These 2-Ingredient Banana Coconut Cookies are the ultimate simple treat. They contain no gluten, grains, dairy, eggs, nuts or added sugar, and are so quick and easy to make (requiring only a bowl, a spoon, and a baking pan).
I saw some two ingredient cookies on Instagram, then on Tumblr. I didn’t see THESE two ingredient cookies, let’s be clear, I saw banana and oatmeal cookies.
That banana and oatmeal version, which inspired my banana coconut cookies, seems to be common on vegan food blogs but I thought, when I saw them, that coconut would work just as well. I was right!
So here they are. Cookies made with truly just two ingredients (of course, you may add other things if you prefer)!
These are the perfect thing when you a cookie, but don’t want the complication of mixing flour, butter, eggs, baking soda, and more. Plus, these 2 Ingredient Banana Coconut Cookies have the fact going for them that banana and coconut is an A+ flavor combination. Just throw the two ingredients together and let the magic of the oven do its work.
Let’s get baking!
P.S. These are kid-tested, and kid-approved. My niece and nephew (aged 3 and 5, respectively) enjoy these every time they visit my parents, since my mother makes these for my father regularly! Although I suspect they think they’re eating a biscuit. The key is not to call them “cookies” in front of any child that eats Toll House, etc. on the regular, because they’ll be disappointed. But a sweet, healthy, keep-the-munchies-at-bay snack? This recipe delivers.
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2-Ingredient Banana Coconut Cookies
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 5 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 1 banana
- 3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. Grease a baking pan, set aside.
- Pulse the two ingredients for a few moments in a food processor until very well combined.
- Shape into discs, then set on the greased cookie sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until golden.
Notes
Optional mix-ins include: chocolate chips, chopped bacon, chopped nuts, dried fruit, cinnamon. Be sure and do not incorporate more than a small handful of mix-ins into each batch, or the cookies will not hold together.
The Comments
Angela
I am amazed by the simplicity. Can’t wait to try this!
Fresh Planet Flavor
AngelaThanks, chica! You won’t regret it. 🙂
Amber
Fresh Planet FlavorJust wondering what is the calorie amount for the cookies? per serving! thanks
Fresh Planet Flavor
AmberI don’t track calories, maybe there is an online counter you can plug it into?
Amber
Fresh Planet Flavorok thanks!
Phil
AmberTo figure calories add calories in 1 banana (about 105) + 3/4 cup coconut (listed on the bag) and divide by the number of cookies. If the serving size of coconut is in tbsp, there’s 12 tbsp in 3/4 cup. My estimate is about 650 in the recipe.
AIP Mess
AmberI calculated out somewhere between 130-150 calories per cookie depending on the size of banana used. SO good and I’m happy that there’s an option for us strict AIP’ers out there 😀
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Fresh Planet Flavor
AIP MessThanks for calculating!
Vicku
Fresh Planet Flavor2 tablespoons of unsweetened coconut is 110 calories
So 12 tablespoons is 660 cal.
Add 105 cal per banana total is 765 cal using one banana
Luanna
Excited to try these. Do they have to be brown/super-ripe bananas or just regular ripe? I have a ton of brown ones in the freezer.
Fresh Planet Flavor
LuannaRegular is what I used. If you use very brown, the cookies may be looser (not the tidy discs in the picture). They’ll be sweeter, though!
Diane B
Fresh Planet FlavorI loved these so much the first time that I’m making a double batch right now! I had one really ripe banana and one regular so, hopefully, they should be sweet and hold together. I also added a tablespoon of peanut butter – I have an addiction to the stuff! I’ll let you know how they came out.
Fresh Planet Flavor
Diane BAwesome! I’ll have to try with almond butter… peanuts and I don’t get along. 🙁
lynette
Diane BHow did they come out?? Sounds awesome!
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Luanna
Oh, I just noticed the bananas in your picture are regular. I’ll try one of those.
Fresh Planet Flavor
LuannaWhoops, haha just replied to your first comment!
