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    Hummusapien » Recipes » Dessert » Flourless Banana Zucchini Cake Cookies

    ★★★★★ from 6 reviews

    Flourless Banana Zucchini Cake Cookies

    Published Aug 29, 2016 · Modified Sep 6, 2022 · by Alexis Joseph · 44 Comments

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    These easy Banana Zucchini Cake Cookies are so soft and pillowy that you'd never guess were healthy! In addition to being vegan and gluten-free, that also have zero oil, butter, and refined sugar. With only 87 calories per cookie, enjoy a couple for breakfast or as a healthy snack! 

    These easy Banana Zucchini Cake Cookies are so soft and pillowy that you

    Holy magical dreamland of the most foodgasmical fairy cookies that were ever birthed!!

    I wasn't really sure where this recipe was going. I was sick of making muffins. I never intended Hummusapien to be a muffin blog, you see.

    The only is thing I knew for sure was that I had a boatload of organic coconut flour, almond flour, and flax from my besties at Bob's Red Mill. In an effort to not over-muffin myself, I mixed a little bit of this and a little bit of that, formed them into the cutest round blobs, and prayed to the baking gods that they would come out cookie-looking and not hockey puck-tasting. Easier said than done!

    These easy Banana Zucchini Cake Cookies are so soft and pillowy that you

    Welp, my prayers were answered. They actually exceeded my wildest cookie monster expectations! These Flourless Banana Zucchini Cake Cookie gems are kind of a cross between a cookie, a piece of cake, and a muffin top. They're super soft, moist and pillowy. I find that whenever I use primarily coconut flour, they come out tasting like cake. Exhibit A---My Lemon Coconut No-Bake Bites. #CAKECAKECAKE

    I packed a couple of these every day as a snack until they were gone, which brought me to tears. It was painful waiting for the bananas to ripen enough to make another batch. First world problems.

    I know from experience that these make a stellar grab-and-go breakfast and would even pass as dessert with a chilly glass of almond milk. I kept them in the fridge since they're so moist and actually preferred them cold. Hudathunkit?

    These easy Banana Zucchini Cake Cookies are so soft and pillowy that you

    I'm already thinking about a dreamy pumpkin version for Fall which is like, tomorrow. While I'm super sad to be preparing my goodbyes to zucchini, I'm equally as excited to welcome all things apple, cinnamon, pumpkin, and gingerbread. Good thing I already have five cans of pumpkin in the pantry from last year. Hi, I'm Hummus and I hoard pumpkin.

    Until then, lettuce relish in the goodness that is summer, sunshine, swimming pools, and zucchini.

    These easy Banana Zucchini Cake Cookies are so soft and pillowy that you

    Lettuce celebrate the near end of an era---that is the hottest summer there ever was in my 26 years of memory. Lettuce celebrate with none other than Flourless Banana Zucchini Cake Cookies suitable for any and all veganglutenfreepaleo mouths !!

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    Flourless Banana Zucchini Cake Cookies

    ★★★★★ 4.7 from 6 reviews
    • Author: Alexis Joseph
    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Cook Time: 23 mins
    • Total Time: 33 mins
    • Yield: 14 1x
    • Category: Dessert, Snack
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Description

    These easy Banana Zucchini Cake Cookies are so soft and pillowy that you'd never guess they were healthy! In addition to being vegan, paleo, and gluten-free, that also have zero oil, butter, and refined sugar. Enjoy a couple for breakfast or as a healthy snack!


    Ingredients

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    • ½ cup almond flour
    • ½ cup coconut flour
    • ¼ cup coconut sugar
    • 2 tbsp Bob's Red Mill flaxseed meal
    • 2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
    • 1 ¼ tsp baking powder
    • ¾ tsp baking soda
    • ½ tsp cinnamon
    • ½ tsp salt
    • 3 medium overripe bananas (the riper the better)
    • 1 cup grated zucchini (don't squeeze water out)
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, a Silipat, or spray with cooking spray.
    2. In a medium mixing bowl, stir together almond flour, coconut flour, coconut sugar, flax, shredded coconut, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
    3. In another medium bowl, mash bananas with a fork. Stir in shredded zucchini and vanilla extract until combined.
    4. Add wet mixture to dry mixture and stir until combined. Form round, golf-ball sized balls of dough and spread evenly on baking sheet. Pat each cookie down lightly with fingers since they will not spread in the oven.
    5. Bake for about 23 minutes. Remove from oven and place baking sheet on a cooling rack. I topped mine with additional coconut when they came out of the oven.Cool completely before removing from pan. Store in the refrigerator in an air-tight container.


