Get ready to indulge in the ultimate cozy treat—my Vegan Double Chocolate Covered Banana Cookies! Imagine the perfect blend of rich chocolate and naturally sweet banana, baked into a soft, warm, and utterly irresistible cookie. The best part? These cookies are not only indulgent but completely vegan, so you can enjoy every bite guilt-free. Whether you're looking for a sweet pick-me-up or a dessert to share with friends, these cookies strike the perfect balance between delicious and healthy. Trust me, once you take that first bite, you’ll be hooked. With every bite, you'll savor the thoughtful combination of flavors that make these cookies a go-to treat for any occasion. So why wait? These are always a good idea, try them today and fall in love with your new favorite indulgence!

Are you always on the lookout for healthy desserts? Same here! With my sweet tooth, finding treats that aren’t loaded with sugar or harmful ingredients can be a real challenge. That’s why I’m so excited to share my solution: My Vegan Double Chocolate Covered Banana Cookies! These little gems strike the perfect balance between indulgence and health, satisfying your cravings without any guilt. Trust me, you’re going to love them! Plus, they’re made with simple ingredients you likely already have in your pantry. Whether you’re baking for yourself or sharing with friends, these cookies are a delicious and easy way to enjoy a sweet treat while staying mindful of your health. So why not give them a try? You won’t regret it!

What are in these cookies that make them healthy-ish and vegan? I can guarantee that you probably already have most of these ingredients on hand, which is a win, win!

• Mashed banana
• Melted Coconut oil
• Brown sugar
• Coconut yogurt, rich and creamy
• Vanilla extract
• All purpose flour
• Cocoa powder
• Baking soda
• Baking powder
• Salt
• Vegan chocolate chips of choice, semi-sweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips

How Do I Make These and What Kitchen Tools are Needed?

• You will first need to prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat your oven.  
• Mix all of the dry ingredients in a small mixing bowl.
• In a separate bowl, mix all of the wet ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.
• Mash your banana
• Then, you combine your wet ingredients with your dry ingredients and using a cordless electric hand mixer, mix well until you have cookie dough consistency. Another alternative to an electric hand mixer is a stand mixer that you have on your counter.
• Add in your mashed banana and mix well again.
• Add in your chocolate chips, then switch to a rubber spatula and mix.
• Using a 1” cookie scoop, scoop the dough from the bowl and form into a ball. Then, place on your prepared baking sheet.
• One tip and thing that I love doing is adding extra chocolate chips to the tops of the cookies before baking, it makes them look prettier and like the perfect cookie! Bonus: it gives them that extra rich chocolate flavor.
• Bake and then let cool completely at room temperature on a cooling rack.

What makes these cookies so irresistible? Let me tell you! Straight out of the oven, these Vegan Double Chocolate Covered Banana Cookies are a game-changer. They have those slightly crispy edges that give way to the softest, most pillowy center filled with gooey, melted chocolate that practically melts in your mouth. It's the kind of texture that makes you reach for another... and then another. And let’s not forget the perfect hint of banana flavor that ties it all together, making each bite taste like a chocolate-covered banana dream. Seriously, these cookies are the ultimate indulgence—prepare to make these on repeat!

When enjoying these, make sure to have some of your favorite milk on hand to treat yourself to a milk and cookies break because, why not!?

There are a few other things before we get to baking that I wanted to note:

• The cookie dough might seem a little on the oily side and that is normal, you want the oil to keep the cookies moist and soft. So, do not fret, the oil will bake into the cookies.
• When letting the cookies cool completely, that means that you have them on the rack until they are at room temperature and then some. I typically let them cool for at least 1-2 hours before putting them in an airtight container.
• When it comes to coconut yogurt, Harmless Harvest is a great option and highly recommended. I love their rich and creamy option they offer, it is less watery and you will want the thicker texture for these cookies.
• To get the perfect cookie size, I like using a 1” cookie scoop and then forming it into perfect balls with my hands, but if you do not have a cookie scoop, I would use 1 TBSP spoon and add a little more dough as needed to form a similar size.
• This is not necessary, but if you want to firm up the dough, you can pop it in the fridge for 30 minutes. But, the dough is perfectly fine to utilize right away.
• I love that these cookies are versatile and perfect for any occasion and for anytime of the year. Whether you are celebrating something special or in need of something for your next potluck, these cookies are the ideal addition to any spread.

Got some bananas lying around? This is your sign to turn them into these delicious cookies!  

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