Renee Kohley
Whoa. Ok well this wil be happening this week! My girls will love this 🙂 Sharing and pinning!
Jessica
My kids would love this and so simple! thank you!
The Food Hunter
I can’t wait to try these
Libby
These are so simple and healthy! 2 of my favorite words. Can’t wait to try them!
Rachel @ day2dayjoys
My kids would just love these, at their co-op they can’t have any nuts this year due to a child with severe allergies so I have been looking for different ideas!
Fresh Planet Flavor
Rachel @ day2dayjoysThese will be PERFECT, then!
Jen
Fresh Planet FlavorHow long Will they last in the fridge?
Fresh Planet Flavor
JenI estimate maximum five days in the fridge.
Cora Sanders
Rachel @ day2dayjoysPlease check with your child’s teacher. Believe it or not, sometimes coconuts are classified as “tree nuts”.
Andrea Fabry
Not sure why I have not made these before!!!!! My kids will flip.
linda spiker
Fabulous!
Chantelle
Wow these are divinely simple, I’ve just come across your sex in a pan recipe, which looks fab but time involving and then I pop over to this and it’s the simplest thing ever 🙂 you are ever so talented foodista.
Fresh Planet Flavor
ChantelleThanks! Yep, Paleo Sex in a Pan is time consuming. I like to switch it up with stuff like this!
Susanne Runion
These look really good and so easy. I can’t wait to try them.
Fresh Planet Flavor
Susanne RunionYou won’t be disappointed, I think!
Maija
What’s the texture of these once they cool?
Fresh Planet Flavor
MaijaSoft. A bit chewy…
Michelle Watson
Any idea would it work with ground almond instead of the coconut? Don’t have any coconut in the house!
Grok Grub
Michelle WatsonSorry, what would work with the banana instead of the coconut? Almonds pulsed a few times in the food processor would probably be great, yeah.
Candace Cee
Honorable Hubby might like these.
Grok Grub
Candace CeeThey taste amazing, so yeah it’s a high probability.
sondra
sweetened or unsweetened coconut? do you really need a food processor or can you mash the banana really well and then stir in the coconut?
Grok Grub
sondraUnsweetened coconut, and you could probably get away with mashing by hand and then stirring in the coconut…
Zonia
Grok GrubI am glad I saw this q&a on sweetened or unsweetened coconut. Couldn’t tell from the pic. Maybe add to the ingredient list? You don’t find a lot of banana recipes that aren’t requiring overripe bananas. Trying it tonight.
Grok Grub
ZoniaZonia, thanks for the suggestion… I have clarified it in the recipe.
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Thalia @ butter and brioche
what only 2 ingredients?! i definitely need to try this out!
Susanne Runion
These look incredible. I love things are fast, easy and healthy.
Tina @ OhSnapLetsEat.com
Um, this is AWESOME! I have BOTH those ingredients in my pantry right now!
Grok Grub
Tina @ OhSnapLetsEat.comIt’s fate!
Ty
Grok GrubWhat if you only have sweetened coconut? Would it still work?
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Grok Grub
TyThat would still work, yes.
Helene
Just made these. Not so good. I didn’t have the oven on 350. Had it on 325 and all the bottoms burnt. Tops didn’t get brown.
Grok Grub
HeleneOh no! Was your banana very ripe?
Helene
Grok GrubIt was medium ripe. I was trying to use them up before they all spoiled. Do you think this could be the reason?
Grok Grub
HeleneMaybe! More likely that your oven cooks unevenly, but if this isn’t a problem that you’ve experienced baking other things, then I’m stumped. I’ve made this twice and seen a few other folks make as well without issue. :'(
Eileen @ Phoenix Helix
This recipe looks delicious AND it fits the paleo autoimmune protocol (a rare thing). So, thank you! I host a weekly Paleo AIP Recipe Roundtable through my blog, and I would love it if you linked up this recipe. You click the blue button at the bottom of the post to add your recipe, and readers will be directed back to your blog to read it: http://www.phoenixhelix.com/2014/08/13/paleo-aip-recipe-roundtable-38/
Grok Grub
Eileen @ Phoenix HelixDone!
