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vegan, gluten-free, easy, paleo, cookies, oil-free, sweet · January 8, 2018

Banana Nut Cookies

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These super simple Banana Nut Cookies are soft, cinnamon-spiced, and flecked with toasted pecans for an easy snack, yummy breakfast, or healthy dessert!

Banana Nut Cookies

It’s a good thing you are not tired of cookies either because these soft and so so simple banana nut cookies are coming in HOT from the oven and healthy(ish).

Not too healthy—I’m not talking like mashed banana + oats and nothing else kinda cookies. Those are good but these aren’t those. I’m talking like tollhouse meets banana bread with mix-in inspo from muffins. This is a breakfast or snack or very conservative dessert kinda cookie. There’s cinnamon and almond butter and two flour options and lots of pecan hunks. And I am all about the pillow party happening inside those golden nubbly nutty edges. And if you don’t have bananas ripe/ripening already stop reading right now and address that issue right this very moment puh-lease!

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Approximately 97% of my snacks last week were cookies of the banana nut variety. A lot of indecision and my entire freezer stash of bananas went into this recipe. Banana nut cookies—should be simple, right? But maple syrup or coconut sugar? Pecans or walnuts? Almond flour or oat or spelt or…?

Hush now little brain. Remember the best cookies are always the easy cookies.

Don’t worry, I reigned it in. Tested a few flours. Ran in a few circles. Ate a few (dozen) cookies. This is all you will need:

  • Ripe bananas. And I mean ugly ripe, fresh or frozen and thawed.
  • Almond butter. Or PB because we both know how bomb that is with nanas.
  • Coconut sugar. I recommend one third cup. If your bananas are reeeeeeally ripe you could maybe get away with less. For the almond flour version you could also maybe get away with less. For the oat version do not skimp unless you are a fan of banana nut cardboard.
  • Oat or almond flour. The oat is a little more fluffy and breakfast-y, the almond more delicate and tender.
  • Cinnamon. *holds bottle over blender and dumps*

Oh wait! I almost forgot: THE NUTS. I used pecans, but I think walnuts are more the customary banana baked goods nut. Or if you want we can pretend that chocolate chips are a type of nut just for today, ya get me?

Banana Nut Cookies

How long will they last in the fridge? If you are me about 2.5 days. Oh the tragedy of a cookie that is too perfect for all times of day.

Happy baking!

Banana Nut Cookies

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Banana Nut Cookies

★★★★★ 5 from 12 reviews
  • Author: Natalie
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cookies 1x
  • Category: cookies
  • Method: baking
  • Cuisine: american
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These super simple Banana Nut Cookies are soft, cinnamon-spiced, and flecked with toasted pecans for an easy snack, yummy breakfast, or healthy dessert!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 ripe bananas (325g)
  • 1/3 cup (55g) coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup (70g) nut or seed butter ((I used almond butter))
  • 2 cups (220g) oat flour ((*see notes for grain-free option))
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts ((I used pecans))

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
  2. Add the bananas, coconut sugar, and almond butter to a blender. Blend until no large chunks of banana remain.
  3. Add the baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and flour. Blend until combined. Do not over-blend.
  4. Add the nuts and stir/pulse them in.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of batter onto the pan leaving room in between as they will spread some. Sprinkle extra nuts on top if desired.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes at 350F or until the bottom edges are golden brown.
  7. Remove from the oven and cool for at least 10 minutes before eating. Enjoy!

Notes

*For the grain-free version, replace oat flour with 2 cups almond flour (220g) + 1/2 cup tapioca starch or arrowroot starch or cornstarch (70g).

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Comments

  1. Ezra says

    January 8, 2018 at 8:33 am

    These look delicious! I wonder if you could easily adapt these into a choco hazelnut cookie with less flour, some cacao powder, and hazelnuts on top? That would be even more delicious 😀

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      January 8, 2018 at 6:37 pm

      I don’t see why not! Sounds delicious, I love all those flavors together 🙂

      Reply
      • Victor says

        February 5, 2018 at 8:54 pm

        Do I have to use oat flour or can I use regular flour?

