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    Almond Butter Banana Cookies

    Published: May 20, 2022 · Updated: May 23, 2022 · Post may contain affiliate links

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    Easy Almond Butter Banana Cookies with only 5 ingredients. A healthy, vegan cookie recipe that satisfies your sweet tooth with no added sugar, butter, or oil.

    stack of almond butter banana cookies with one cookie facing the front on wooden cutting board with a glass of milk, banana, oats, vanilla extract, and almond butter container
    • About Banana Almond Butter Cookies
      • Ingredients
        • Cost of Recipe
    • How to Make Almond Butter Banana Cookies
    • Recipe Tips
      • Variations
        • Ingredient Options
        • How to Make Allergy-Friendly Cookies
        • How to Fix a Mistake
      • Make-Ahead Ideas
      • Storage Suggestions
    • Frequently Asked Questions
      • Nutrition Benefits
      • What to Serve with Almond Butter Banana Cookies

    About Banana Almond Butter Cookies

    Banana and almond butter recipes aren't hard to come by because they make a great pair, and these banana almond butter cookies prove it.

    Plus, these cookies only have 5 ingredients: bananas, almond butter, oats, vanilla extract, and salt.

    And they are incredibly simple since they only require you to mash the banana and stir everything together. No mixer needed, and no remembering to soften the butter.

    Plus, you can even just eat the cookie dough since it's egg-free.

    (Psst... Love cookie dough? Try this chocolate chip cookie dough dip, oatmeal raisin cookie dough dip, or sugar cookie dough dip)

    But I highly suggest baking them into cookies because they are quite tasty.

    Since there is no sugar, flour, butter, oil, or eggs, these obviously don't have the same texture as regular cookies. Yet, they are tasty in their own way!

    bag of rolled oats, bottle of vanilla extract, container of salt, whole banana, and a jar of almond butter

    Ingredients

    Banana: For this banana almond butter cookie recipe, you'll only need ½ cup of mashed banana. That is about ½ to ¾ of one medium-large banana. You can either double the recipe, or you can freeze the remaining banana to add to smoothies.

    Note: if you are multiplying the recipe, be sure to measure out the banana instead of relying on the guestimate of ½ to ¾ banana since each banana is a different size.

    Almond butter: Make sure you don't use almond butter that is too oily or your cookies might be extra oily. I like to use almond butter that you buy off the grocery store shelf instead of the kind that you grind yourself. It can be course/crunchy or creamy/smooth.

    Oats: Quick-cooking oats are preferred. You can also pulse old-fashioned oats in a food processor for a quick second to make them a little smaller. Make sure you don't buy steel-cut oats or instant oats with flavoring. Neither of those will work for this recipe.

    Vanilla extract: Because there are only a few ingredients in these cookies, I think vanilla is mandatory. I prefer real vanilla extra over imitation, but it's completely up to you.

    Salt: A pinch of salt helps bring out the sweetness of the cookies. You can use table salt, sea salt, or kosher salt.

    Cost of Recipe

    • banana 1 medium: $0.29
    • almond butter ½ cup: $1.96
    • oats ¼ cup: $0.14
    • vanilla extract ½ teaspoon: $0.30
    • salt ⅛ teaspoon: $0.01

    TOTAL COST: $2.70 or $0.45/cookie (Based on San Diego grocery stores 2022)

    Note that this is not the recipe; it's simply to show the cost breakdown of ingredients. Be sure to scroll down to the full recipe to see the specific ingredients and directions.

    collage with blue bowl with mashed bananas, bananas and almond butter, oats in banana mixture, dough on baking sheet, finger touching cookies, cookies on cooling rack

    How to Make Almond Butter Banana Cookies

    Time needed: 20 minutes.

    Super simple, 5-ingredient cookies that need only one bowl and a spoon or fork. These banana almond butter cookies take less than 30 minutes from start to finish.

    1. Mash the banana in a bowl.

    2. Stir in almond butter and combine.

    3. Add in the remaining ingredients and mix well.

    4. Shape into balls and smash onto the baking sheet.

    5. Bake until the cookies are firm to the touch.

    6. Transfer to a cooling rack, and enjoy!

      cream-colored napkin with cream-colored plate of cookies

    Recipe Tips

    Variations

    Ingredient Options

    Almond butter: You can easily use any other nut or seed butter with success. The original version I made was actually with peanut butter, but I've also tested & enjoyed the recipe made with sunflower seed butter.

    How to Make Allergy-Friendly Cookies

    These almond butter banana cookies are egg-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, and soy-free. And they are vegan. Be sure to use oats that are certified gluten-free if that is a concern for you.

    Need them to be nut-free? Use an equal amount of sunflower seed butter.

    stack of cookies with milk, oats, vanilla, banana, container of almond butter

    How to Fix a Mistake

    Dough too thin: If the dough looks really thin and doesn't hold into balls like in the photo, add a few tablespoons more oats.

    Dough too thick: If the dough is crumbly and dry, add a few more tablespoons of mashed banana.

    Make-Ahead Ideas

    You can prepare the dough up to 24 hours in advance and bake them when you're ready. Be sure to store the dough covered tightly in the fridge.

    You can also bake the cookies, and store them in the fridge to enjoy within 3 days.

    Storage Suggestions

    Store in an air-tight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. If wrapped tightly, you can keep these in the freezer for up to one month. Defrost before enjoying.

    cookies on a white plate on a wooden cutting board with a bowl of oats and a container of almond butter

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can you use another nut butter?

    Yes, you can use any seed butter, nut butter, or soy nut butter in these cookies. Use an equal amount.

