I actually did some baking! I’ve mentioned before that baking isn’t really my forte, but every once in awhile I get the urge to try.
True to what usually happens, my cookies taste a bit more like a “nice snack”.
That’s my husband’s description. Whenever I ask him to taste-test the cookies I make, he says, “They’re good. But I wouldn’t call them cookies. It might be misleading to people who aren’t used to your ‘baking’. They’re more like a really good snack.”
Well, they are definitely on the healthier side, but slightly sweet due to the banana and coconut oil, and the inclusion of dark chocolate gives them a bit of decadence. Perfect with a cup of coffee or tea.
I like to refer to them as “cookie snacks”. 
Cookie Snacks (makes 25-30 cookies)
- 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 T. coconut oil
- 1 t. vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 c. rolled oats (gluten-free, if desired)
- 1 t. baking powder
- 1/2 t. sea salt
- 1/2 c. unsweetened, shredded coconut
- 1/2 c. dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine/mash the wet ingredients together in a bowl.
3. Add dry ingredients and stir to combine.
4. Drop by spoonfuls onto a cookie sheet, and bake for 15 minutes at 350°F.
Give these a try! They are an easy, healthy snack that satisfies a sweet tooth at the same time!
MIWFY: This recipe has no added sugar, and can be gluten-free.
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These would make a great little breakfast treat too!
Exactly!
YUM! I definitely want to try these!
I hope you like them!
These look delic! I love unsweetened shredded coconut but haven’t tried coconut oil yet, it’s popping up everywhere recently!
Coconut oil is relatively new for me and decided to include it in my diet after reading about all it’s health benefits. I definitely like it for sweeter recipes, but I’m not a huge fan of it being used in savory dishes.
Hahaha! Bob is such a sweet little diplomat
I almost always qualify my desserts with “they’re a healthier version, FYI”
me too!
I am ALL over this recipe! I think people expect any dessert recipe to just be LOADED with sugar, which is gross. Love healthier options! (don’t get me wrong, I love a good old fashion sugar-y dessert. I just think our culture indulges too much as a whole.)
Exactly. I like to save the full-on desserts for special occasions!
I actually think I have everything to make those! I bought cocoa nibs a while back not knowing exactly what they were – glad I can find a way to use them!
Cacao nibs are bitter, since they’re pure cacao, so they take a little getting used to. I personally don’t mind, but I know I’m a little weird like that. I love stirring them into oatmeal or a smoothie–which helps balance out the flavor. You’ll have to let me know what you think of them!
Even though I have no chocolate chips, I do have coconut & these WILL be made once my bananas get a bit more ripe!!
I bet they’d be good with raisins! Or just add a bit of cinnamon–can’t go wrong with cinnamon.
These look delicious! Kind of a perfect healthy fall treat.
Oooh I’ll definitely try these. And to be fair, I think most people who are reading your blog are used to non-dessert desserts. They sound super tasty.
I used to make banana-oat-coconut oil concoctions all the time! These look so good and glad you’re trying your hand at some baking!
Thanks! When the mood strikes, I have to run with it!