Vanda
Grok GrubI hate baking mainly because nothing really works out.
BUT these…so simple and taste amazing! Thanks for sharing.
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Feed The Clan
Dang, these sound awesome! I will make them as soon as I get more bananas. My girls would love them 🙂
Grok Grub
Feed The ClanThey are 100% tasty. 🙂
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These look delicious and easy! I love that there is no added sugar, too.
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Chaymaà
This is awsome, i just whant to try this, but i hate banana :/ can i replace it by other ingridient to have same cookies but tasting diffrent?
Grok Grub
ChaymaàI think these are pretty dependent on the banana, although dates would probably work!
Erin A
ChaymaàI haven’t tried it, but maybe pumpkin puree would work?
Grok Grub
Erin AHmmmm, doubtful but maybe worth a try?
Chaymaà
Thank you 🙂
Cassie
Just made these with dried cranberries in them! SO FREAKIN GOOD. Love simple recipes like this. 🙂
Grok Grub
CassieAwesome to hear!
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Caroline
I totally agree with your point about 2 ingredient recipes where 1 is a cake premix. They should be known as a 2 step recipe – mix and bake. 🙂
I’ll be trying these as soon as I can go out and buy some coconut!
Grok Grub
CarolineMix and bake, I like that (even if I don’t like cake mix, ha). Keeps it short but still accurate!
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Candace Cee
Wow, a lot of comments. I just made these using riper bananas. There was no problem with the bottoms burning, perhaps because I put them on a higher rack in the oven. They are good and a lot like macaroons but they have a subtle flavor that is a bit odd. It may be I am not used to cooked banana and using the firmer, fresher bananas will be better. However, one little cookie was not enough. Five more were just about right. This recipe is easy, easy. So easy that everyone should make them and experiment with some of the additions. I’m eager to try a tiny bit of ground almonds or a pinch of salt. Be careful. This seems like a flavor that is easily whacked the wrong way. Quite a tasty little treat if you need something quick and homemade. I have a friend who is waiting to try these.
Grok Grub
Candace CeeTry it again with firmer bananas, it cuts down on the baked banana flavor if you’re not a fan!
Candace Cee
Candace CeeMade these cookies again using less ripe bananas – the taste was much better as you thought! I feared the banana would be hard to mix by hand but when I added the coconut the banana seemed to liquify. I also used a small scoop for a nice little half ball shape. Wunderbar! These were baked for the hubby who has to work an extra day this week. He and the co workeres liked the last batch. He’s going to really love these!!
Grok Grub
Candace CeeGlad to hear the flavor improved so much. 🙂
Megan
Grok GrubThere are so many comments, I thought I would just sneak my question in here. Have you tried frozen bananas? I would thaw them obviously, but I have a bunch of bananas in my freezer and wanted to make something other than banana bread this time.
Would they work, or turn out too mushy?
Fresh Planet Flavor
MeganI think it would work! Cookies will be darker in color, and you’ll need to up the amount of coconut because I think the thawed bananas will be incredibly mushy. Add coconut until the dough is not soupy any more…
Lisa
These are so yummy and simply. Thank you for sharing!!
Grok Grub
LisaGlad you enjoyed!
Of Goats and Greens
I seriously have to agree with you about those 2-3 ingredient things that are constructed from a box mix and the commercial pie filling as “2-3 ingredients”. Not. While I don’t eat desserts often (I’ve excised most of my “sweet tooth”), somehow, I always, always love trying out things made from real ingredients, dessert or otherwise. These cookies look impressively YUM, and are definitely on my radar. I am going to put them on my list to make the next time we have an office party (where sweets seem always to be expected — at least these will be healthy ones! Thanks.
liz
these are so cool, i can’t wait to try them! how simple!
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I have 4 bananas & lots of coconut. Gues what I’m making tomorrow. Great combo!
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I came across this recipe this morning and had to give it a try!
