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Gluten-free Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies

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May 6, 2014 by Michelle Palin ~ My Gluten-free Kitchen 71 Comments

Thanks for sharing!

We affectionately call these gluten-free banana chocolate chip cookies “Monkey Cookies”. My little monkeys have loved these cookies!

Gluten-free Monkey Cookies - aka Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies. Great recipe for when you have 1 overripe banana!

What do you make when you have just one overripe banana? It isn’t enough to make a batch of gluten-free banana muffins, unless you want to make a half-batch. One overripe banana is all you need to make these gluten-free banana chocolate chip cookies, which we call Monkey Cookies! This is another of those recipes that I’ve made for so many years that I have no idea when I initially discovered the recipe.

These gluten-free banana cookies have a texture that is very different than my usual cookies. They aren’t chewy, gooey, or crumbly. I’d describe them as moist and cakey in texture. They are, I think, the perfect lunchbox cookie because they don’t fall apart or squish.

I’ve had a number of people contact me about the cute monkey milk bottle. You can buy them on Amazon: Monkey Face Mini Milk Bottle Drinking Glasses  I just love mine! So fun!

I have had the best success with this recipe when I’ve used Gluten Free Mama’s Almond Blend All Purpose Flour. It is one of my favorite gluten-free flour blends. I’ve tested pretty much every single recipe on my site with this flour blend.

gluten-free banana chocolate chip cookies

Like the combination of banana and chocolate? Then you’ll love my gluten-free chocolate banana bread recipe. Or go for my gluten-free banana chocolate chip muffins – they’re dairy-free too! 

Gluten-free Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe:

Yield: 18 cookies

Gluten-free Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies

Gluten-free Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies

Gluten-free banana chocolate chip cookies are the perfect recipe for when you have just one overripe banana lying around!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Additional Time 5 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups (162 grams) Gluten Free Mama's Almond Blend All-purpose Flour
  • 1/2 tsp. xanthan gum*
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/3 cup salted butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup mashed banana (=1 large overripe banana)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°.
  2. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking liner. If you don't have either one, spray your pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In the bowl of your mixer, cream together butter and sugars.
  5. Add banana, egg, and vanilla and beat together.
  6. Pour dry ingredients into creamed mixture and beat on low just until mixed in.
  7. Stir in the chocolate chips with a spatula.
  8. Use a cookie scoop to scoop out equal portions on prepared cookie sheets. I use a medium sized scoop.
  9. Bake at 375° for 9-11 minutes or until cookies are set and edges just barely start to brown.
  10. Allow to set on cookie sheet for 5 minutes before carefully removing to cooling racks.
  11. Store leftovers in airtight containers or bags, or freeze in Ziploc freezer bags.
  12. Yields 18 cookies that are about 3" wide.

Notes

I usually make these using Gluten Free Mama's almond blend flour, but feel free to try it with your favorite gluten-free flour blend.

*If your gluten-free flour blend contains xanthan or guar gum already, then omit the xanthan gum called for in this recipe.

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© Michelle Palin ~ My Gluten-free Kitchen
Category: Cookies

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Thanks for sharing!

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Comments

  1. Dana Coughlin says

    May 6, 2014 at 9:47 pm

    Any fruit recipes would be wonderful.

    Reply
  2. Tamara Hamilton says

    May 6, 2014 at 11:12 pm

    Love this flour. I cant wait to try this recipe. Thanks so much.

    Reply
  3. Melissa says

    May 7, 2014 at 11:01 am

    id like to see more breakfast recipes

    Reply
  4. Megan says

    May 7, 2014 at 12:45 pm

    So excited to find this blog! I recently was diagnosed with celiac’s and I’m struggling. Hoping you have a good pizza recipe!

    Reply
  5. Elisabeth Scherer says

    May 7, 2014 at 12:45 pm

    Ooh what a great giveaway. i Love baking and Love that there are soo many good products to make GF deliciousness! Thanks!

    I’m also gestational diabetic so it’s always nice to see low carb GF recipes

    Reply
  6. Amanda says

    May 7, 2014 at 12:45 pm

    Living GF is new to me so I really appreciate all of your helpful recipes!

    Reply
  7. Sara A says

    May 7, 2014 at 12:49 pm

    Asian dishes and summer dishes would be great! 🙂

    Reply
  8. Kimmie Shannon says

    May 7, 2014 at 12:51 pm

    I would love to see a Gluten-Free Lasagna recipe

    Reply
  9. Nicole says

    May 7, 2014 at 12:55 pm

    my daughter is in the early stages of diagnosing. I appreciate all the help, recipes and advice on your FB page.

    Reply
  10. Amy O. says

    May 7, 2014 at 1:09 pm

    I would love to see a dough that I can substitute for canned croissant dough. I used to make veggie pizza, pigs in a blanket and even breakfast casserole using this dough. I miss it soo much!

