Vegan Banana-Coconut Cookies

Vegan Banana-Coconut Cookies

Indulge in these delightful vegan banana and coconut cookies, which boast a gingerbread-like consistency and an irresistible aroma. With a blend of bananas, coconut, and your choice of spices, these cookies are proof that bananas are a versatile ingredient in both cakes and biscuits.

Experiment with different nuts, oatmeal, and other additions to make this recipe your own!

Ingredients

Bananas
220 g
peeled and mashed with a blender (about 2 large bananas)
Lemon juice
2 tbsp
Sugar
200 g
Sunflower oil
125 ml
White flour
300 g
Baking powder
10 g
Salt
0.5 tsp
Cinnamon powder
1 tsp
optional; can be combined with ginger and cardamom or omitted
Coconut flakes
80 g
finely grated, dried coconut flakes

Step by step

Step 1

Mash the bananas, mix with lemon juice, and place in a large mixing bowl.

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Step 2

Add sugar and oil to the banana mixture, and mix well.

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Step 3

Add flour, salt, baking powder, and optional spices to the mixture. Mix until smooth and free of lumps.

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Step 4

Incorporate the coconut flakes, mixing thoroughly.

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Step 5

The dough will be sticky and thick.

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Step 6

Scoop half a spoonful of dough at a time.

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Step 7

Grease your hands with a little oil, and shape the dough into balls.

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Step 8

Place the balls on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, spacing them 2 cm apart.

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Step 9

Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (392°F) for 20-25 minutes, until nicely browned.

Place the tray higher in the oven to ensure even cooking.

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Step 10

Allow the cookies to cool slightly before serving.

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Step 11

Enjoy the soft, dense, and fragrant interior with a slightly crunchy exterior.

Bon appétit!

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Quantity: 500 g (2 biscuit trays)
Prep time: 40 min
Difficulty: easy
Ready in: 45 min
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