I have to say I’m very, **very** happy with the results. As I mention in my blog posting, the next batch are going to incorporate honey, coco-powder, and quite possibly cinnamon…
Thanks for the recipe…!
http://paleovirtus.wordpress.com/2014/09/25/banana-coconut-cookies/
Grok Grub
PaleovirtusReally enjoyed reading your blog post!
Paleovirtus
Grok GrubGlad you enjoyed it!
I gave them a shot of chocolatiness…oh Lordy were they good!
Poor things never even got a chance to get cold….
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SailorShanie
I LOVE these. Who knew they would hold so well? Crunchy on the outside and soft and chewy inside, also not too coconuty as my boyfriend said. You saved my life, coffee without cookies first thing in the morning is a war zone and I was out of coconut flour for regular cookies. These are so simple thank you.
Grok Grub
SailorShanieMmmmmm, I’ll definitely have to try these with my morning coffee!
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Aneira
We totally think alike 😀
I’ve been seeing those 2 ingredient cookies, but kept thinking to myself ‘this would be better with coconut’.
I was thinking about using coconut flour or maybe a mix of shredded and flour.
Grok Grub
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Just finished up a double batch of these with ginger, cinnamon and chopped dark chocolate. They were a huge hit! Thanks for the great recipe. 🙂
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Hey there. This sounds great! I currently live in a tiny flat with no oven- would these work by frying them in olive oil? 🙂 thanks!!
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JoniI would definitely give that a try! Just flip them carefully..
Wendy
JoniDelicious! Any suggestions for storing them and how long they will keep?
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Charly
These were fine. Easy to make, tasted alright – like banana and coconut. Very healthy taste. But they had way too much fiber for me. Woke up in the middle of the night with cramps. I realize this isn’t the fault of the recipe I just wanted to remind people to be careful with these if you’re sensitive to high-fiber foods.
Grok Grub
CharlyThanks for the head’s up, Charly!
Svetlana
CharlyPlenty of fiber, sounds good to me? Aren’t we supposed to be cleaned up once in a while. 😉
Fresh Planet Flavor
SvetlanaHaha, they’re a tasty clean-out…
Troggy
How big was the banana that you used? Or how much roughly in grams should I be looking at using? I prefer to work in weight measurements to get a more consistent recipe.
Grok Grub
TroggyWell, this recipe is somewhat forgiving of inexact measurements. But 1 banana = ~1/3 cup mashed banana, or ~1/3 lbs. Hope this helps!
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Hi Grok Grub! I just wanted to let you know that I’m featuring this amazing recipe in my post 102 Gluten Free Cookie Recipies. I’m also pinning it to my Gluten Free Cookie Madness Board. 🙂
You are more than welcome to share this amazing resource with your readers or link to this post if you’d like! Thanks so much for the inspiration! Here’s the url: 102 Gluten Free Cookie Recipies
Grok Grub
GwenCool! Thanks for including me. 🙂
Michelle
I feel like these would be adorable and tasty if you dipped half of them in some dark chocolate. Either way I have to try making these. So freaking simple!
Grok Grub
MichelleYou should totally dip them in chocolate!
Lisa @ Cook Eat Paleo
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Lisa @ Cook Eat PaleoThey are just so good for how simple they are!
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Rebecca
Hi there! These look amazing 🙂 I am a teacher so this could be a great snack to have at school.
Do you use sweetened or unsweetened coconut.
thanks 🙂
Grok Grub
RebeccaUnsweetened, Rebecca!
Michelle
I just made this for my toddler who is on an AIP diet for eczema and he loved them! Its hard to find easy AIP snacks and this is just what I was looking for.
Thanks!
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Grok Grub
Journey Into WellbeingThanks! Will do. 🙂
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I made these for the first time today, they are super easy and turned out perfect just like in the picture! They tasted good too, I’m going to make another batch tomorrow. Thanks for a great simple recipe!
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Bren
I adored your recipe with banana’s, but I am all out. I do have a ripe plantain, would that work the same?