        Reply
        • Natalie says

          February 5, 2018 at 9:04 pm

          I’ve made them with spelt and that worked well, so wheat/all purpose should be fine too 🙂

          Reply
  2. Amanda Hyman says

    January 8, 2018 at 9:30 pm

    These were amazing! I just took them out of the oven. Mine spread out more, and didn’t raise as much as yours. I think it was because my bananas were black and super liquidy. I opted for the oat version, with pecans and mini choc chips, because, why not!? and I added even added a touch of tapioca starch when the batter looked super runny. They came out delicious all the more. They are totally a banana bread meets chocolate chip cookie. hybrid! Natalie, you hit it out of the park again and gave my three black bananas life. ha!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      January 8, 2018 at 10:36 pm

      Amanda! I am so happy you tried them already and liked them. Yes the ripeness/size of the bananas will affect the texture and spread somewhat, I’m glad you added a little extra dry ingredients to make up for it though. And mini chocolate chips = ALWAYS a good plan 🙂 Happy to inspire, thanks for the feedback and enjoy the rest!

      Reply
  3. Stacey | Goodness is Gorgeous says

    January 9, 2018 at 12:35 pm

    Oh these wouldn’t last long in my house Natalie, and while they look delicious as they are I’m sure a handful of chocolate chips wouldn’t go a miss either 😉

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      January 9, 2018 at 8:16 pm

      Heck yes to the handful of chocolate! Although today I made more with hemp seeds and ginger and that was pretty yummy too, so I think there are limitless additions/variations 🙂 Thanks for hopping over to check them out Stacey!

      Reply
  4. The Vegan 8 says

    January 10, 2018 at 2:20 pm

    These look so amazing, fluffy and soft Natalie! While I’m not a banana fan, I’m definitely a pecan fan and I loved that you added pecans to these for that extra buttery flavor and crunch, that is a great idea! And I’m not mad about the idea of adding chocolate chips either that Stacey said above, haha. I love the oat and nut butter combo too, can never go wrong there. Oat flour can be so dry but the added fat totally makes up for it and all those moist bananas. I bet the sweetness is amazing here with both the bananas and coconut sugar. Coconut sugar is like crack to me in cookies, so good! I love the way you measure your cinnamon too, holds over and dumps, bahaha…that is my favorite way of “measuring” too, since cinnamon is my favorite flavor ever. These are just too perfect Natalie and they are so healthy to boot! You always nail it in that department!

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      January 10, 2018 at 5:32 pm

      Lol there really is something about coconut sugar in cookies, or even better coconut sugar + molasses–CRAZY GOOD. It helps with the spread moisture part too I find 🙂 Yeah these may not be your idea cookie ha, so just toasted pecans for you lol. So I’ve gotten into the habit of doing that with other spices and had some VERY gingery cookies a couple times, but with cinnamon it rarely steers me wrong 😀

      Reply
  5. Mandy says

    January 10, 2018 at 3:45 pm

    Banana nut cardboard 😂😂 yeah, we definitely don’t want that so I won’t be skimping on the coconut sugar and you know I’ll be dumping cinnamon in!! These are totally calling my name…I’m just sending messages to my bananas to hurry up and ripen!! They take forever this time of year with it being cold. I love that you used pecans in here because pecans are a favorite!!! You know who will be requesting chocolate chips to be added and I’ll have to agree that it would make an excellent combo! Can’t wait to make these! I’ll keep you posted as to how fast they get eaten 😉

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      January 10, 2018 at 5:30 pm

      The winter banana ripening struggle is REAL. It felt like it took 2 weeks for my last bunch (even though it was probably just like 5 days but when you want cookies…😬), so hopefully yours hurry up already. Mmm but pecans and chocolate chips will be delicious together, I’m finding there are no bad mix-ins with these😋 Can’t wait to hear the rate of consumption haha!

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      • Mandy says

        January 26, 2018 at 6:23 pm

        I realized that I never came back to report the consumption rate! First of all, those bananas took five or six days to finally ripen! And once these cookies were made, they were gone in 2 days 🙂 I made them with oat flour to conserve our almond flour (and save money!) so I was only able to steal a bite of one…but I thought they were SO GOOD!! I added in pecans and chocolate chips – crazy Willow ate the chocolate chips out of three of them and set the rest aside. She didn’t like the nuts in there because she’s a very finicky eater 😉 She told me to leave them out next time. BUT that meant more for Josh and he loved them! He’s asked me to make them again so once our bananas ripen (again), I’ll be making another batch. <3