    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 cookie
    • Calories: 87
    • Sugar: 7g
    • Sodium: 164mg
    • Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Trans Fat: 0g
    • Carbohydrates: 13g
    • Fiber: 3g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 0mg

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    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Nicole @ Laughing My Abs Off says

      July 16, 2019 at 11:47 am

      If you're craving banana bread, zucchini bread, and cookies all at once (raises hand right away), these are PERFECT! Less cookies and more little pillowy muffin top bites of perfection, but they honestly taste like a fusion of these three, and it's better than you could imagine.
      I've been taking a couple to work with some summer berries, and it's been the best portable breakfast! My mom loves them as dessert after dinner. To each their own! Thanks Alexis <3
      Oh and pro tip: add a smidgen of nutmeg 😉

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 16, 2019 at 12:49 pm

        Awwww thank you so much for the glowing review, Nicole! Also love the nutmeg addition 🙂 Enjoy!

        Reply
    2. Erin says

      July 14, 2018 at 10:28 pm

      I hoard pumpkin, too ?

      Reply
    3. Erin says

      July 14, 2018 at 10:28 pm

      I hoard pumpkin, too ?

      Reply
    4. katie says

      November 26, 2016 at 11:56 am

      Is there something I can replace the sugar with?? Maple syrup, dates?

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 26, 2016 at 10:58 pm

        I haven't tried them with another sugar, sorry! Since these aren't blended in a food processor, I'm don't think dates would work. Let me know if you try them with something else!

        Reply
    5. katie says

      November 26, 2016 at 11:56 am

      Is there something I can replace the sugar with?? Maple syrup, dates?

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 26, 2016 at 10:58 pm

        I haven't tried them with another sugar, sorry! Since these aren't blended in a food processor, I'm don't think dates would work. Let me know if you try them with something else!

        Reply
    6. Mary says

      November 07, 2016 at 7:46 pm

      I’ve been obsessed with Zucchini bread since I was young. I’ve never made zucchini cookies before and I’m very curious to see how they turn out and who I can fool them with. Most people don’t believe healthy food can taste just as good as unhealthy food so I try to trick people all the time and this recipe is a great candidate. 🙂

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 08, 2016 at 11:20 am

        I LOVE that! I totally agree, the look one people's faces when they hear the good-for-you ingredients is amazing. Let me know how it goes 🙂

        Reply
    7. Mary says

      November 07, 2016 at 7:46 pm

      I’ve been obsessed with Zucchini bread since I was young. I’ve never made zucchini cookies before and I’m very curious to see how they turn out and who I can fool them with. Most people don’t believe healthy food can taste just as good as unhealthy food so I try to trick people all the time and this recipe is a great candidate. 🙂

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 08, 2016 at 11:20 am

        I LOVE that! I totally agree, the look one people's faces when they hear the good-for-you ingredients is amazing. Let me know how it goes 🙂

        Reply
    8. Mary @ Fit and Fed says

      September 20, 2016 at 12:56 am

      Hi Alexis, this one goes right onto my "Recipes to Try" Pinterest board. Looks like a much better use of overripe bananas than banana bread! I love a puffed-up yet healthy cookie like these look to be.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 20, 2016 at 10:04 am

        So happy you're going to try them! They're dreamy.

        Reply
    9. Mary @ Fit and Fed says

      September 20, 2016 at 12:56 am

      Hi Alexis, this one goes right onto my "Recipes to Try" Pinterest board. Looks like a much better use of overripe bananas than banana bread! I love a puffed-up yet healthy cookie like these look to be.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 20, 2016 at 10:04 am

        So happy you're going to try them! They're dreamy.

        Reply
    10. Kristen says

      September 10, 2016 at 10:52 pm

      Hello, I just found your blog through Bob's on FB, clicked through since these look AMAZING and I have 2 zucchini the size of my leg to use up. My question is- what can I sub for the coconut products to keep it fluffy? I am allergic to dairy & coconut so any help would be great!!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 12, 2016 at 7:55 am

        Hey Kristen! Glad to hear you stumbled upon the blog 🙂 Unfortunately coconut flour is super unique so there isn't a substitute. I would try another cookie option instead!

        Reply
    11. Kristen says

      September 10, 2016 at 10:52 pm

      Hello, I just found your blog through Bob's on FB, clicked through since these look AMAZING and I have 2 zucchini the size of my leg to use up. My question is- what can I sub for the coconut products to keep it fluffy? I am allergic to dairy & coconut so any help would be great!!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 12, 2016 at 7:55 am

        Hey Kristen! Glad to hear you stumbled upon the blog 🙂 Unfortunately coconut flour is super unique so there isn't a substitute. I would try another cookie option instead!

        Reply
    12. Hannah Joy says

      August 31, 2016 at 3:02 pm

      I just baked these! They turned out really well, I used dates instead of coconut sugar to sweeten it up and added chopped walnuts and dark chocolate chips for the extra crunch. I left the skin on the zucchini so they were a tad bit bitter, but still tasty! Thank you!