Grok Grub
BrenThey’ll be firmer and less sweet, I’d think. If you’re okay with that… then worth a try!
annie
These are perfect-thank you! I am on the autoimmune protocol and was wondering if there is a way to add an AIP friendly protein to make these breakfast cookies for the days that I need to prepare something the night before? I am no baker (or chef for that matter) and would love suggestions on how to make these with gelatin or collagen? Thank you so much!
Grok Grub
annieI’m sure you could stir in some gelatin for nutritional value (although the cookies do not require it structurally).
Sandy
I made these today and they were great! I also signed up for your newsletter and like your FB page. I am looking forward to your recipes.
Grok Grub
SandyThanks, Sandy. Welcome!
Dan
Hello GrokGrub. My name is Dan and I am a founder of Easy Fast Recipes website. Many thanks for this lovely Banana Coconut Cookies recipe! Natural, simple and affordable ingredients, easy to follow step by step instructions. I am a Paleo diet follower myself. This is yummy easy fast recipe and I think it’s going into my bookmark list.
Keep up the good work. I am looking forward for more Paleo easy food recipes on your great site in the nearest future.
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Do you use unsweetened coconut or sweetened?
Grok Grub
Anna KatherineHi Anna, it’s unsweetened, for sure!
Holly
Prior to paleo, I tried the oatmeal version and was unimpressed. After I went paleo, I tried these and thought they were pretty good. I occasionally added a few Enjoy Life mini chips on top. Now that I am autoimmune paleo, these stand in nicely for a cookie, and are surprisingly satisfying when I need something sweet, but I also don’t feel guilty eating a couple with breakfast. I usually add a little alcohol-free vanilla extract and cinnamon. Sometimes I add some carob powder for a chocolate flavor. Thanks for this recipe!
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HollyWow, awesome to hear that you like them better than the oatmeal version and that you’ve been experimenting. Carob is a great idea!
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Meh. I guess these are alright if you are used to a “real food” only diet, but I wouldn’t take them to the church picnic or family reunion. I don’t think they’d appeal to the masses. They definitely need some cinnamon or a bit of something sweet – they taste plain and have a weird consistency.
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Grok Grub
CarolynCinnamon? Sounds good, adapt to your preferences.
Jess
Wow. These saved the day for my 11 year old who is on day 3 of AIP. I added a couple drops of alcohol-free butterscotch flavoring and she seemed happy all-around. Excellent, easy treat for the end of a long day.
THANK YOU!!!!! 😀
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JessAw, yay! Butterscotch sounds amazing!
Michelle
Tasty!
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cade
Can I put them in a blender instead of a processor?
Grok Grub
cadeYes, but make sure not to blend up the coconut totally. Let it keep some texture.
Sally J
OMG. I am a diabetic and use to low sugar desserts. These were delicious and filling. Feel like I just had a whole bowl of macaroons and macaroon and just ate 1 cookie. I baked mine on no stick foil and greased only 4 spots for cookies. Baked 15 minutes on one side and turned over cookies to bake additional 10 minutes on other side. Ate one warm. Do I store the rest in frig or cookies canister??
Grok Grub
Sally JHi Sally, glad you enjoyed! I store them in the fridge. 🙂
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Peter
Hi
How thick do I make each cookie ?
Grok Grub
Peter1/4 to 1/2 inch, I’d say.
Faith Javorsky
How many calories are these per cookie? They taste amazing and I don’t want to be too unhealthy about eaten alot of them! 🙂
Debbie S.
Would these freeze well? if so how long?
Grok Grub
Debbie S.Let me get back to you on that. I don’t know how baked banana reacts to freezing and thawing…
Stephanie
Grok GrubI have a friend in a rare AD group I’m a part of that says these freeze very well!
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Bonnie
HBO’s Greatest Day in TV Ever | thisreflex.usDo you think these would work with coconut flour and banana? I live with a bunch of weirdos who don’t like the texture of coconut. (Obviously, this comes from my husband’s genes, not mine!) 🙂
Grok Grub
BonnieDefinitely worth a try! Mash up the banana first, then gradually add in the coconut flour… being careful not to add too much (as coconut flour soaked up moisture with a slight delay).