        ★★★★★

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        • Natalie says

          January 26, 2018 at 9:48 pm

          Thank you for reporting back! Ha the ratio of bananas ripening time to cookie consumption time is not even fair, why must the bananas torture us like this😂 My bunch took about the same, and even once they were really spotty they weren’t soft for another couple days–one more reason to love summer😊 Anyways, I am so happy you guys enjoyed them! Or at least parts of them in Willow’s case lol. I could not handle nuts in my baked goods until like…high school so can’t blame her. One of these days you and oat flour are going to make amends and all the cheap cookies for youuuuu! Happy weekend❤️

          Reply
  6. Connie says

    January 10, 2018 at 3:49 pm

    These look amazing! I’m wondering if coconut flour could work like almond flour – I only have the coconut flour in my cupboard and super keen to try this Recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      January 10, 2018 at 5:27 pm

      Hi Connie! Coconut flour won’t work here unfortunately, it’s much too dry and crumbly you’d have to do a lot of adjusting and I can’t really tell you amounts without testing it. Sorry! But I do have a coconut flour cookie recipe here I really love if you are in a cookie NOW mood: https://www.feastingonfruit.com/ginger-molasses-cookies/ 🙂

      Reply
  7. Nisha / @rainbowplantlife says

    January 10, 2018 at 7:46 pm

    I love your healthy cookies! Such a great use for bananas that isn’t smoothies 🙂 And the ingredients are so simple and easy. Plus, you gotta love that thick, fluffy texture – looks like they came out perfectly! And you know that I am never tired of cookies haha.

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      January 11, 2018 at 4:54 pm

      I am trying to slowly rebuild the frozen banana stock but I just keep making more cookies and never get ahead ha😆 And I think “tired of” and “cookies” are words that are never meant to be together in the same sentence. Thanks sweet friend!

      Reply
  8. Kirali says

    January 10, 2018 at 9:34 pm

    I can only say that my heart was singing!! when I read your writing on why you’re not vegan any more ♥♥♥♥ and my belly too 😀 not just my heart! the point is I’m just SO freakin’ glad to see that yep, this is you, and I had been so ‘right’ about you in the ways I’d been feeling you ♥ 🙂 and for god’s sake I’m not talking about whether you’re vegan or not 😀 😀 who the hell cares about that, I’m just talking about the fact how you can SEE through that whole label and identity thing…and see way beyond…; ………………………………… okay, now my mind is pausing…and the only thing I can add is how…almost ‘disgusted’ I’ve become of all that righteousness and judgement and STUPIDITY, narrow mindedness and blindness, ..well, in one word: utter-utter stipidity 😀 that the bigger half of vegans put forward and act out, play in and basically: live in..!

    I love your spirit, your awareness, and the fact that you’ve chosen YourSelf ♥ and to be true to yourself, rather than limitation, restricting yourself to mental concepts, limiting beliefs, not to mention the key-word: fear ♥

    (oo, I’m writing this here because I didn’t find to comment option under that other blog 😀 😉 )

    Much much love to you, dear Natalie ♥♥

    Réka 😉 which would be my ‘official’ name 😀 (Hungarian name)

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      January 11, 2018 at 4:50 pm

      Hi Réka! Thank you so so much for reading that post and responding (anywhere, it doesn’t matter😊) Yes the close-mindedness that I see a lot in the online vegan community is really sad and scary to me too. It needs to be a choice for each person individually without fear of judgement or external cues about what is right and wrong interfering. Fear can be so powerful and limiting an emotion, the last thing we need is more of it around something as necessary as food. I really appreciate your openness and intuitive ways too, I think we are very much on the same page❤️ Much love my dear! xo

      Reply
      • Kirali says

        January 11, 2018 at 7:20 pm

        Yes, you said it perfectly again, it’s about allowing that choice to come forth from one’s own heart, and Not from the outside, not from letting others’ beliefs, others’ perspectives, and Especially others’ Expectations from us (!) (which are their own fears and their own expectations from themselves) to dictate us , (and after a while make us think that it’s our desire or belief or perspective) and tell us: WHAT is Right and Wrong…. ! yes, this is the point which you naild 🙂 (there is no ‘Ultimate Truth’ .., and there certainly is no Higher Authority than one’s self….even if social structures make people believe the opposite!)… . And so that’s why I just wanted to add that one NNever evvvvva has to explain themself….(well, as I see it 🙂 just like in the case of these comments 😀 ), for Whatever and to Whomever..! ……………………… and letting go of other people’s (even family and loved ones….) ideas and structures and beliefs as something structuring our reality…: is a huge step towards one’s freedom … 🙂 <3 and self realization and awareness .