    Nutrition Benefits

    Each cookie has 3 grams of fiber and 5 grams of protein. Plus, one almond butter banana cookie provides 7% of the RDA for calcium and 6% of the RDA for iron.

    Quick reminder that no food is "good" or "bad". Some foods are simply more nutritious than others. Eating a variety of all foods that you enjoy is health-promoting.

    What to Serve with Almond Butter Banana Cookies

    For dessert or snack, these are great with a glass of milk (dairy, almond, coconut, oat, whatever!). Or serve with a side of egg muffins or breakfast stuffed peppers for a filling breakfast.

    Almond Butter Banana Cookies angled on a stack of cookies with a glass of milk on a wooden table

    Final thoughts:

    These cookies are easy to make and quite tasty. Only five ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen make them a great recipe to have on hand, and you can eat them for dessert, a snack, or even breakfast.

    MORE FRUIT-SWEETENED DESSERT RECIPES YOU'LL LOVE:

    • Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • German Chocolate Brownies
    • Cashew Sugar Cookies
    • Sugar Cookie Dough Dip
    • Coconut Almond Cookie Dough Dip
    stack of almond butter banana cookies with one cookie facing the front on wooden cutting board with a glass of milk, banana, oats, vanilla extract, and almond butter container

    Almond Butter Banana Cookies

    Five ingredient cookies with no added sugar, butter, or oil. Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free
    5 from 16 votes
    Print Rate
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 9 minutes
    Total Time: 19 minutes
    Servings: 6 cookies
    Author: Meme
    Total Cost: $2.70 or $0.45/cookie

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup mashed banana
    • ½ cup almond butter
    • ¼ cup oats
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 325°F.
    • Stir together all the ingredients.
    • Put spoonfuls of batter about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten as much as you want because the cookies do not spread.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 7-9 minutes or until cookies are firm to the touch.
    • Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Enjoy!

    Notes

    *Use quick or old-fashioned, not instant.
    *½ cup banana is about ½ to ¾ of one medium-large banana.
    *Store cookies in the fridge for best storage. Keep up to 3 days.
    *Based on these Peanut Butter Banana Cookies

    What to Use in This Recipe

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    Baking Sheet
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo

    Meme

    This post was originally published on November 6, 2013. Text, recipe, and photos have been updated.


    Banana Almond Butter Cookies Nutrition Facts

    Nutrition Facts
    Almond Butter Banana Cookies
    Serving Size
     
    1 cookie
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    147
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    12
    g
    18
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    7
    g
    Sodium
     
    50
    mg
    2
    %
    Potassium
     
    191
    mg
    5
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    8
    g
    3
    %
    Fiber
     
    3
    g
    13
    %
    Sugar
     
    2
    g
    2
    %
    Protein
     
    5
    g
    10
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    4
    IU
    0
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    1
    mg
    1
    %
    Calcium
     
    74
    mg
    7
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Comments

    1. Lindsey says

      November 11, 2018 at 7:50 am

      5 stars
      I love how simple and tasty these are!

      Reply
    2. Lorie says

      November 11, 2018 at 10:27 pm

      5 stars
      Made these for Sam. He gave them Rating. Yay!!!

      Reply
    3. Natalie says

      November 12, 2018 at 10:18 am

      5 stars
      This recipe was SO simple and yummy

      Reply
    4. Emily Kyle says

      November 13, 2018 at 12:42 pm

      5 stars
      Love these! They're perfect for my 4 year old!

      Reply
    5. Holly Pelton says

      November 14, 2018 at 8:26 am

      5 stars
      I love that I always have these ingredients in the house so I can make them anytime I want a healthy sweet treat! So easy to make and take no time at all!

      Reply
    6. Abby says

      April 11, 2020 at 6:16 pm

      5 stars
      They came out delicious!
      I definitely recommend

      Reply
      • Meme says

        April 15, 2020 at 1:56 pm

        Hip hip hooray!!! If you like peanut butter, you should also try them with PB 🙂

        Reply
    7. Misty says

      April 25, 2020 at 12:18 pm

      5 stars
      These were delicious and so easy to make. They tasted better than I expected them to. I’ll be making more of these for sure.

      Reply
      • Meme says

        April 27, 2020 at 1:03 pm

        YAY!!! So excited you liked them 🙂 Thanks so much for coming back to share! xo

        Reply
    8. Lila W. says

      May 18, 2022 at 12:37 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious and simple, and worth making, in general. Even though I gave it five stars, though, here's what I learned: (1) They're a bit crumbly/break a little easily. I'm going to try refrigerating them to see if that helps them hold together. (2) I tried to multiply the recipe to make a big batch and ended up adding too much salt (MY FAULT), so now they're pretty salty, maybe too salty. Also, I used 5.5 bananas and ended up with just 2 cups of mashed banana, which conflicts with the metric of banana-to-cups cited above. So, be careful if you multiply the recipe - it's worth it to measure things out. (3) If you add a few chocolate chips to the top of each cookie, they're pretty damn good, and that helps off-set the over-saltiness.

      Reply
      • Meme says

        May 19, 2022 at 12:36 pm

        thanks so much for your review and all you learned! I am working on updating the recipe and actually making them this week 🙂 so I'll check out these things you mentioned! xo

        Reply
    9. April says

      March 01, 2023 at 9:48 am

      5 stars
      Yummy & naturally sweet. Love it. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Meme says

        March 01, 2023 at 3:19 pm

        Woohoo! SO glad you enjoyed them 🙂

        Reply
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