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Best Banana Bread Cookies Recipe: Healthy Twists on Classic Banana Bread

Transform your overripe bananas into soft, chewy banana bread cookies bursting with warm cinnamon and natural sweetness. Perfect for a quick bake that reduces food waste and satisfies every sweet craving.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
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
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips optional
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In another bowl, mash the bananas until smooth, then add melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Add optional chocolate chips or nuts and fold gently.
  6. Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden around the edges.
  8. Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or freeze for up to 2 months. Use overripe bananas for the best flavor and natural sweetness.