        Thank You very very much for your answer ☺ <3 it was lovely talking with you, as always ☺

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    • Carolyn says

      December 5, 2019 at 2:12 pm

      Sad to see all the odd comments about vegans.
      Animal torture and cruelty is never ok.
      Female cows have their babies taken right after birth. They cry for days.
      Pig mothers are impregnated by rough factory workers only to lie caged all their lives. It goes on and on. Imagine doing any of this to a dog? It breaks them in every possible way.
      Humans should not have the right to do any of this! It’s just wrong and vegans feel for them.
      I won’t visit this site again. In the words of Greta…How Dare You.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
  9. Rezz says

    January 12, 2018 at 7:33 pm

    This is really good! Sweetness is perfect for me and they’re so soft yet not mushy 🙂 turns out slightly crispy on the outside when they’re freshly baked too 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      January 13, 2018 at 11:24 am

      Woohoo I am so so happy you liked them! I can’t stop making these, they are just the perfect little snack 🙂 Thanks for the feedback and enjoy the rest!

      Reply
  10. Maria says

    January 20, 2018 at 2:38 pm

    Second recipe I’ve tried from your blog and I’ll honestly say I’m happy I found your youtube channel and blog! I had one cookie and immediately wanted a second one. Can’t wait to try another recipe of yours next!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      January 20, 2018 at 8:43 pm

      Woohoo!! You are on a delicious roll 🙂 I’m really happy you are trying and enjoying the recipes, Maria!

      Reply
  11. Miriam says

    February 3, 2018 at 10:23 am

    This cookies turned out soooo delicious 😋
    At the moment I eat the third one, directly out of the oven and I could dive into the whole batch!
    I’m so excited about this fluffy, not dry and definitely perfect cookie recipe. By the way, I made them with peanut butter, brazil nuts and oats… Oh my goodness… 🙈
    Thank U Natalie for this recipe!!
    Greetings from Germany 🤗

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      February 3, 2018 at 11:08 am

      Hi Miriam! YAY I am so so happy to hear they were a yummy success🤗 These are my current favorite snack cookie I’ve been making constantly, and I can totally relate to the “dive into the whole batch” feeling haha. Mmm that combo of ingredients sounds perfect! Thanks for the feedback and enjoy the rest😋

      Reply
  12. Kirali says

    February 6, 2018 at 10:25 pm

    Yes, these pretty much are ones of my favourites too!! and the way I love them even more is to use 50/50 oat flour and ground walnuts….as ‘walnut-flour’ 🙂 I actually have been want to ask you for so long whether you use walnuts as flour..? I love them that way in cakes and cookies! ………………….. well, also true I usually have a lot of walnuts (from tree 😀 ) and none pecans..and have actually never tried them :D(so yea, I may love them better than walnuts, who knows 😉 ) …mm, and the cinamon is just ..one of the best possible flavours along with that walnut taste

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      February 7, 2018 at 8:02 am

      Walnut flour sounds marvelous! Walnuts are so flavorful (and good for ya too!) I imagine that would make for some very yummy baked goods, I need to try it. Lucky lucky you to have walnuts straight off the tree, but they are one of the not AS expensive nuts fortunately too. Thank you for sharing the idea, I imagine these cookies would be amazing with it😋

      Reply
  13. grace says

    February 14, 2018 at 5:06 pm

    These are so delicious! I used cashew butter and a big ice cream scoop. They reminded me of muffin tops…the best part of a muffin! Thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      February 14, 2018 at 9:06 pm

      Omg with CASHEW BUTTER!! I bet that tasted marvelous, cashew butter is the crack of all nut butters if you ask me. I’m so happy you liked them, thanks for the feedback Grace!

      Reply
  14. Jeremy says

    February 17, 2018 at 7:17 pm

    I made these almost exactly following the recipe. I had to use my coffee grinder to grind up large flake oats to make flour and I used walnuts, but didn’t bother sprinkling any, just mixed in the 1/4 cup with the batter. Only other deviance was that I manually mushed the wet ingredients with a fork instead of blending since my blender is a weak one.

    They turned out 100% perfect! These are the healthiest cookies I’ve made and they will be a regular for sure. Thanks!

    PS. 15 minutes at 350° and layed on parchment paper was perfect. Not raw, not overdone, but instead just right, easily lifting and consistently cooked through, staying together very well. The batter was sticky so I wondered how they’d end up, and they ended up flawless.