    Reply
    • Marissa says

      May 7, 2014 at 10:38 pm

      Better batter has one. It’s amazing!! My non gf family members couldn’t tell the difference.

      Reply
  11. Janell says

    May 7, 2014 at 1:22 pm

    Cinnamon rolls!

    Reply
  12. Jenn says

    May 7, 2014 at 1:25 pm

    Would love to see some angel food cake recipes!

    Reply
  13. Julie Otten says

    May 7, 2014 at 1:27 pm

    I’m new to GF any recipes I can get my hands on are great! These look delicious!

    Reply
  14. Erica says

    May 7, 2014 at 1:30 pm

    I agree, breakfast would be great! Also, any no dairy or nut are always a plus for us.

    Reply
  15. Julie says

    May 7, 2014 at 1:34 pm

    I love easy dessert recipes

    Reply
  16. Cheryl Budnik says

    May 7, 2014 at 1:36 pm

    Would love to see a recipe for Gluten Free Stuffed Pasta Shells, I used to love to make them but since I can not have the Gluten (or dairy) I would like the maybe get a recipe to make the shells

    Reply
  17. Melanie Stepp says

    May 7, 2014 at 1:48 pm

    I would like to see a meatloaf recipes or more breakfast recipes!

    Reply
  18. Renata Lavach-Savy says

    May 7, 2014 at 2:00 pm

    While I love sweets, I’d really like to see more savory dinner recipes like casseroles.

    Reply
  19. Maria H. says

    May 7, 2014 at 2:42 pm

    I would love to see easy Kid-friendly GF recipes.

    Reply
  20. Goldie Cubur says

    May 7, 2014 at 4:31 pm

    I would love a gluten free/ dairy free recipe book. I have been dairy free for a while and jsut found out I have celiac’s, so I’m new to the gluten free scene. Maybe a gluten/dairy free cheese cake.

    Reply
  21. tamara whitaker says

    May 7, 2014 at 4:45 pm

    I love using gluten free mamss coconut flour for everything…. mmmmm.

    Reply
  22. Melissa Meyers says

    May 7, 2014 at 4:47 pm

    Love the products, the people are great and friendly and got to love the cute prizes with the logo! 🙂

    Reply
  23. Nancy says

    May 7, 2014 at 5:41 pm

    Can’t wait to try.

    Reply
  24. Rachel Blom says

    May 7, 2014 at 6:22 pm

    Croissants would be wonderful 🙂

    Reply
  25. Kimberly says

    May 7, 2014 at 7:00 pm

    I’d like to see more dinner recipes. That’s where the bulk of my cooking is, and it’s so challenging to find something everyone will like!

    Reply
  26. susan reed says

    May 7, 2014 at 7:04 pm

    Love the recipes from BOTH sites!

    Reply
  27. Kim Laverty says

    May 7, 2014 at 7:35 pm

    My daughter would love this!!!!

    Reply
  28. Candice says

    May 7, 2014 at 7:38 pm

    Snickerdoodle

    Reply
  29. Kate says

    May 7, 2014 at 7:40 pm

    A yeast free pizza dough would be fabulous 😀

    Reply
  30. Kim l says

    May 7, 2014 at 7:42 pm

    I am over the moon happy that I found this blog! I am looking forward to trying this recipe, and many others.

    Reply
  31. Bethany says

    May 7, 2014 at 7:44 pm

    Sounds yummy, can’t wait to try.

    Reply
  32. Julia says

    May 7, 2014 at 8:15 pm

    I’d love to see a recipe for pop tarts 🙂

    Reply
  33. Chelsie says

    May 7, 2014 at 8:47 pm

    Any fast, easy to prep and grab snack is up my alley.

    Reply
  34. Becky says

    May 7, 2014 at 9:14 pm

    These cookies look delicious!

    Reply
  35. Angela says

    May 7, 2014 at 9:22 pm

    I would love to see a cake pop recipe that is fail proof for parties.

    Reply
  36. Irene says

    May 7, 2014 at 10:18 pm

    Can’t wait to bake these! 🙂

    Reply
  37. Jessica Crose says

    May 7, 2014 at 10:28 pm

    I would like to see more recipes for easy prep-before-you-go lunch stuff. I have a hard time figuring out what to make for lunch on short time and with gluten-free not always being easy to get my hands on. Thanks! 🙂

    Reply
  38. Nick Pucci says

    May 8, 2014 at 12:35 am

    Big sweets person, always looking for new and interesting ways to make classic sweets.

    Reply
  39. Denise Yeich says

    May 8, 2014 at 7:24 am

    Snicker doodles!

    Reply
  40. jessica sotier says

    May 8, 2014 at 9:09 am

    These sound delicious and are on the agenda for today! 🙂

    Reply
  41. Natasha says

    May 8, 2014 at 9:31 am

    My family is new to the gluten free world and loving the benefits already! Can’t wait to try new gluten free recipes!

