
You will know that your bananas are ripe enough to use if they are no longer showing any signs of green on the peel and are getting brown spots. The more brown your banana is, the riper it is, and this means that it will naturally have a lot more flavor and sweetness to add to your recipes.
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For a delicious treat made with ripe bananas and chocolate, look no further. This recipe for banana chocolate chip cookies is one you’re going to adore.
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