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Amazing Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Vegan_Banana_Chocolate_Chip_CookiesWhenever I am asked to make cookies for a special function or simply want to surprise a friend with homemade cookies, I almost always choose to make chocolate chip cookies because they are a universal favorite. The secret ingredient in these amazing cookies is banana. The banana not only gets your taste buds jumping for joy, but also acts as an excellent egg replacer. So, whenever you are in need for some feel-good cookies, make this super simple recipe. After just one bite, you will be doing the happy dance.

Instructions

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 cup spelt flour
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2-3/4 cup dairy-free, semi-sweet chocolate chips

Wet ingredients:

  • 1 mashed bananas
  • 1/2 cup vegetable margarine or coconut oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 190°C. 
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients, except the chocolate chips.
  3. In a medium-sized bowl, mix all wet ingredients until well-combined.
  4. Add wet mixture to the dry one and then mix all ingredients until they are just combined.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  6. Roll the dough into balls and place them on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Flatten them out a bit with your palm.
  7. Sprinkle some salt over your cookies for an extra oomph.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
  9. Allow cookies to cool for roughly 5 minutes on the baking sheet and then transfer your masterpieces to a cooling rack for another 10+ minutes.
  10. Enjoy!

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Extremely Yummy Vegan Banana Bread

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Vegan_Banana_BreadI truly love making and eating banana bread. I have stopped counting how many times I have been asked for this recipe. This bread is very easy to make and tastes incredible. It is super moist and loaded with flavor. The 1/4 teaspoon of allspice is the icing on the cake and takes this recipe to a whole ‘nother level of goodness. Get ready for multiple bites of pure bliss!

Instructions

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas
  • 2 cups of flour – I prefer spelt flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil or veggie margarine
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup rice milk, mixed with 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar – soy milk works just as well.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180 °C.
  2. Mash bananas and then set them aside in a bowl.
  3. Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and allspice. If you don’t have a sifter at hand, use a whisk to blend the ingredients.
  4. Mix together oil and sugars.
  5. In a cup or small bowl, add 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to the milk and give it a whirl.
  6. Add mashed bananas, milk, and vanilla (I prefer the liquid kind).
  7. Add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture and then mix well. Don’t overmix!
  8. Coat your bread pan with some veggie margarine or non-stick cooking spray.
  9. Pour batter into pan and then bake for about an hour.
  10. To check for doneness, use either a sharp knife or a toothpick. Insert the toothpick in the center of the bread. If it comes out clean or has only a few moist crumbs attached to it, it’s done!
  11. Let the bread cool off before serving it.

Tip: After the bread has cooled off, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Eat within 3 to 5 days!

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