If there’s one recipe that will win over your heart (and your taste buds), it’s these Perfect Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies. They’re the ultimate indulgence—made with nourishing, all-natural ingredients, lightly sweetened with maple syrup, and packed with chocolatey goodness. The secret? A ripe banana that lends both moisture and a perfectly crispy texture to the cookies. Trust me, you’ll be sneaking seconds (or thirds)!

Why You’ll Love These Cookies

Healthier Sweetness: Naturally sweetened with banana, maple syrup, and optional date sugar.
Nourishing Ingredients: Oat flour, sunflower butter, and vegan chocolate chips make these cookies both wholesome and delicious.
Quick and Easy: Only 5 minutes of prep time, so they’re ready to bake in no time.
Irresistible Texture: Crispy on the edges, soft and moist on the inside, and perfectly chewy.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Wet Ingredients:

1 medium ripe banana (mashed)
½ cup sunflower butter
¼ cup maple syrup
¼ cup date sugar (optional, for a sweeter cookie)
1 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients:

¾ cup oat flour
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp sea salt
½ cup vegan chocolate chips
Pinch of flaky salt (for topping)

How to Make These Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies

Preheat and Prep
Set your oven to 350℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. (Pro tip: This ensures easy cleanup!)
Mash and Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a medium mixing bowl, mash the banana until smooth (some lumps are okay). Add the sunflower butter, maple syrup, date sugar (if using), and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
Add the Dry Ingredients
Stir in the oat flour, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt. Mix until a wet batter forms.
Fold in Chocolate Chips
Gently fold the vegan chocolate chips into the dough. (No skimping—this is the best part!)
Scoop and Sprinkle
Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie and place them 1-2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Top each cookie with a pinch of flaky salt for that sweet-salty magic.
Bake to Perfection
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are slightly golden brown. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Pro Tips for Cookie Success

Ripe Bananas Are Key: The riper, the better! They add natural sweetness and enhance the flavor.
Customize It: Swap sunflower butter for almond or peanut butter, or add nuts for extra crunch.
Storage: These cookies stay fresh in an airtight container for up to 5 days (if they last that long!).

Why Stop at One?

These banana chocolate chip cookies are perfect for everything from late-night cravings to party snacks. They’re kid-friendly, dairy-free, and bursting with flavor. Whether you’re sharing or savoring them solo, one thing’s for sure: you’ll be coming back for more.