Soft & chewy Dark Chocolate Banana Bread Cookies filled with fresh and dried banana and rich chocolate chunks.
These Chewy Dark Chocolate Banana Bread Cookies are the perfect blend of banana bread and a gooey chocolate chunk cookie with pools of dark chocolate and flavors of sweet banana.
Mouthwatering and irresistible Chewy Banana Bread Cookies…sign me up.
These vegan Chewy Banana Bread Cookies are perfectly sweet with pools of rich dark chocolate, mashed banana, and dried banana chips. They have a crunch and chewy with every bite – tooo good!
If you’re a fan of banana bread and chocolate chip cookies, then I can assure you you will love these!
How to Make Chewy Dark Chocolate Banana Bread Cookies:
- In a large mixing bowl, use a handheld mixer to combine mashed banana, melted butter, sugars, vanilla extract, and baking soda until creamy. Add flour, corn starch, salt, and spices. Combine on low speed until a soft dough forms. Fold in chopped chocolate and banana chips. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Use a large cookie scoop (~5 tbsp) to distribute dough onto baking sheet (about 4 cookies for a large baking sheet). Top dough with a couple pieces of dark chocolate and chunks of banana chips.
- Bake for 12 minutes until edges are crisp, and middle is still a bit soft. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack. Finish with flaky sea salt and enjoy!
Why You’ll Love These Chewy Dark Chocolate Banana Bread Cookies:
- Soft, chewy, & crisp
- Perfectly sweetened by mashed banana, dark chocolate, brown sugar, and granulated sugar
- Easy & simple to make
- The perfect blend of banana bread and a chocolate chip cookie!
Frequently Asked Questions:
Do I have to add banana chips?
It is not necessary, but it is highly recommended! It adds another layer of banana flavor and an extra crunch!
What vegan butter do you recommend?
I always use Country Crock Plant Butter! Earth Balance is also a favorite of mine.
Do I need to refrigerate the dough?
Yes! For at least 1 hour. This will ensure the cookies expand more slowly in the oven and hold their texture. If you bake them right away they will become too thin and not chewy. Refrigerating the cookie dough also allows the flavors to mend more.
If you’re looking for more delicious cookie recipes, you’ll also love these Samoa-Inspired Cookies, these Coconut Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies, and these Thin Mint-Inspired Cookies.
Also, if you make this recipe and decide to share it on Facebook or Instagram don’t forget to tag me @healthienut + #healthienut! I love seeing your mouthwatering recreations!
Soft & chewy Dark Chocolate Banana Bread Cookies filled with fresh and dried banana and rich chocolate chunks.
- 1 medium overripe banana, mashed (approx. heaping ¼ cup or 74g)
- ½ cup vegan butter, melted
- ½ cup (102g) packed dark brown sugar
- ¼ cup (52g) granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 ¼ cup (173g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 4.5 oz bittersweet chocolate (~70%), roughly chopped + ½ oz. more topping
- ⅓ cup roughly chopped dried banana chips + ~ ¼ cup more for topping
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In a large mixing bowl, use a handheld mixer to combine mashed banana, melted butter, sugars, vanilla extract, and baking soda until creamy. Add flour, corn starch, salt, and spices. Combine on low speed until a soft dough forms. Fold in chopped chocolate and banana chips. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Use a large cookie scoop (~5 tbsp) to distribute dough onto baking sheet (about 4 cookies for a large baking sheet). Top dough with a couple pieces of dark chocolate and chunks of banana chips.
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Bake for 12 minutes until edges are crisp, and middle is still a bit soft. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack. Finish with flaky sea salt and enjoy!
