Description
A delicious cross between a soft cookie and a classic banana loaf, perfect for using up overripe bananas with chocolate chips or walnuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large overripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Cream softened butter and sugars until fluffy.
- Mix in the egg, vanilla, and mashed bananas.
- Whisk dry ingredients and fold them into the wet mixture.
- Fold in optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Scoop onto lined baking sheets and bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack.
Notes
High in potassium from real fruit, less refined sugar than standard cookies, and a great way to reduce food waste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 145 kcal