      ★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        August 31, 2016 at 6:24 pm

        I'm so glad to hear they turned on well! Love dark chocolate chips 🙂

        Reply
    13. Hannah Joy says

      August 31, 2016 at 3:02 pm

      I just baked these! They turned out really well, I used dates instead of coconut sugar to sweeten it up and added chopped walnuts and dark chocolate chips for the extra crunch. I left the skin on the zucchini so they were a tad bit bitter, but still tasty! Thank you!

      ★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        August 31, 2016 at 6:24 pm

        I'm so glad to hear they turned on well! Love dark chocolate chips 🙂

        Reply
    14. Carla says

      August 31, 2016 at 2:11 am

      Hi Alexis, thank you for sharing the recipe Zucchini Cake Flourless Banana Cookies. I've tried to bake it yesterday, but it feels a bit sour. I think it is because bananas and I think to replace it with something else. Can you give me advice on this?

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    15. Carla says

      August 31, 2016 at 2:11 am

      Hi Alexis, thank you for sharing the recipe Zucchini Cake Flourless Banana Cookies. I've tried to bake it yesterday, but it feels a bit sour. I think it is because bananas and I think to replace it with something else. Can you give me advice on this?

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    16. Alexa [fooduzzi.com] says

      August 30, 2016 at 7:26 pm

      I love making cookies with almond and coconut flour! These look so so good. I haven't had my zucchini bread/cake this year yet, so I might just have to end that streak with these babies!

      Reply
    17. Alexa [fooduzzi.com] says

      August 30, 2016 at 7:26 pm

      I love making cookies with almond and coconut flour! These look so so good. I haven't had my zucchini bread/cake this year yet, so I might just have to end that streak with these babies!

      Reply
    18. Jamie @ Dishing Out Health says

      August 30, 2016 at 10:11 am

      Ok I've been wanting to put zucchini in cookies since like, LAST summer, and this recipe totally speaks to me! Soft + pillowy with all the gooood stuff. You rocked it, girl! Pinned!

      Reply
    19. Jamie @ Dishing Out Health says

      August 30, 2016 at 10:11 am

      Ok I've been wanting to put zucchini in cookies since like, LAST summer, and this recipe totally speaks to me! Soft + pillowy with all the gooood stuff. You rocked it, girl! Pinned!

      Reply
    20. Casey the College Celiac says

      August 29, 2016 at 4:04 pm

      Zucchini + banana = cookie is the best kind of equation there is! YUM!

      Reply
    21. Casey the College Celiac says

      August 29, 2016 at 4:04 pm

      Zucchini + banana = cookie is the best kind of equation there is! YUM!

      Reply
    22. Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says

      August 29, 2016 at 2:52 pm

      Wow these cookie cakes look absolutely delicious. As soon as it cools down, I am turning on the oven to make a batch. Great recipe. What is your usual gluten free flour combination? I would love to know. There are times if I just use one, i.e. almond or coconut my recipes don't hold.

      Reply
    23. Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says

      August 29, 2016 at 2:52 pm

      Wow these cookie cakes look absolutely delicious. As soon as it cools down, I am turning on the oven to make a batch. Great recipe. What is your usual gluten free flour combination? I would love to know. There are times if I just use one, i.e. almond or coconut my recipes don't hold.

      Reply
    24. Julia says

      August 29, 2016 at 11:36 am

      Gaaaaaawl these are perfection!! Banana..zucchini...almond flour...coconut flour...I'm dyyyyying! Lettuce eat cookies for all the breakfasts forever and ever amen. 😉

      Reply
    25. Julia says

      August 29, 2016 at 11:36 am

      Gaaaaaawl these are perfection!! Banana..zucchini...almond flour...coconut flour...I'm dyyyyying! Lettuce eat cookies for all the breakfasts forever and ever amen. 😉

      Reply
    26. Cathy Wood Osborn says

      August 29, 2016 at 10:55 am

      What is the yield? I need to be able to calculate nutritional data. Thanks very much! These cookies sound and look wonderful. 🙂

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        August 29, 2016 at 1:26 pm

        Hi Cathy! The yield is listed as 14 🙂 Enjoy!

        Reply
      • Alexis says

        August 29, 2016 at 1:35 pm

        Also I just added nutrition stats for ya 🙂

        Reply
    27. Cathy Wood Osborn says

      August 29, 2016 at 10:55 am

      What is the yield? I need to be able to calculate nutritional data. Thanks very much! These cookies sound and look wonderful. 🙂

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        August 29, 2016 at 1:26 pm

        Hi Cathy! The yield is listed as 14 🙂 Enjoy!

        Reply
      • Alexis says

        August 29, 2016 at 1:35 pm

        Also I just added nutrition stats for ya 🙂

        Reply
    28. rachel @ athletic avocado says

      August 29, 2016 at 7:20 am

      The fluffiness in these cookies is UNREAL! These would be an amazing on-the-go breakfast too!

      Reply
    29. rachel @ athletic avocado says

      August 29, 2016 at 7:20 am

      The fluffiness in these cookies is UNREAL! These would be an amazing on-the-go breakfast too!

      Reply

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