    ★★★★★

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    • Natalie says

      February 18, 2018 at 8:09 pm

      “Flawless”—that’s what I like to hear😊 I am so happy you liked them Jeremy! This has been my go-to snack recipe for weeks now, I love how easy and healthy they are too. Thanks for the feedback and enjoy!

      Reply
  15. Renee says

    March 13, 2018 at 9:06 am

    I’m so in love with your delicious recipies! I can’t wait to try these little guys!! Btw your carrot cake and yummy frosting was a hit along with your chia seed pudding OMGoodness to die for!!!
    One question about these cookies. I want to make a big batch, do these freeze well?

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      March 13, 2018 at 4:08 pm

      You have VERY good tastes Renee–all the ones you mentioned are some of my personal faves, these cookies especially <3 I haven't tried freezing these yet, although they should be just fine. The almond flour version will do better as its much more moist and freezing has a way of drying things out, but either will be okay. They keep in the fridge for quite a while (at least a week) and are SO yummy chilled too btw!

      Reply
  16. jenny says

    June 8, 2018 at 2:18 am

    I want some of this right now!

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      June 8, 2018 at 8:03 am

      Oooh yes, these are one of my favorites–you gotta try them😋

      Reply
  17. Bruna says

    June 27, 2018 at 5:27 pm

    I just made a batch of these with chocolate chips instead and it is absolutely amazing! Thanks for the recipe!!

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      June 28, 2018 at 10:17 am

      Ha we think alike, I add chocolate chips to these all the time too–SO GOOD🍫🍫 I am really happy you liked them Bruna, thanks for the feedback!

      Reply
  18. Ling Yi says

    October 21, 2018 at 7:06 am

    Hi Natalie! Would you recommend crunchy or smooth nut butters for this recipe? And is there any way to replace the coconut sugar with dates or any other natural sweeteners? Thank you!! I love your recipes by the way! They are all absolutely amazing 😀

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    • Natalie says

      October 21, 2018 at 1:27 pm

      I always use smooth nut butters for baking, although here either would be fine really. And adding dates to this one would really change the texture so I don’t recommend it, but you can omit the sugar and just let the banana sweeten them. They aren’t super sweet that way, but I still like them😊

      Reply
      • Ling Yi says

        October 29, 2018 at 8:18 am

        I omitted the sugar and they still tasted great!! They weren’t very sweet, which was suitable for mine and my mother’s taste hehe :p but of course, I would have to add some if I were to bake for my sister or someone else haha 😀
        Thanks for the amazing recipe!!

        Reply
        • Natalie says

          October 29, 2018 at 9:34 am

          I am so happy you liked them!! These are one of my faves to have around for snacking, and yes the palate is so adaptable to healthier treats I like them with just the banana sweetness too 🙂 Thanks for the feedback!

          Reply
  19. Ling Yi says

    October 26, 2018 at 8:26 pm

    Will whole wheat / wholegrain flour work in this recipe as well? I ran out of oat flour but I have loads of whole wheat flour at home that I am trying to use up…

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      October 27, 2018 at 10:36 am

      Yep, that will work! It will change the texture somewhat, make them a bit puffier and chewier, but still good😊

      Reply
  20. Sarah says

    January 11, 2019 at 10:06 pm

    Hi Natalie! How many cups is the 3 bananas? I don’t want to end up with too much or too little resulting in moist or dry batter.

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      January 11, 2019 at 10:08 pm

      It’s about 1 cup once you smash them, or 300g!

      Reply
  21. Lorka Birn says

    January 30, 2019 at 9:44 am

    I’m so baffled! My cookies didn’t spread—AT ALL! They came out like balls, and were gummy too.
    I used bobs red mill oat flour—I weighed it to 220g,
    As did I got all the gram measurements.
    This always seems to happen when I use oat flour.
    Please help! I really want to love this recipe….

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      January 30, 2019 at 5:30 pm

      Oat flour in lower fat baked goods like this can turn out gummy, but I don’t usually have that issue with these. How did you mix–by hand or with an electric beater? Over mixing the batter can sometimes cause it to turn out gummy. As for the spreading, they won’t spread since they are pretty low in fat and added sugar, so you have to press them flat before baking😊

      Reply
      • Lorka Birn says

        January 31, 2019 at 8:53 am

        Oh I see. I didn’t realize I had to press them flat to spread.
        I used a blendec high powered blender to blend them. Perhaps too much?
        Should I add more fat next time? Or maybe use maple syrup to sweeten?
        Or maybe not blend as much?
        Thanks so much for your super timely response! I really appreciate it!

