Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies

These Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with rich dairy-free chocolate chips. Perfectly soft and chewy, they make for a satisfying snack or dessert.

Ingredients

• ripe bananas - 2 medium
• natural peanut butter - 60 ml
• maple syrup - 30 ml
• vanilla extract - 5 ml
• oats - 100 grams
• all-purpose flour - 30 grams
• baking soda - 1/2 teaspoon
• salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• dairy-free chocolate chips - 50 grams

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
3. Add the peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and mix well until combined.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt, then mix to combine.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
6. Fold in the dairy-free chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
7. Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 5 cm apart.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

• Calories: 210
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 180 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 9 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in potassium from bananas, which supports heart health.
• Contains fiber from oats, promoting digestive health.

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