    Reply
  42. Michelle says

    May 8, 2014 at 7:16 pm

    I am new to your blog, I am not familiar with all the other gluten free recipes you have already posted. I won’t lie, I was entering the contest…….LoL. Thank you for sharing recipes and hosting this contest.

    Reply
  43. Alex Sanchez says

    May 9, 2014 at 5:01 pm

    Will make these for my son for sure…

    Reply
  44. Krista says

    May 10, 2014 at 1:36 pm

    I love recipes for muffins. Especially ones with cranberries. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  45. Jeryl LeBlanc says

    May 12, 2014 at 9:00 pm

    Would love to win this giveaway! 🙂

    Reply
  46. Jenny Alderete says

    May 13, 2014 at 8:23 am

    I would love to see a full size cake recipe that works well. That seems hard to find.

    Reply
  47. Jamie says

    May 13, 2014 at 10:03 am

    Would LOVE to win!!

    Reply
  48. lchavez says

    May 13, 2014 at 4:53 pm

    Another goodie for ripe bananas!

    Reply
  49. Gini says

    May 13, 2014 at 8:09 pm

    I LOVE Mama’s!!!! Such tasty stuff!

    Reply
  50. Lori Vickery says

    May 13, 2014 at 8:40 pm

    Any kind of bread or tortillas shell recipe

    Reply
  51. Cathy says

    May 15, 2014 at 10:01 am

    would love to have a pizza dough.

    Reply
  52. Jaime says

    May 15, 2014 at 4:58 pm

    I love your recipes! I would like to see some breakfast recipes (pancakes, etc.)

    Reply
  53. Angie says

    May 18, 2014 at 7:53 pm

    I just made these cookies for my family, definitely a keeper. It was perfect because I had one over ripe banana to use. I will make these again soon!

    Reply
  54. Annie says

    May 19, 2014 at 12:45 pm

    I’d love to see gluten free croissants!

    Reply
  55. Michelle says

    May 19, 2014 at 12:52 pm

    I’d love to see gluten free angel food cake if possible.

    Reply
  56. Lakeisha says

    May 19, 2014 at 2:09 pm

    I would love to see a recipe for gluten free cinnamon rolls!!!

    Reply
  57. Jessica says

    May 19, 2014 at 2:51 pm

    Would love to see a recipe for a lemon tart. Hello summer!

    Reply
  58. Angelic Lutz says

    May 19, 2014 at 4:18 pm

    Are the GF Monkey cookies chewy?

    Reply
  59. Melanie D says

    May 19, 2014 at 7:18 pm

    I just made a gf carrot cake today so perhaps carrot cake muffins.

    Reply
  60. Jennifer says

    May 19, 2014 at 8:26 pm

    This would be awesome!

    Reply
  61. Oksana says

    May 19, 2014 at 9:01 pm

    I cannot wait to try these out! They look and sound so delicious!

    Reply
  62. Oksana says

    May 19, 2014 at 9:03 pm

    I cannot wait to try this recipe!

    Reply
  63. Michelle says

    May 19, 2014 at 9:31 pm

    Blueberry muffins please!!!

    Reply
  64. Adele says

    May 19, 2014 at 11:11 pm

    I am allergic to all tree nuts and peanuts, what can be substituted for your almond flour?

    Reply
  65. Jennessa Voss says

    May 19, 2014 at 11:46 pm

    I would love to see some egg free recipes!!

    Reply
  66. Amanda says

    May 20, 2014 at 6:31 am

    I look forward to trying this recipe, but more than anything I want to know where that carafe came from! We really love monkeys in this house, and we want some of those!

    Reply
  67. Jen says

    May 20, 2014 at 8:32 pm

    I love your recipes! I’ve been gf for 2 years and yours are some of the best around. #glutenfree

    Reply
  68. ELIZABETH says

    May 22, 2014 at 7:35 pm

    I hope I get picked to win the contest, im just starting out on my own, after my husband passed away, and this sounds like a very good product for my self with health related issues. your recipe sounds yummy.

    Reply
  69. Lizzy says

    May 25, 2014 at 6:47 pm

    Hi
    I love the idea of your monkey cookies and I made some for my son who is a newly diagnosed coeliac. We can’t get Gluten Free Mama’s Almond Blend All-purpose Flour here in NZ. I tired using an all purpose GF flour blend we have here in NZ (we don’t seem to have an almond blend) and using this flour they came out really moist and sticky, more cakey than biscuit. Would I have put I too much baking powder as using a non almond blend flour and what should I do to make them more crunchy and biscuit like?

    Reply
  70. Rhonda says

    July 14, 2014 at 1:48 pm

    I’ve made these twice now and both times they were devoured within a couple of days! A super easy recipe that is quick to make and clean up! Very yummy!

    Reply

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