Better Than Banana Bread Cookies

These cookies are as tasty as banana bread and very versatile! They are super moist, yet light and fluffy, and can be made with or without gluten free and dairy free chocolate chips. This is a simple recipe that your whole family will love!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:37:27 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

High

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories120.2 kcal (6%)

Total Fat5.1 g (7%)

Carbs20.7 g (8%)

Sugars10.4 g (12%)

Protein0.9 g (2%)

Sodium49.2 mg (2%)

Fiber1 g (4%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

24 servings

3bananas

large, ripe, peeled and mashed

1 teaspoonbaking soda

½ cupbutter

1 cupsugar

1egg

large

1 teaspoonpure vanilla extract

2 cupsgluten-free all-purpose flour

with xanthan gum

⅛ teaspoonsalt

½ teaspoonground cinnamon

¼ teaspoonground nutmeg

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mix together the bananas, and baking soda and let sit for 2 minutes.

Step 3

In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar together on medium speed until smooth. Add egg and vanilla extract and mix until the mixture is light and fluffy.

Step 4

Add the banana mixture to the butter mixture

Step 5

In a medium bowl, stir together flour, salt, and spices

Step 6

Pour the flour mixture into the banana mixture and mix until fully combined

Step 7

Scoop batter with a greased 1 1/2 tablespoon cookie scoop and place cookies 2" apart on prepared cookie sheet

Step 8

Bake for 11-13 minutes or until golden brown. Allow cookies to cool for 2-3 minutes before moving to cooling rack. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.