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    Vegan Banana Bread Cookies with Maple Glaze

    Published: Oct 1, 2021 · Modified: Sep 4, 2022 by Crystal Yentzen · This post may contain affiliate links · 13 Comments

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    Vegan Banana Bread Cookies with Maple Glaze

    If you like banana bread, you will love these vegan banana bread cookies with maple glaze! These cake-style cookies are perfectly spiced, studded with pecans, and topped with a wonderful maple topping.

    vegan banana bread cookies with maple glaze

    If you are looking for a way to use up leftover bananas, then look no further. You will love these vegan banana bread cookies with maple glaze. They aren't like a traditional cookie, but more like a cake-style cookie. And they taste just like banana bread, only better due to the wonderful maple topping.

    Plus, they are so easy to make using ingredients that you probably already have at home. Here's what you'll need:

    Vegan Banana Bread Cookies with Maple Glaze Ingredients:

    For the Cookies

    • All-Purpose Flour- I used all-purpose flour for these cookies, although sometimes I'll use whole wheat pastry flour for the added nutrition.
    • Baking Soda- Just a touch of baking soda helps the cookies to rise.
    • Ground Cinnamon, Ground Nutmeg, and Ground Cloves Cloves- Cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove are wonderful in these cookies, but feel free to omit one if you prefer.
    • Salt- Don't forget the salt. It helps to bring out all the other flavors of the cookies.
    • Bananas- Always use bananas with brown spotting to ensure sweeter cookies.  
    • Coconut Oil- Refined coconut oil is best so that your cookies don't taste like coconut.
    • Coconut Sugar- Coconut sugar, sometimes called palm sugar, is a natural sugar made from coconut palm sap and is considered a healthier sweetener. Of course, you can substitute brown sugar if that's what you have on hand.
    • Organic Granulated Sugar- To ensure that your sugar is vegan, always buy organic. Granulated erythritol is a great sugar-free substitute and is also vegan.
    • Pecans- Pecans are optional, but I would highly recommend using them. I've baked these banana bread cookies with and without pecans, and I would have to say that the cookies with pecans are so much better.

    For the Maple Glaze

    • Confectioners' Sugar- For the maple glaze, I used vegan confectioners' sugar. But If you would prefer to use a sugar-free sweetener, then I would recommend either powdered erythritol or powdered monk fruit sweetener.
    • Maple Syrup- I used organic dark maple syrup, but feel free to use whatever you prefer. Sugar-free maple syrup will work as well.

    cookie dough

    How to make Vegan Banana Bread Cookies with Maple Glaze

    These cookies are so easy to make! Follow these instructions:

    For the banana bread cookies

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line 2 large baking sheets with silicone baking mats or lightly spray them with non-stick oil. Set aside.
    • In a medium-size bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
    • In a large bowl using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix the coconut oil and bananas together until well incorporated (about a minute). Add in both sugars and mix on medium-high for an additional 2 minutes or until smooth.
    • Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, and mix on low speed. Then increase to medium-high and mix until just incorporated, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary. Stir in the chopped pecans.
    • Using a cookie scoop (about 1 and ½ tablespoons), scoop out the batter and place onto the lined baking sheets, leaving a little space in between each scoop. The cookies won't spread much.
    • Bake for 11-13 minutes or until golden brown. Allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes before removing them to a wire rack to cool completely.

    For the Maple Glaze

    • Whisk together the confectioners' sugar and maple syrup in a small bowl. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies with a small spoon. The glaze will harden slightly after about 10 minutes.

    vegan banana bread cookies

    Tips and Storage

    • Silicone baking mats work great for this recipe and for most cookie recipes. They are worth the investment as you can use them over and over again instead of buying parchment paper.
    • Use over-ripe bananas for the best flavored cookies. You can also use frozen bananas, just be sure to let them thaw completely before proceeding with the recipe.
    • Store your vegan banana bread cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. These cookies also freeze well for up to three months.

    Want more vegan dessert recipes?

    Check these out:

    Cheerful Cherry Cobbler (Healthy, Easy, Vegan)

    Healthy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

    Vegan Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream

    Light Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits (Vegan)

    As always, please let me know how you like the vegan banana bread cookies in the comments. Your feedback means a lot to me, and your star ratings encourage other readers to give this recipe a try.

    Enjoy!