Stephanie
serves 5? HA! more like serves 1 five cookies 😉
I made these one time with a diced up square of the lindt 85% dark chocolate…so good. Also made these with cinnamon and raisins…sooooooo goooooood! I used super black bananas that I keep in the fridge and they turn out wonderfully.
Thank you so much for this simple, yet amazing recipe! It has become a lifesaver for me when I crave something bread-like that I can pick up and bite into with that texture.
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Grok Grub
StephanieWow, I have GOT to try these with chocolate!
Chantelle
How do you suggest storing these? If they can be frozen for my kids lunches, then I will make a double batch!
Thanks
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Carmella
Question: Could these be baked on parchment paper instead of greased cookie sheet?
Grok Grub
CarmellaI have never tried it… I would grease the parchment paper just to be safe!
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Rohini
Hi 🙂 I really am loving this recipe and want to try it to make it for family I’m visiting in India! This’ll be perfect for them since they follow many dietary restrictions (no eggs, added sugar, etc). However, I think I only have fresh coconut available to me here and am concerned that if I add freshly grated coconut there’ll be too much moisture in the batter… Maybe if I add some ground almonds or oats? What do you think? I’m also considering adding some chai tea spice mix to spice it up for my family’s palate. Do you think that the flavor would meld well with the baked banana and coconut? Thanks so much!!!
Grok Grub
RohiniI do think the chai would be good, and I think adding some ground almonds would help firm up the batter!
Jess
I added protein powder to these and coconut peanut butter with dark chocolate chips. – AMAZING
Grok Grub
JessOMG!!!
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[…] Just a note: my kids don’t have sweets a lot, so these were great for them. I’m not going to lie to you and tell you they taste like Chips Ahoy. They are not super sweet, and the coconut gives them a chewy texture. I cannot promise you that your family will devour these. But with just 2 healthy ingredients, it’s worth a shot right? Add a handful of dark chocolate chips and I bet even a picky eater will enjoy. (Recipe from Grok Grub) […]
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Cassie
How long do these last? I’m assuming probably only a day?
Grok Grub
CassieA day or two, yes. Three in a tightly-closed container.
Christa
These sound very unique! I’ll have to give them a try. 🙂
Grok Grub
ChristaThey’re not Chips Ahoy, but I think they’re tasty.
Antoinette
I made the recipe as is and they were great with coffee but I wanted a little more flavor for a stand alone cookie. I took some raspberry chia “jam” that I made (fresh raspberries, lemon juice, chia seeds and a couple tbsp of maple syrup), rolled the coconut banana batter into a ball and made thumb print cookies with the jam! They were EXCELLENT!!!! Just wanted to pass it on! 😉
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Grok Grub
AntoinetteThanks for the tip! Never thought of turning these into thumbprints before…
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Irish Girl
Could you use bananas from the freezer for this one?
Grok Grub
Irish GirlNope, fresh bananas only, unfortunately.
Rhona
Tried it today it’s surprisingly good
Fresh Planet Flavor
RhonaHaha “surprisingly”. Thanks!
Natalie
Fresh Planet FlavorWould these be suitable for an 11 month old with 8 front teeth? I’m on a constant search for finger foods
Fresh Planet Flavor
NatalieI think so! They are quite soft. Your baby sounds adorable…
lorraine jasukonis
how many is concidered a serving?? how many cookies does receipe make??…
Fresh Planet Flavor
lorraine jasukonisThe recipe makes 5 cookies, if my memory serves.
lorraine jasukonis
how about using coconut flour?? would that maybe work??
Fresh Planet Flavor
lorraine jasukonisNo, unfortuunately coconut flour would not work in place of shredded coconut.
Connie
I love recipes that are easy!! Can’t wait to try these. Thank you for sharing this!
