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A top-down view of a stack of healthy banana bread chocolate chip cookies on a light wooden board.

Healthy Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies - Hannah Magee RD

Enjoy these wholesome banana bread-inspired cookies packed with chocolate chips, perfect for a healthy treat.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 pieces ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet.
  2. Mix mashed bananas, applesauce, honey, and vanilla until combined.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. Combine dry and wet ingredients, then fold in chocolate chips.
  5. Drop spoonfuls onto baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  6. Cool cookies on wire rack before serving.

Notes

For softer cookies, slightly underbake and let cool.