3 Ingredient Chocolate Banana Cookies (Vegan)
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
My 3 Ingredient Chocolate Banana Cookies are ready to bake in minutes and these fudgy chocolate cookies are gluten-free, vegan, wholesome and delicious!
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Servings: 12
Calories: 93 kcal
Ingredients
- 3 large bananas (12 oz/360 g)
- ½ cup (4 oz/115 g) creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup (2 oz/58 g) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350℉ (180℃) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
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In a large mixing bowl using a fork mash your bananas well.
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Add in the peanut butter and mix with the banana until evenly combined. Lastly, stir in the cocoa and mix until the cookies come together into a thick batter.
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Scoop a heaping tablespoons of dough onto the baking tray about 1 inch apart.
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Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the cookies lose their sheen.
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Allow to cool and set on the cookie sheet for 3-5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Recipe Notes
- Make sure to use ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness. Overripe bananas will mash more easily and provide a sweeter taste to the cookies.
- If your peanut butter is very thick or dry, you can microwave it for a few seconds to soften it slightly. This will make it easier to mix with the bananas and cocoa powder.
- To prevent lumps in your cookie batter, sift the cocoa powder before adding it to the mixture. This will ensure a smooth and consistent texture.
- Be careful not to overmix the cookie batter, as this can result in dense or tough cookies. Mix just until the ingredients are combined and no streaks of flour or cocoa powder remain.
- For evenly sized cookies, use a cookie scoop or spoon to portion out the dough onto the baking sheet. This will help ensure that all the cookies bake evenly and are the same size.
- While the basic recipe calls for just three ingredients, feel free to customize your cookies by adding mix-ins like chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried fruit for added flavor and texture.
- Keep an eye on the cookies while they're baking, as oven temperatures can vary. Bake them just until they lose their sheen and are set, being careful not to overbake them, as they can become dry.
Nutrition Facts
3 Ingredient Chocolate Banana Cookies (Vegan)
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 93
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Sodium 48mg2%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 3g6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.