“A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand.” -Anonymous
Nothing gets me motivated quite like DESSERT. Just knowing that I can guiltlessly treat myself to a ‘yummy little something’ in the evening is all I need to get through a day of healthy eating. I’ve always strived for balance when it comes to my diet, but let’s be real, who doesn’t love cookies? Well, my friends, here is the recipe for cookies that will love ya right back! They’re a super simple, fun little recipe I came up with using just a few ingredients that I had in my kitchen.
I was craving something sweet, but I knew that it had to be gluten, dairy and soy free. I wanted it to be low in sugar, but still super tasty, so I came up with this easy recipe for ‘just a few’ chocolate chip cookies. I added ripe banana for sweetness, and coconut flour and powdered peanut butter for the flour. I threw in some salted dark chocolate chunks (yum). I paired these with a scoop of coconut milk ice cream for a delicious and nutritious little treat. Tastes just like cookie dough ice cream. YUM!
- 1/3 ripe banana
- 1 tablespoon powdered peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour
- 1 egg white (* sub 1/2 flax egg for vegan option)
- 1 tablespoon chocolate chunks (I used Theo Salted dark chocolate)
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
- In a small bowl, mash banana with fork
- Add powdered peanut butter, coconut flour and egg white
- Mix well and sprinkle with chocolate chunks
- Spoon batter into teaspoon sized cookies onto lightly sprayed cookie sheet
- Bake for 3-4 minutes or until golden
- Let cool and enjoy!
26 Comments
This is similar to how we make our cookies too, but we use at flour instead. It really helps when the cookie cravings hit.
December 7, 2015 at 9:53 amYES! I love it! I just love healthy sweets… they’re such a double win to me!
December 8, 2015 at 10:29 pmYou are SO like me. Healthy eating is all well and done, but its no good without treats! And there are no better treats than COOKIES! I love how these are bite-sized too!
December 7, 2015 at 3:01 pmThanks Lucie! …and I agree! No deprivation here!!
December 8, 2015 at 10:28 pmThey are just so little and cute! I love easy recipes with minimal ingredients.
December 7, 2015 at 5:38 pmThanks girl! And I agree… I love superrrrr simple recipes! ๐
December 8, 2015 at 10:28 pmThese look delicious and perfect to satisfy a sweet craving!
December 7, 2015 at 6:56 pmThanks Jen! I love them!! <3 Simple, healthy and sweet... my faves <3
December 8, 2015 at 10:27 pmThe big chunks of melted chocolate look like the best part! Salted dark chocolate is my FAVORITE ๐
December 7, 2015 at 9:08 pmIKR?! Seriously, I’m obsessed! I just love salted dark chocolate… it’s the perfect combo <3
December 8, 2015 at 10:27 pmI’m right there with you…nothing motivates me quite like dessert, it’s just so good, and these healthy cookies sound perfect for my sweet tooth ๐
December 8, 2015 at 2:47 pmYES! I love it! It really is all about balance… no reason to deprive yourself of treats!
December 8, 2015 at 10:26 pmYesss to cookies!! I need something sweet daily, even if its just a palmful of chocolate chips. I love how adorable these cookies are – though Id probably eat them as one serving!! ๐
December 8, 2015 at 3:10 pmThat is one serving! Sorry that was kind of unclear… the recipe makes two servings, but what I have pictured on the plate (8 cookies) is one serving!! ๐
December 8, 2015 at 10:26 pmWow this looks so simple and yummy which are always two good words to go together for a recipe!
December 9, 2015 at 3:24 amThanks! And agreed… I like easy, basic recipes! <3
December 11, 2015 at 4:46 pmI love how simple and quick these are! Perfect for my raging sweet tooth. ๐
December 9, 2015 at 5:34 amThanks Laura! And yes! These are perfect for those “need sweets now” kinda moments!
December 11, 2015 at 4:47 pmI’ve made cookies similar to these and they were really good! Yours look delicious! ๐
December 9, 2015 at 1:53 pmThanks Rach! …and yay! Glad you liked them! I need to try your version ๐
December 11, 2015 at 4:48 pmThese look SO yummy, Cailee!! I love that you added banana, literally one of my favorite foods to sneak into recipes! This is my first time visiting your blog and I love it! Everything is just so cute. Keep up the amazing work! ๐
December 9, 2015 at 2:29 pmAwww! Thanks Ginger Marie! So glad that you like the blog! LOVE yours as well! <3
December 11, 2015 at 4:48 pmI am a huge sucker for any healthy take on traditional full fat and sugar recipes, I LOVE SWEETS and I will never stop looking for more delicious and healthy recipes. I love that this only makes a few, perfect for those uncontrollable cravings!
December 9, 2015 at 10:42 pmYes! So portioned, but you actually get a lot for just a few calories! Definitely a win in my book ๐
December 11, 2015 at 4:49 pmFab recipe, bananas are like healthy baking magic, no? Thanks Cailee!
December 23, 2015 at 1:06 pmYes! That’s the best way to put it!! And no problem!
January 20, 2016 at 5:21 am