If you like coconut and bananas, then these are The Healthiest And Easiest 2 Ingredient Cookies You Will Ever Make. They are soft, they are naturally sweet, and they are simply delicious! Satisfy a sweet craving by making these super tasty cookies that are made two incredibly healthy ingredients. A gluten and dairy free treat that the entire family can enjoy for breakfast or snack.
The Healthiest 2 Ingredient Cookies You Will Ever Make
I just made these cookies and it was the most stress-free baking experience of my life. A banana and some coconut flakes, and I am enjoying amazing cookies. They are just perfect for a quick snack or even for breakfast. No artificial ingredients, no sugar, no mess. I am in love with these little cookies.
Not only are they really the healthiest and easiest 2 ingredient cookies you will ever make, but they are also very delicious. Give them a try and you won’t be disappointed. The smell of these cookies coming out of the oven will make you want to eat them right away. Just some ripe bananas in the over with coconut flakes. Yum!
A stress-free baking experience you just don’t want to miss. I personally like these cookies for breakfast because they are so easy to eat or to take on the go if you are in a hurry. I also like to send them to school as snacks for my kids. If you make a big batch you can keep them in a closed container and they last for several days still tasting amazing.
If you are interested in other healthy recipes please see 5 Worst Breakfast Foods For Kids Plus DIY Healthier Options. You will find homemade recipes that are easy to make and perfect for breakfast or a snack. Great ideas for families that are looking for healthier food options.
I try to stay away from processed foods as much as possible and like to cook from scratch. But don’t worry, my recipes are proof that you can make homemade food in just minutes! And this recipe is also a great example. 2 ingredients…..just two healthy ingredients….and you can make cookies! For a salty version, you can also try my popular 2 ingredient cheese cracker recipe. Good for kids and perfect for adults to enjoy with a glass of wine.
Banana + Coconut = Healthiest 2 Ingredient Cookie Recipe
For this recipe I used Organic Toasted Coconut Flakes Unsweetened and together with my banana, the cookies came out naturally sweet. Make sure the banana is not too overly ripe or the cookies will not hold the shape. Try to use bananas that are ripe enough (ready to eat) so the cookies will come out on the sweet side. A banana that is not ready yet will not work well for this recipe. So remember: ripe but not too ripe.
I love these 2 ingredient cookie recipe because they satisfy my cravings for something sweet without having to eat refined sugars. Simple and healthy ingredients is all it takes to make perfect treats. There is really no need for anything else: 2 ingredients but you get lots of flavor.
You can also get creative and try adding other toppings like raisins, cranberries, or even a few dark chocolate chips. Trust me. Once you make this recipe you would like to make it again…..and again, and again. This recipe will make 8-9 small cookies. If you want to make more, just double the recipe. Keep them in a closed container at room temperature and they will last for a few days. By the way, if you have leftover fruit, use it to make my Gluten Free Blender Banana Bread or these Healthy Banana Sushi Rolls!
2 Ingredient Banana Cookie Recipe Video Tutorial
2 ingredient banana cookies
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 8 cookies 1x
Description
Delicious coconut and banana cookies that are so so easy to make. Gluten free, dairy free, egg free, super healthy treat for kids and adults.
Ingredients
- 1 large banana
- 1/2 cup toasted coconut flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Pulse the banana and toasted coconut flakes together with a blender or food processor.
- Shape them into little round cookies and place them on a cookie sheet on top of parchment paper.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden.
Notes
You can try adding other toppings like raisins, your favorite nuts, or even cacao nibs.
- Category: Snack Treats
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: gluten free, vegan, dairy free, cookies, healthy cookie, easy baking
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Natasha says
These look awesome, but can you use anything instead of the banana – they can be deadly to people with latex allergies…
Creative And Healthy Fun Food says
Thank you! Unfortunately, the banana is the main ingredient for this recipe. If you want, check out my other cookie recipes (without bananas)under recipe-desserts.
Brad says
Yeah Natasha make some Chocolate chip cookies then you ding-dong. Its literally 75% of the goddamn recipe.
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Karen says
Hi, should the banana be ripe or overripe?
Creative And Healthy Fun Food says
Hi Karen, if you use overripe bananas the cookies will be sweeter but won’t hold its shape very well. I used a banana that was just starting to ripe and the cookies came out perfect.
Amy says
if i have frozen bananas, can i throw some arrowroot powder or almond flour to bind them?
Creative And Healthy Fun Food says
Hi Amy, I honestly haven’t tried that so I can’t tell you if it will work.
patti bloss says
I will be making these cookies. I am a vegan and I will not eat any refined sugar because of my liver cancer. I will also make them for a vegan pot luck coming up….thanks
Creative And Healthy Fun Food says
Thank you! Happy to know you liked the recipe.
Carey says
I am not a fan of coconut and was wondering if there is a way to do oats or other grains with the banana? I would love to give it a shot with some oatmeal maybe even chia seeds.
