Name: Banana and Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour; 1/2 cup melted butter; 1/3 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup ripe mashed banana; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 cup dark chocolate chips ((⅔ cup for dough, ⅓ cup for top cookies)); 1 egg yolk

Banana chocolate chip cookies are incredibly delicious sweets in a healthier banana version. Perfect sweet treat for the whole family!

Banana and chocolate chip cookies are a healthier twist on classic chocolate chip cookies. They’re soft, naturally sweet, and filled with melty chocolate chips that give them a perfect texture.

With a hint of cinnamon, they have a warm, cozy aroma that makes them especially comforting. These cookies are not only delicious but also a great option when you want something a little lighter.

Kids love them just as much as traditional sweets—and they’re perfect for lunch boxes or quick snacks. Best of all, they’re made with simple ingredients you likely already have at home or can easily find at your local store.

How to choose the best ingredients for Banana and Chocolate Chip Cookies

Flour: All-purpose flour works perfectly for these cookies. For a lighter texture, it’s best to sift it before adding to the batter.

Butter: Choose good-quality, unsalted butter without additives. It adds richness and helps create the perfect texture. You can experiment with other fats if you prefer.

Sugar: Brown or light brown sugar works best, adding moisture and a subtle caramel flavor. Muscovado sugar is very rich in molasses, so it may make the dough too soft for cookies.

Bananas: Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and flavor. If using very overripe bananas, reduce the sugar by about ⅓ to keep the cookies from becoming too sweet.

Vanilla extract: Adds a warm, sweet aroma that pairs beautifully with banana and cinnamon. You can also use vanilla paste or half a vanilla pod.

Baking soda & baking powder: Both play a role in creating the right texture—light and soft inside with a slight lift. It’s best not to substitute one for the other.

Salt: A pinch of salt enhances all the flavors and balances the sweetness of the cookies.

Cinnamon: Adds a warm, cozy flavor that pairs perfectly with banana and chocolate. Ceylon cinnamon is a great choice for a more delicate taste.

Dark chocolate chips: Use good-quality chocolate with at least 70% cocoa for a deeper flavor that balances the sweetness of the dough. You can also chop a chocolate bar for larger, melty pieces.

Egg yolk: Helps create a softer, richer texture and better structure. If needed, you can skip it—the cookies will still turn out well, just slightly less rich.

Top Tip for Success

If you're going to make this recipe, make sure to follow this top tip!

Don’t throw away ripe or overripe bananas—peel them and freeze in a zip bag. They’re perfect for future baking and help reduce food waste.
Bake a larger batch and freeze extra cookies. You can pack them frozen into lunch boxes—they’ll defrost by lunchtime and stay fresh.
For a healthier twist, replace up to half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour to increase fiber content.
If using frozen bananas, thaw them first and drain any excess liquid before adding to the dough. Slightly underbake the cookies if you prefer a softer, more tender texture.
Use very ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
If your bananas are overripe, reduce the sugar slightly to balance the taste.
Add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra crunch and texture.
Use dark chocolate for a deeper flavor or milk chocolate for a sweeter version.
For softer cookies, bake a little shorter; for firmer cookies, bake slightly longer.
You can replace butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free option.
Freeze extra cookies—they thaw quickly and stay delicious. Add a pinch of cinnamon or vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.

Easy Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies Step-by-Step Guide

You won't need much time to prepare these healthy banana chocolate chip cookies. The longest you will need is just baking them. Soft banana cookies are so easy to make with one hand and much healthier than traditional chocolate chip cookies. Believe me, this is a really easy recipe.

So, let's get down to it!

You will need two bowls, one large mixing bowl and one small one.

Each contains all the dry ingredients, such as flour, baking soda, baking powder, kosher salt, ground cinnamon (dry ingredients through a sieve), and sugar.

Prepare the wet ingredients in the second small bowl and mash the banana. Add the egg yolk, sugar, and vanilla extract, mix everything well, and add the melted butter.

Melt the butter in a small saucepan on low heat. When it is already ⅔ melted, remove it from the heat and constantly stir. Then, melt the rest of the butter. This way, the butter quickly becomes lukewarm so that you can add it to the other ingredients.

Once you have melted the butter, add it to the banana mass and mix thoroughly.

Mix everything thoroughly with a rubber spatula.

Then, add the chocolate chips and mix.
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat so that the cookies do not stick while baking.

From the cookie dough balls, I fit 6 on a standard tray. I use a cookie scoop or ice cream scoop to portion cookies.

If you don't have that option, you can simply form small balls using a regular spoon. If you want extra chocolate chips on top, place them on each cookie separately. This gives an additional visual effect.

Bake in a well-heated oven for about 8-10 minutes until they become golden brown.

When the cookies in one tray are baking, prepare the next tray similarly.

Remove the baked cookies to a wire rack to cool.

Enjoy!

Sides To Serve: Banana and Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cookies are ideal for any occasion. Their delicious taste and soft texture are sure to surprise every guest. Children especially love them, particularly when paired with milk or chamomile tea. I highly recommend enjoying them with a cup of coffee as well.

They also make a great sweet and healthy snack for school or work, and they are perfect for sharing at a party with close friends.

How to Store Banana and Chocolate Chip Cookies

It’s best to store cookies in an airtight container, like a glass cookie jar. I love how cookies look in such a jar; it always brings back memories of my childhood at my grandmother's house.

You can also freeze cookies successfully and pull them out as needed. This is perfect for providing a sweet treat for your lunch box at work or for your children at school. Frozen cookies can be stored for up to two months and will defrost quickly. If you pack them frozen in the lunch box, they’ll be fresh and ready by mealtime.

Here are some additional ideas for delicious banana desserts

Bananas are often used in my kitchen for eating, baking, and salads. I also like to freeze them when they are ripe. Sometimes, I buy old bananas in the store. They are perfect for later baking, and you can buy them much cheaper. That’s why I propose a few banana recipes:

Chocolate Chunk Banana Muffins. These are perfect, healthy, moist muffins. Following this recipe, you can make banana bread if you feel like cake instead of muffins. You just have to bake them for about 20 minutes longer.

Vegan Simple Banana Pancakes: I bake this recipe when I have very ripe bananas. These bananas aren't very suitable for freezing, but they're perfect in these pancakes.

Banana Chocolate Spread Crepes, you have no idea, for a quick and tasty breakfast, and you have bananas, is another recipe that might interest you. I make crepes practically 365 days a year, and I feel like an expert at them!

Banana Fruit Salad. This is a perfect fruit salad for dessert and goes well with spicy dinners like my chicken curry.

Strawberry Banana Sorbet is a very quick and healthy dessert idea. If you have frozen bananas, use them, and do not add a single gram of sugar to this dessert!