Vegan Banana-Coconut Cookies: Aromatic & Flavorful

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

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Bananas

220 g

peeled and mashed with a blender (about 2 large bananas)

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Lemon juice

2 tbsp

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Sugar

200 g

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Sunflower oil

125 ml

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White flour

300 g

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Baking powder

10 g

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Salt

0.5 tsp

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Cinnamon powder

1 tsp

optional; can be combined with ginger and cardamom or omitted

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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.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

Incorporate the coconut flakes, mixing thoroughly.

Step 5

The dough will be sticky and thick.

Step 6

Scoop half a spoonful of dough at a time.

Step 7

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

Step 8

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

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.

Step 10

Allow the cookies to cool slightly before serving.

Step 11

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

Bon appétit!

Quantity: 500 g (2 biscuit trays)

Prep time:

40 min

Difficulty: easy

Ready in: 45 min