    Crystal

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    5 from 13 votes

    Vegan Banana Bread Cookies with Maple Glaze

    If you like banana bread, you will love these vegan banana bread cookies with maple glaze! These cake-style cookies are perfectly spiced, studded with pecans, and topped with a wonderful maple topping.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    12 minutes mins
    Total Time27 minutes mins
    Course: Dessert
    Servings: 25
    Calories: 127kcal
    Author: Crystal Yentzen

    Ingredients

    For the Cookies

    • 1 and ¾ cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat pastry flour
    • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves optional
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 3 large bananas about 1 and ⅓ cups
    • ⅓ cup coconut oil refined
    • ⅓ cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
    • ⅓ cup organic granulated sugar*
    • 1 cup chopped pecans

    For the Maple Glaze

    • ¼ cup confectioners' sugar*
    • 1 and ½ tablespoons maple syrup

    Instructions

    For the banana bread cookies

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line 2 large baking sheets with silicone baking mats or lightly spray them with non-stick oil. Set aside.
    • In a medium-size bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
    • In a large bowl, using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix the coconut oil and bananas together until well incorporated (about a minute). Add in both sugars and mix on medium-high for an additional 2 minutes or until smooth.
    • Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, and mix on low speed. Then increase to medium-high and mix until just incorporated, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary. Stir in the chopped pecans.
    • Using a cookie scoop (about 1 and ½ tablespoons), scoop out the batter and place the scoops of dough onto the lined baking sheets, leaving a little space between each scoop. The cookies won't spread much.
    • Bake for 11-13 minutes or until golden brown. Allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes before removing them to a wire rack to cool completely.

    For the Maple Glaze

    • Whisk together the confectioners' sugar and maple syrup in a small bowl. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies with a small spoon. The glaze will harden slightly after about 10 minutes. Enjoy!
    • P.S. Don't forget to let me know what you think of the vegan banana bread cookies with maple glaze in the comments. Your feedback means a lot to me, and your star ratings encourage others to give the recipe a try. 🙂

    Notes

          
    1. Organic Granulated Sugar- To ensure that your sugar is vegan, always buy organic. Granulated erythritol is an excellent sugar-free substitute and is also vegan.
    2. Confectioners' Sugar- For the maple glaze, I used vegan confectioners' sugar. But If you would prefer to use a sugar-free sweetener, I would recommend either powdered erythritol or powdered monk fruit sweetener.
    3. Store your vegan banana bread cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. These cookies also freeze well for up to three months. Simply let them come to room temperature before enjoying them.
     
         Recipe adapted from Simply Recipes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Comments

    1. Kayla says

      October 05, 2021 at 3:15 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! These vegan banana bread cookies are so amazing! It is like portable banana bread!

      Reply
    2. Anaiah says

      October 06, 2021 at 5:27 am

      5 stars
      Yum! These vegan banana bread cookies are the ultimate treat. I love the maple glaze! It's a beautiful blend of flavors and soo gooood!

      Reply
    3. Jacqui says

      February 01, 2022 at 12:14 am

      5 stars
      If you love banana bread and cookies, then this is the perfect combo recipe for you!

      Reply
    4. Ruth says

      February 01, 2022 at 12:32 am

      5 stars
      Delicious and easy. Thank you, this helps make my transition to vegan easier.

      Reply
    5. Andrea says

      February 01, 2022 at 4:00 am

      5 stars
      this banana bread is something special! so satisfying and great to enjoy as a snack!

      Reply
    6. Kayla says

      February 01, 2022 at 3:36 pm

      5 stars
      These vegan banana bread cookies are delicious! They are the perfect cookies for Spring!

      Reply
    7. Ana says

      February 01, 2022 at 8:23 pm

      5 stars
      The maple topping makes these banana bread cookies taste even more amazing than they already are. Love that it's vegan!

      Reply
      • Crystal Yentzen says

        February 02, 2022 at 4:16 pm

        I'm so glad you liked the cookies!

        Reply
    8. Joshua says

      February 02, 2022 at 4:44 am

      5 stars
      My favorite bread turned into a cookie! This is a delicious treat.

      Reply
    9. Sandhya says

      February 02, 2022 at 4:38 pm

      5 stars
      We love banana bread and these cookies turned out amazing. This is definitely a keeper recipe and works great for our family.

      Reply
      • Crystal Yentzen says

        February 04, 2022 at 4:11 pm

        That's wonderful!

        Reply
    10. Jane says

      December 18, 2022 at 7:51 pm

      I would absolutely love it try these! just wanted to double check though, does the coconut oil have to be melted?

      Reply
      • Crystal Yentzen says

        December 18, 2022 at 8:03 pm

        No, the coconut oil doesn't need to be melted. Let me know how they turn out!

        Crystal

        Reply
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