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Milagros
Muchísimas gracias por estas galletitas, son mis preferidas para acompañar el café, té o mate. Las he hecho solo con banana y coco, con almendras fileteadas, con pasas o con chispas de chocolate, y ¡todas son un gran éxito!
Las he hecho en el horno y también en el microondas, las he freezado y descongelado, y siempre saben bien.
Es una receta perfecta!
Charlotte
My kids top them with chocolate chips. They are awesome. I highly recommend these.
Fresh Planet Flavor
CharlotteThat sounds great! Glad you like them. 🙂
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[…] Ok, so there is a tray that comes with the toaster oven and, fortunately, I could fit the whole mixture onto the tray to cook – the recipe only makes 6 (small) biscuits. Mine didn’t quite look like the pictures on the recipe but they sure did taste delicious. If you are interested in the recipe, you can find it at https://heyrachelmarion.com/2-ingredient-banana-coconut-cookies/ […]
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[…] Ok, so there is a tray that comes with the toaster oven and, fortunately, I could fit the whole mixture onto the tray to cook – the recipe only makes 6 (small) biscuits. Mine didn’t quite look like the pictures on the recipe but they sure did taste delicious. If you are interested in the recipe, you can find it at https://heyrachelmarion.com/2-ingredient-banana-coconut-cookies/ […]
Amy
Sounds terrific! I might put a drizzle of dark chocolate on them.
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AmyDo ittttttt!
Ekta Minocha
This is Amazing !!
Never thought these two ingredients could make a cookie !!
Made them and they finished in no time! The healthy ingredients make it such a guilt free eat ! 🙂
Will try it with some chocolate chips & nuts too.
Thanks for sharing!!
★★★★★
Fresh Planet Flavor
Ekta MinochaGlad you enjoyed. 🙂
Charles
I can’t keep them from sticking to the pan.
Fresh Planet Flavor
CharlesDid you try parchment paper?
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Robyn
I made these with just banana & coconut, & while I liked the texture, I was hoping for a bit more flavor (they were wonderful topped with a dollop of strawberry jam). So the next batch, I added a tablespoon of almond butter, a scoop of vanilla protein powder, & a tsp of stevia. They turned out quite well, even with all of my tweaking. I know I took away from the whole 2 ingredient thing, but I do enjoy tinkering with recipes. I saw someone else’s suggestion of cocoa powder & I think I may try that next. I think this is a great recipe & lends itself well to different add-ins. Thanks!
★★★★
Fresh Planet Flavor
RobynHello Robyn, thank you so much for the feedback! Yes, they’re quite basic: sometimes they almost seem more like a biscuit or cracker than a cookie. Your add-ins sound amazing, however. Let me know what Stevia brand you used next time you stop back by. 🙂
Heather
How many cookies do you make with the mix?
Fresh Planet Flavor
HeatherThe ingredient quantities as listed will make five cookies. Easy to double or triple this recipe!
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Homes & Weddings
This looks so good. Anybody know if the dried coconut “chips” might work as well? Even though the texture is very different but…
Fresh Planet Flavor
Homes & WeddingsThe finer the coconut is shredded, the better. Could you put it through your food processor first? That would help to break it down…
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Alexandra
I made these today with riper (but not over ripe) banana and Great Value organic shredded coconut. I found that the texture came out a lot more chunky than shown in the pictures above and that the cookies were not baked even after 35 minutes, when the edges and bottom started to burn but the middle was still soggy. I think I would try a less ripe banana and a very finely shredded coconut such as Bob’s Red Mill next time. Hoping for better results the second time around.
Fresh Planet Flavor
AlexandraHello Alexandra, thank you for sharing your experience. I typically prefer less ripe bananas for this because of the lower sugar. I agree this likely affects texture and general results for the better, also.
Patty
So glad I found this recipe ! Thank you so much for the banana coconut cookie recipe, easy to make and turned out perfect !
Andrea
Really tasty! I only had flaked, unsweetened coconut but it worked out well with a couple extra minutes in the processor. I was worried about the consistency before baking but they turned out very well! I added dried cranberries and look forward to trying different mix-ins next time! Yum!!