        Reply
        • Natalie says

          January 31, 2019 at 3:25 pm

          Yep gotta press/shape them with most healthier cookie recipes. Less blending will definitely help the gummy-ness, maybe even just blend the wet ingredients and then mix in the flour by hand in a bowl. You could add more nut/seed butter or a couple of tbsp of coconut oil, but I think less blending will fix your problem 🙂

          Reply
  22. Lorka Birn says

    January 31, 2019 at 5:05 pm

    Thanks so much!
    I was going to try again this afternoon… But I just realized I only have two very ripe bananas… Do you think I could use applesauce in lieu of the third?. Thank you so much

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      January 31, 2019 at 6:08 pm

      Yep, that should be fine! Let me know how it goes 🙂

      Reply
  23. TJ says

    August 8, 2020 at 7:00 pm

    Really want to try these! Could I use all purpose flour instead? Would it affect the texture though…

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      August 8, 2020 at 7:05 pm

      All purpose will work just fine here, they may even turn out better!

      Reply
  24. Janet says

    April 26, 2021 at 7:04 pm

    Hello Natalie,
    Just wanted to say thanks for this recipe – which I have been using as a family favorite for a while now! I don’t use the nuts, but instead I stir in pumpkin seeds, cranberries and chocolate chips. We love them!!
    Thanks again for a great healthy cookie recipe!

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      April 27, 2021 at 8:47 am

      I am so so happy you guys love these🤗 Appreciate your feedback and I love the sound of your variation Janet!

      Reply
  25. Karen says

    July 22, 2021 at 6:16 pm

    Hi Natalie, can I use gluten free all purpose flour for this recipe? I have the arrowhead mills brand that I want to use up. I read through the comments and saw that all purpose would be ok but I’m wondering if gluten free will work. Thank you

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    • Natalie says

      July 22, 2021 at 8:53 pm

      They may be a bit chewier with a GF blend, especially if there is xantham gum in there, but yes it will work!

      Reply
  26. valerie says

    November 21, 2021 at 9:31 am

    Another yummy recipe – Thanks Natalie!! I used peanut butter and topped with chopped walnuts and mini chocolate chips….they were a big hit last night!! I used a food processor and pulsed to blend in the dry ingredients and they came out cakey and perfect. love love love ’em

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      November 21, 2021 at 10:45 am

      so so happy you tried and enjoyed these Valerie🤗

      Reply

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SUNBUTTER STUFFED BROWNIES🤎 Ultra fudgy vegan/g SUNBUTTER STUFFED BROWNIES🤎 Ultra fudgy vegan/gf brownies stuffed with a thick layer of @sunbutter [a d] for an insanely decadent brownie experience😋😋

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No-Churn Pistachio Ice Cream💚 A love it or hate No-Churn Pistachio Ice Cream💚 A love it or hate it flavor, but if you love it you will LOVE this recipe! Dairy-free, just 6 ingredients, and creamy as can be thanks to @edwardandsons Let’s Do Organic Heavy Coconut Cream🍨

INGREDIENTS
-1 cups (130g) raw pistachios, shells removed
-2 cans 13.5oz cans @edwardandsons Let’s Do Organic Heavy Coconut Cream
-1/3 cup (105g) maple syrup
-1 tsp vanilla extract
-1 tsp almond extract
-1/2 tsp salt
-Optional: 1/8 tsp spirulina or 1/4 tsp matcha powder for color

INSTRUCTIONS
Shake the coconut cream cans and pour the entire contents into a medium saucepan. Add pistachios, maple syrup, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and simmer for 15 minutes stirring occasionally. It will thicken slightly and the pistachios will soften. Remove from heat, stir in the extracts, cool 10 minutes. Blend until very smooth.

Pour into a silicone ice cube tray and freeze overnight. The next day, blend the cubes with a splash of coconut cream until creamy. If you don’t have a blender with a tamper, I recommend using a food processor and stopping to scrape down the sides often. You will have a soft-serve consistency at this point.

Transfer to a loaf pan, freeze 30-60 minutes until it is scoop-able but not frozen solid. Then scoop and serve. Keep leftovers in the freezer, covered. To serve from fully frozen, thaw 30-45 minutes until soft enough to scoop.

