Single Serve Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookie

Ingredients

• 0.5 banana (medium, mashed (about 1/4 cup))
• 1 tbsp almond butter (creamy (can sub peanut butter or cashew butter))
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup oat flour
• 0.25 tsp cinnamon
• 0.25 tsp baking powder
• salt (pinch)
• 1 tbsp dark chocolate chips (plus more for topping)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a small mixing bowl, mash half of a medium banana with a fork until smooth.

3. 3

   Add the almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the mashed banana and whisk until well combined.

4. 4

   Stir in the oat flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix until a soft dough forms.

5. 5

   Fold in the dark chocolate chips.

6. 6

   Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet and shape it into one large, thick cookie. Top with a few extra chocolate chips if desired.

7. 7

   Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set.

8. 8

   Remove from the oven and let the cookie cool on the pan for at least 5 minutes to allow it to firm up before eating.

Notes

If you don't have oat flour, you can make your own by blending rolled oats in a high-speed blender until they reach a fine flour consistency. For a gluten-free version, ensure your oats/oat flour are certified gluten-free. Storage: This cookie is best enjoyed fresh and warm, but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• snack
• vegetarian
• vegan
• gluten-free
• single-serve
• baked
• banana bread