One Sunny Saturday

February 16, 2026

Plant Based (Vegan) Banana Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Plant-Based Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies These plant-based banana chocolate chip cookies are soft, naturally sweetened, and perfect for using up ripe bananas. Made with oats and simple pantry ingredients, they’re an easy, cozy bake for everyday snacking or sharing. They come together quickly, with no mixer needed, and are just the right balance of comforting banana flavor and melty chocolate. Ingredients 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flax + 3 tablespoons water) 3 ripe bananas, mashed 1 teaspoon vanilla ¼ cup date syrup or maple syrup 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 2 cups rolled oats, ground into flour ¼ cup rolled oats ½ teaspoon salt (optional) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ cup vegan chocolate chips Instructions Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Prepare the flax egg and set aside to thicken. In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients and stir well. In a separate bowl, mash the bananas and mix ...

It was so beautiful outside on Saturday! The kids were in the pool most of the day and I played around with the camera a bit in between loads of laundry. The natural light makes such a huge difference. I wish I could take all the food I make outside and photograph it, but most of the time it's already evening and I don't have the proper equipment to take perfect photos in my kitchen. I've been reading articles on food photography so I'll have to work on that. I should probably also learn how to operate my camera instead of guessing what the various settings do.