If you have an ice cream maker: cool the mixture 1-2 hours after blending, then churn for 30-45 minutes

If you have a Ninja Creami: cool the mixture for 30 minutes, then pour into Creami containers and freeze overnight. Then process on the ice cream setting. If it comes out powdery, add a splash of coconut milk and re-spin 1 to 2 times

#dairyfreeicecream #pistachioicecream #veganicecream #nochurnicecream
Perfect VEGAN and PALEO chocolate cupcakes! With j Perfect VEGAN and PALEO chocolate cupcakes! With just 8 ingredients, TWO forms of chocolate, and a soft rich crumb🍫🧁 

Shown here with a basic dairy-free buttercream on top, but I linked to an easy chocolate coconut cream frosting in my stories!

INGREDIENTS
-1/2 cup (90g) dark chocolate chips
-3/4 cup (105g) coconut sugar
-1 1/4 cup (300g) almond milk
-1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
-1 1/4 cup (160g) cassava flour
-1/2 cup (50g) cocoa powder
-1 tsp baking soda
-1/2 tsp salt

INSTRUCTIONS
Melt the chocolate with the almond milk. Stir until smooth. Whisk in the coconut sugar and apple cider vinegar. Add the rest of the cupcake ingredients and mix. Spoon into a cupcake pan with paper liners, filling each ¾ of the way. Bake for 25 minutes at 350ºF. Cool completely before frosting.

#veganpaleo #chocolatecupcakes #vegancupcakes #healthybaking
Copycat KUDOS GRANOLA BARS😋 a.k.a. really yummy Copycat KUDOS GRANOLA BARS😋 a.k.a. really yummy, chewy, easy, chocolate chip, chocolate dipped, granola bars!

INGREDIENTS
-4 cups (120g) crispy rice cereal
-2 cups (160g) quick oats
-2 14oz cans sweetened condensed coconut milk
-1/2 tsp salt
-3/4 cup (120g) mini chocolate chips
-1/2 cup (80g) chocolate chips, melted

Combine cereal, oats, and salt in a large bowl. In a small saucepan, heat the sweetened condensed coconut milk to a simmer. Simmer and whisk until smooth and visibly thickened (8-10 minutes). Pour on top of the dry ingredients and mix until evenly coated. Set aside to cool about 10-15 minutes (IMPORTANT so you don’t melt the chocolate chips!)

Preheat the oven to 250°F. Fold in mini chocolate chips. Transfer mixture to a square baking dish (8×8”) lined with parchment paper, place a piece of wax paper on top, and use your hands or another pan to press in VERY firmly. Bake 1 hour at 250°F. Cool, then chill 4 hours (makes them easier to slice/coat). Lift out of the pan, slice into 10 bars.

Dip the bottom of each bar in melted chocolate, then place on wax paper to set. Drizzle the tops with more melted chocolate. Chill until chocolate is set.

#granolabars #homemadesnacks #chocolatechip #veganglutenfreerecipes
Working on another homemade ice cream recipe today Working on another homemade ice cream recipe today, but in the meantime…THIS drizzle moment😍

Chocolate meets no-churn PB CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE SOFT SERVE🍪🍦

INGREDIENTS (3-4 servings)
-1 15oz can full-fat coconut milk
-1 cup (250g) peanut butter (or another nut/seed butter)
-1/4 cup (80g) maple syrup
-1 tsp vanilla extract
-1/2 tsp salt
-1 bag @emmysorganics Chocolate Chip Coconut Cookies

Shake the coconut milk. Pour into an ice cube tray and freeze overnight. Blend the coconut milk ice cubes with peanut/almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. Stop to scrape down the sides frequently and add more coconut milk if needed to get it to blend smooth. Crumble in the Cookies and blend briefly until combined. Serve immediately, or freeze 30-60 minutes to thicken. Add toppings and enjoy!

P.S. This base would also work in the Creami if you have one!

#nochurnicecream #dairyfreerecipes #softserve #veganrecipes #peanutbutterlover
EASY LINZER FLOWERS🌸 Perfect last minute baking EASY LINZER FLOWERS🌸 Perfect last minute baking for a mama you appreciate, or just a springy sweet treat for yourself too. With a raspberry pomegranate filling that is the perfect tart-sweet balance to these buttery cookies❤️

INGREDIENTS
-1/2 cup (113g) dairy-free butter, softened
-1/2 cup (110g) cane sugar
-2 tsps vanilla extract
-1 1/2 cups (180g) gluten-free or all-purpose flour
-3/4 cup (84g) almond flour
-Zest of one lemon
-1/4 tsp salt
-1 jar @stdalfourusa Raspberry & Pomegranate Fruit Spread
-Optional: 1/2 cup white chocolate chips, melted for dipping/drizzling OR powdered sugar for dusting

In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or using a hand-mixer, beat the softened butter until light and fluffy (about two minutes). Add sugar and vanilla extract, beat again to combine. Place a mesh strainer on top of the bowl and measure out the flours and salt. Sift in all together, then add the lemon zest. Mix on medium speed to form a crumbly dough. 

