Vegan Banana Oatmeal Cookies
Soft Vegan cookies made with bananas, oatmeal, peanut butter, and chocolate chips. Delicious!
Servings: 24 cookies
Equipment
- Cookie Sheets
- Parchment Paper
- food processor
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup rolled oats I used 1/2 cup rolled oats and 1/2 cup quick oats. You can also use gluten-free oats as well for a gluten-free option
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/3 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 & 1/4 cup all-purpose flour or spelt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice optional
- 1/4 cup vegan butter
- 1/2 cup organic brown sugar
- 1/4 cup organic sugar
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips add more if desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Add to food processor: 1/2 cup walnuts, 2 ripe bananas, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1/4 cup Vegan butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup peanut butter, 1/2 tsp vanilla, and 1/4 cup applesauce. Process for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
- In a large bowl mix together 1 cup oats, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/3 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, and 1 & 1/2 cups flour.
- Add contents of food processor to large bowl with dry ingredients. Mix well with a spatula, then fold in 1/2 cup of Vegan chocolate chips.
- Use a spoon or medium cookie scoop to place cookies on parchment paper on baking sheets. Cook in the oven at 350 degrees for 12-14 minutes. They should still be a bit soft when they're taken out of the oven. Let them cool for 10 minutes, and then dive in!