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Vegan Banana Bread Cookies

Crunchy toasted walnuts on the outside, and so soft in the middle, these vegan banana bread cookies are a must-try! This recipe is quick, easy, and a great way to use up your overripe bananas. Enjoy this tasty treat for breakfast, dessert, or even as a healthy snack!
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Bonnie - Serene Trail

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 146kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup unsalted vegan butter, (58g)
  • 1/2 cup cane sugar, (110g)
  • 1 cup mashed bananas (about 2 small bananas or 225g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, (180g)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (omit if butter is salted)
  • 2/3 cups chopped walnuts + more for toppings divided, (70g)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a large baking sheet and chop the walnuts.
  • Cream the vegan butter and sugar together with a fork or mixer until it's crumbly. Mash the bananas into this mixture until smooth. Stir in the vanilla and applesauce.
  • Add the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gently stir the dough together until it's combined. Fold in the nuts.
  • Scoop dollops of dough (2 tablespoon-sized) onto the baking sheet about 1 inch apart. Press the walnuts onto the top of each cookie.
  • Bake them for 14-16 minutes. The tops and edges will start to turn a light golden color when they are done.

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Notes

  • There’s no need to chill the dough.
  • Use a scoop for the dough because it will be sticky.
  • Don’t bake them for too long because the bottoms brown a lot faster than the tops.

Make-Ahead and Leftovers

These cookies are good in a sealed container on the counter for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Freeze them by placing them in an air-tight container for up to 3 months. Enjoy the cookies later on by letting them come to room temperature or after being heated for about 15 seconds in the microwave.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 18.1g | Protein: 2.7g | Fat: 5.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.7g | Sodium: 469mg | Potassium: 428mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg

The nutritional information provided is an estimate from third-party calculations.

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