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    Chewy Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan)

    Published: Oct 17, 2023 · Modified: Oct 24, 2024 by Jen Cardenas

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    Don't throw out those overripe bananas! These vegan banana chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy and easy to make. Packed with the delicious combination of bananas and chocolate, this vegan cookie is the best way to use up those bananas.

    Stack of vegan banana chocolate chip cookies.

    We always have a lot of bananas around. Not only are they a great snack, but I also freeze them for my breakfast smoothie. When I have a lot of ripe bananas around, I love making these cookies.

    Banana and chocolate together is such a tasty combination. These cookies have a great soft and chewy texture to go with the delicious flavors. And the chocolate chips add another layer of texture.

    If you love cookies with chocolate chips in them, try out my peanut butter chocolate chip, pumpkin chocolate chip, and oatmeal chocolate chip cookies.

    Jump to:
    • Why You'll Love These Cookies
    • Ingredient Notes
    • Variations
    • How To Make Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Expert Tips
    • How To Store Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Vegan Cookie Recipes
    • Recipe
    • Comments

    Why You'll Love These Cookies

    • Use up those bananas: If you find yourself with too many overripe bananas, this is a tasty recipe to use them up.
    • Chewy texture: These vegan cookies are soft, chewy and delicious.
    • Family-friendly: Kids love the combination of banana and chocolate flavors.

    We love using bananas in recipes. For more delicious banana flavor, try my banana chia pudding, vegan hummingbird cake, vegan peanut butter chocolate chip banana muffins and banana pear bread.

    Ingredient Notes

    These yummy cookies are made with simple ingredients.

    Banana cookie ingredients.
    • Bananas - Make sure they are very ripe.  These cookies are a great way to use up those bananas with brown spots.
    • Vegan butter - My favorite brands to cook and bake with are Earth Balance and Country Crock Plant Butter.
    • Non-dairy chocolate chips - Any brand is find.  I like using Trader Joe's semi-sweet chocolate chips which are accidentally vegan. Vegan dark chocolate chips are also great in these cookies if you can find them.
    • Flour - All purpose flour is the best kind to use.

    Please see the recipe card below for the full list of ingredients and amounts needed.

    Variations

    • Add some chopped nuts like walnuts, pecans or peanuts.
    • Add some dried fruit like raisins.
    • Leave out the chocolate chips and make tasty banana cookies.
    • Switch the white sugar to brown sugar for a mild molasses flavor.

    How To Make Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Step 1: First, preheat oven to 350°. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.

    Mashed banana with a fork in a bowl.

    Step 2: Next, mash the bananas in a small bowl and set aside.  It's ok to have tiny pieces of bananas, but you don't want any big chunks.

    Bowl with creamed vegan butter and sugar.

    Step 3: In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the softened vegan butter and sugar.

    Mashed banana mixed into creamed butter and sugar.

    Step 4: Add the mashed banana and vanilla extract and mix well.

    Cookie dough in a metal bowl without chocolate chips.

    Step 5: Slowly add the baking soda, cinnamon, salt and flour to the wet ingredients until dough is combined.  Do not overmix.

    Cookie dough with chocolate chips in a bowl with rubber scraper.

    Step 6: Using a rubber scraper or wooden spoon, scrape down the sides of the bowl. Then, fold in the vegan chocolate chips.

    Baked cookies on a parchment lines cookie sheet.

    Step 7: Spoon the cookie dough onto the prepared baking tray and shape into cookie form. Bake for about 14 minutes.  The top of the cookie will still be a pale color while the bottom will be golden brown.

    Banana cookies cooling on a wire rack.

    Step 8: Take the cookies out of the oven and let rest on the cookie sheet for about 3 minutes. Then, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.  

    A batch of cookies piled onto a plate.

    Plate and serve these delicious vegan banana chocolate chip cookies!

    Expert Tips

    • Make sure your bananas are very ripe as the texture of the cookies can be affected by how ripe your bananas are.  If they aren't very ripe, then your cookie dough will be drier.
    • Do not overmix your dough.
    • If you are looking for uniformly shaped cookies, try using a cookie scoop.

    How To Store Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Room Temperature

    Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

    Freezer

    These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months.  Once cool, place the cookies in a freezer safe bag or container.  When ready to eat, thaw them overnight in the fridge.

    Recipe FAQs

    What's the best way to soften vegan butter?

    Leave the butter out at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes to soften it.  You can also microwave it for about 15 seconds.  Any more than that and you will end up with melted butter, which you don't want.

    Can I substitute coconut sugar for white sugar?

    Yes, coconut sugar would work fine in this recipe.

    Can I substitute coconut or almond flour for the all purpose flour?

    Unfortunately, neither coconut flour or almond flour will work in this vegan banana cookies.

    Can I use vegetable oil instead of vegan butter?

    For best results, stick with the butter.  The oil will give it more of a cakey texture.

    Vegan Cookie Recipes

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      Chewy Vegan Lemon Crinkle Cookies
    • Plate of vegan cranberry cookies with almond extract.
      Vegan Cranberry Cookies With Almond Extract
    • Plate of oatmeal raisin cookies.
      Simple Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
    • Plate of chocolate peanut cookies.
      Vegan Double Chocolate Chip Cookies With Peanuts

    If you tried this Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐ star rating and let me know how it went in the comments below. Thanks for visiting!

    Recipe

    Stack of banana cookies.

    Chewy Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan)

    These chewy cookies are full of banana flavor and chocolate chips. They are perfect for an afternoon snack!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 14 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 24 minutes minutes
    Servings: 24 cookies
    Calories: 121kcal
    Author: Jen Cardenas

    Equipment

    • Cookie sheet
    • cooling rack

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup vegan butter, softened
    • ¾ cup sugar
    • 2 ripe bananas
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 ¾ cups all purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup non-dairy chocolate chips
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°.
    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Mash the bananas in a small bowl and set aside.
    • In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the softened vegan butter and sugar.
    • Add the mashed bananas and vanilla extract and mix.
    • Slowly add the baking soda, cinnamon, salt and flour to the mixing bowl until dough is combined.
    • Using a rubber scraper, fold in the non-dairy chocolate chips.
    • Spoon the cookie dough onto the prepared baking pan.
    • Bake for 14 minutes.
    • Take the cookies out of the oven and let rest on the cookie sheet for about 3 minutes.
    • Transfer to the cooling rack to cool completely.

    Notes

     
      • Make sure your bananas are very ripe as the texture of the cookies can be affected by how ripe your bananas are.  If they aren't very ripe, then your cookie dough will be drier.
      • Do not overmix your dough.
      • My favorite brands of vegan butter to use are Earth Balance and Country Crock Plant Butter.
      • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 186IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
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