Gently knead the dough into a ball. Roll out the dough between two sheets of wax paper to about 1/4 inch thickness. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cut out using a linzer cookie cutter–half should be solid cookies, half should have the center punched out. Carefully transfer cookies to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake 9-10 minutes, until golden brown around the edges. Let them cool 10 minutes on the pan, then transfer to a rack to cool completely. 

Flip over the solid cookies, and place a teaspoon of fruit spread on the center of each. Top with the cut-out cookies. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

#linzercookies #veganglutenfreerecipes #vegancookies
Homemade biscuits seem too complicated? Bake these Homemade biscuits seem too complicated? Bake these vegan strawberry shortcake MUFFINS instead🍓🍓 Still a sweet summer treat stuffed with juicy strawberries and coconut whipped cream. Gluten-free and naturally sweetened with @ndmedjooldates [a d] too!

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#glutenfreevegan #strawberryshortcake #medjooldates
The HUNKIEST vegan + gluten-free cookies you’ve The HUNKIEST vegan + gluten-free cookies you’ve ever baked🍪🍪 

Packed with white chocolate chips, macadamias, and @edwardandsons Let’s Do Organic Unsweetened Toasted Coconut Flakes [a d] for a triple punch of sweet-salty, buttery, summer-vibes flavor🥥

The exterior = browned and subtly crunchy. The interior = soft and chewy. You’re going to be instantly obsessed with this recipe! 

INGREDIENTS
-1 flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water)
-1/4 cup (55g) runny nut/seed butter (tested with almond butter and tahini)
-1/4 cup (50g) coconut oil, melted
-3/4 cup (165g) brown sugar or coconut sugar
-1 tbsp molasses
-1 tsp vanilla extract
-3/4 cup + 2 tbsp (112g) cassava flour (or all-purpose flour)
-1 tsp baking soda
-¼ tsp salt
-1/2 cup (65g) macadamia nuts, roughly chopped
-1/2 cup (40g) @edwardandsons Let’s Do Organic Unsweetened Toasted Coconut Flakes
-1/2 cup (90g) dairy-free white chocolate chips

INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a hand mixer, beat together prepared flax egg, nut/seed butter, coconut oil, brown sugar, molasses, and vanilla. Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix to form a dough. Fold in macadamia nuts, coconut flakes, and white chocolate chips. Use a spring loaded scoop to portion into large cookies (mine were about 3 tbsp each). Arrange on the baking sheet leaving 2 inches in between each cookie. Do not press/flatten. Bake for 12-13 minutes at 350°F. Cool 10 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

#vegancookies #glutenfreeveganbaking #healthydesserts
Quick chocolate fix for your friday: 🍫🍰 read Quick chocolate fix for your friday: 🍫🍰 ready in 2 minutes (oven option included too!)

1/4 cup (37g) gf flour (or all-purpose)
2 tbsp (10g) cocoa powder
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
3 tbsp (20g) coconut sugar
4 tbsp (60g) almond milk
2 tbsp (32g) nut/seed butter (I used chocolate @sunbutter)
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp (15g) chocolate chips

Whisk the dry, add the wet, stir in chocolate chips. Microwave for 1.5 to 2 minutes OR bake in the oven for 23-25 minutes at 350ºF. Cool for 5-10 minutes, then top and enjoy!

#mugcake #chocolatemugcake #veganglutenfreerecipes
Three things I love: blueberry muffins, white choc Three things I love: blueberry muffins, white chocolate, cinnamon sugar.

Turned into one thing I love: THESE MUFFINS.

Soft, springy blueberry muffins dressed up with dairy-free white chocolate chips and a topped with cinnamon sugar to create the perfect crackly sweet tops💙 Easy to make with my favorite @sunbutter [a d] in the batter and the perfect vegan + gluten-free texture. If you can’t find dairy-free white chocolate, dark chocolate chips would be delicious too!

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