Recipe: 4-Ingredient Chocolate Banana Coconut Cookies

Meghan Splawn
Meghan Splawn
Meghan was the Food Editor for Kitchn's Skills content. She's a master of everyday baking, family cooking, and harnessing good light. Meghan approaches food with an eye towards budgeting — both time and money — and having fun. Meghan has a baking and pastry degree, and spent the…read more
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updated May 1, 2019
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These banana-coconut cookies are the easiest snack option for those 3 p.m. munchies. Hold on to those brown bananas — they're just what this recipe needs.

Makes10 cookies

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Are you ready to be a snack hero in four ingredients? These banana-based mini cookies taste like banana bread and coconut macaroons had a delicious chocolate-covered baby. These cookies come together quickly, are naturally gluten-free and nut-free, and can be made vegan with the right chocolate. And they will totally bust your 3 p.m. slump or make you the coolest mom ever for serving cookies after school.

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Mashed Banana Is the Secret Ingredient

Since bananas can act as a binder and egg replacer, just a single mashed banana holds these cookies together. Look for a banana with some brown spots on the skin — too green of a banana, and the cookies will be starchy instead of sweet.

The chocolate coating for these cookies is optional but highly recommended. If you’re looking to make this a vegan snack look for chocolate chips free of milk solids — Trader Joe’s semi-sweet chips are an easy vegan choice.

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4-Ingredient Chocolate Banana Coconut Cookies

These banana-coconut cookies are the easiest snack option for those 3 p.m. munchies. Hold on to those brown bananas — they're just what this recipe needs.

Makes 10 cookies

Nutritional Info

Ingredients

For the cookies:

  • 1

    large ripe banana

  • 3/4 cup

    unsweetened finely shredded coconut

For the chocolate dip and drizzle (optional):

  • 1/2 cup

    mini chocolate chips

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons

    coconut oil

Instructions

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Make the cookies:

  1. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Mash the banana with a fork in a medium bowl until smooth, then stir in the coconut. Scoop 1 tablespoon-portions onto the baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart. Bake until the edges of the cookies are golden-brown, 15 to 17 minutes. Place the pan on a wire rack and cool completely.

Melt the chocolate:

  1. Place the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high until the chocolate is melted, 45 seconds to 1 minute.

  2. Dip the bottom of each cookie into the chocolate and place back on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Transfer any remaining chocolate into a small zip-top bag. Snip the corner of the bag off and drizzle the chocolate over the tops of the cookies. Refrigerate until the chocolate is set, about 15 minutes.

Recipe Notes

Storage: Refrigerate for 3 days in an airtight container or freeze for up to 2 weeks. Thaw before serving.

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