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Healthy Banana Bread Cookies Recipe - Naturally Sweet

Learn how to make irresistibly soft, moist banana bread cookies that blend the cozy flavor of banana bread with the convenience of cookies. Perfectly sweet, tender, and bakery-quality every time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 -16 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate chunks optional
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In another bowl, mash bananas, then add melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
  6. Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain slightly soft.
  8. Cool on baking sheet for 3–5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best flavor, use overripe bananas with brown spots. Avoid overmixing for a soft, tender cookie texture. Optional: chill dough for 15 minutes before baking for thicker cookies.