Fresh Planet Flavor
AndreaGlad they still turned out with the flaked coconut!
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Jacinta
Thanks so much for this awesome recipe!
It worked perfectly the first time and I was amazed by how simple it was.
My kids ate them all straight away so the next time I made them I doubled the recipe and added in 1/4 tsp cinnamon.
Fresh Planet Flavor
JacintaYummmmmmm cinnamon!
Rebekah
have you frozen the cookies to see how long they are good for after freezing?
Fresh Planet Flavor
RebekahNope, haven’t frozen them yet. They’re always eaten too quickly!
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Camille
I tried this recipe, but I had a very large banana. Next time I’ll know to make a thicker “dough”. I did like the flavor. I added hemp, chia, and flax seed to my recipe. I’m so glad to find this recipe. I can have a cookie and get a sweet fix. Plus, it won’t hurt me trying to eat more healthily. I just found out I’m diabetic, and I’m addicted to sugar!! So, this recipe is great! Thank you.
Fresh Planet Flavor
CamilleSo good to hear! Yes, size of the banana does make a difference… but it’s hard to quantify exactly how big is “too big” and how small is “too small”, I think!
Tracy Madlena
I was wondering how many cookies this makes. I’m wanting to see the WW Smartpoints value before I make them and need to know how many servings this recipe is supposed to make.
IzzyR
I’ve never felt the need to reply to a recipe until now. Having many stomach issues and following a strict diet I have a very hard time finding yummy and simple recipes for desserts. I stumbled across this one and was pretty skeptical that only two ingredients could form a cookie, let alone taste decent. Boy was I wrong. These are my new FAVORITE dessert. I added a touch of cinnamon and I’m absolutely obsessed. I had to stop myself from eating the entire batch after I took them out of the oven. I made mine pretty thin (9 cookies) which allowed them to brown and get a little crispy around the edges…..YUM
★★★★★
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IzzyRBrown and crispy for the win! So glad you’re loving them.
Anna
What a great idea! I love cookies. Your version really pleases me very well, with ingredients that I often use in cooking too.
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Olga
It’s really awesome! This will quickly become a favorite in our house!
★★★★★
Fresh Planet Flavor
OlgaHooray! So good to hear, Olga.
Donna
Thank you for this recipe. I’m new on AIP and was missing something cookie-like to treat myself with. I used to make banana-oats cookies just like this (banana + oats) but being off oats now I was searching for something similar, easy and quick. This is perfect! It’s like a banana flavored macaroon. I made half the batch just as you described then I made the other half with a sprinkle of cinnamon and some raisins. Oh boy, they’re both great. I feel like I cheated but I know I won’t have to worry about the achy joints and sausage fingers that would come if I had.
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Julia
WOW! so simple, yet SO tasty! This is fantastic, yum. Thanks for the recipe.
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Polly
It’s amazing! I just made this cookies today and I absolutely LOVED it. I already can’t wait to make it more often!
★★★★★
Fresh Planet Flavor
PollyHooray! So glad you enjoyed.
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Emily
Hi Rachel! I’m a UK based reader – can I check: are desiccated and shredded coconut the same thing? Will they work in the same way? Thank you! Excited to give these a go ☺️
Fresh Planet Flavor
EmilyGreat question! They’re the same. 🙂
Mena
I tried this with applesauce instead…a half cup and the coconut and I baked for maybe 3 to 5 minutes longer. They turned out just fine. It’s a nice alternative to banana! I might try adding some honey to my next batch. A great go to snack for my daughter as she starts daycare soon (no nuts!)
Fresh Planet Flavor
MenaWow, never thought to use applesauce! It does sound like a good banana alternative.
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Shannon Graham
I freeze my bananas, so I used 2 tablespoons almond flour to make it thicker and it worked great. 🙂
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Fresh Planet Flavor
Shannon GrahamThat sounds like a great adaptation!
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