Creative And Healthy Fun Food says
Hi Carey, maybe you could try this recipe: http://creativeandhealthyfunfood.com/15-minute-banana-oatmeal-pancakes/
Joanne says
Don’t remember where i saw it, but I made a cocoa banana slice once and it was good. It only had cocoa and banana and was baked for about 10 minutes, really nice 🙂
I think babanas are great and very versitile. Mash it and freeze it (not fully) for ice cream. Or bake it for cookies. Would like to try other fruit but I can’t think of what else could work the same.
Creative And Healthy Fun Food says
Thank you Joanne.
Elise says
Maybe mangoes??
Creative And Healthy Fun Food says
I don’t think mangoes will work 🙁
Diana says
Wow these look so good! I’m definitely gonna try them.
Creative And Healthy Fun Food says
Thank you!
Monique says
Do these cookies rise and harden up?
Creative And Healthy Fun Food says
Hi, no they won’t rise or harden up.
Abigail says
Hi, I tried baking itt today …it did not turn out as in the video…it is stuck to the parchment paper and still not holding shape..banana’s were not ripe yet it had just started…pls tell me where I went wrong..thanks
Creative And Healthy Fun Food says
Hi, I am so sorry to hear the recipe did not turn out good for you. I will try a ripe banana (cookies will be sweeter too) and maybe leaving them in the oven for a couple more minutes. Please let me know if you try the recipe again. I really hope it goes well this time.
Tracy says
Hi there. Was curious if u knew the macros on these?
Creative And Healthy Fun Food says
Hi Tracy, what do you mean by macros? Thanks.
Susan says
Mine don’t look like yours. 🙁 They look like brown mashed banana slices. Wonder what I did wrong?
Creative And Healthy Fun Food says
Hi, I’m thinking maybe the banana was too ripe. Also could be the Cookies needed a couple extra minutes in the oven. Hope this helps 🙂
Jemima says
I can’t eat coconut ???? so I tried your recipe with toasted quick oats and they were very Chewy plus a bland taste… what did I do wrong ??
Creative And Healthy Fun Food says
Hi, I haven’t tried making them with oats but seems like a good idea! Maybe you want to try my other recipe: http://creativeandhealthyfunfood.com/easy-3-ingredient-banana-bread-cookies/
If you can’t eat coconut this might work for you! Hope this helps.
Creative And Healthy Fun Food says
Sorry you can substitute the coconut oil for butter 🙂
Vanessa says
Can i make these using coconut from the shell instead of prepackaged
Creative And Healthy Fun Food says
Absolutely!
Debbie says
Just made these, first for 20 minutes at 300 degrees as stated. They weren’t even close to being “golden” and they were not flattening as shown in the picture.
I baked for another 10 minutes…nothing.
Turned the temp to 350 and baked another 10 minutes – I flattened them while they were still warm.
The instructions should advise flattening before baking, and the time is definitely not right.
The taste is OK – but inside mushy like banana.
Not sure I would bother again.
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Creative And Healthy Fun Food says
I am sorry they didn’t come out good for you. I try to use ripe bananas and oven times can vary. The inside is a little mushy because they are not traditional cookies made with flour.
Lexi says
Wondering how you store these?
Creative And Healthy Fun Food says
Hi, I store them in the fridge.
Ally says
Hi, great idea, I have a kilo bag of untoasted flakes that I need to get through. (Found the grated variety worked better in my regular granola bars, so they are sitting on the shelf needing a purpose)! Will try toasting, to get the same flavour, but wondered if you had any other recipes or ideas for untoasted flakes?
Creative And Healthy Fun Food says
Hi, thank you for your comment. Hope you like the recipe 🙂 you can also use the toasted coconut flakes for fruit salads. I have a summer fruit salad recipe in my desserts section.
Julia says
Hey! I decided I should go ahead and comment because I just discovered your blog and love it so far! I have pinned 3 of your posts in the last 5 minutes! This recipe is brilliant! SIMPLE AND HEALTHY! I am a new mom blogger at wahlnutmama.com and I think we have some things in common so I will definitely be following you! Thank you for the great posts!
Creative & Healthy Family says
Thank you so much for your comment. I am so glad you enjoyed my recipes! I will check out your page for more ideas for my family too.
Amelia Fletcher says
Hi, I tried baking itt nowadays …it did no longer flip out as in the video…it’s miles caught to the parchment paper and nevertheless no longer holding form..banana’s had been not ripe but it had simply started out…pls tell me where I went incorrect..thanks
Creative Healthy Family says
Hi, they should not stick to the parchment paper but maybe the problem was the banana. It has to be ripe for the recipe to work and taste sweet. Hope this helps. Thank you for trying my recipe.
Javier says
I love this recipe and the fact that they are super healthy.
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Gaby says
Awesome recipe!!!
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Ricardo says
This recipe is delicious
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Mike says
Made these tonight Oct 25,2018. Excellent and perfect. Made them for my wife who suffers immensely with food allergies. These two ingredients are not on hefvallergy list. On Friday I will make a new batch but with more firm bananas. All good they were and are a big hit. I’m keto so they are off limits for me. Thank you for sharing.
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Creative Healthy Family says
Happy to know you liked the recipe. If you are on a keto diet, you might want to try my 2 ingredient cheese crackers. They are also great. https://www.creativehealthyfamily.com/2-ingredient-parmesan-cheese-crackers/