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Chunky monkey cookies combine bananas, peanut butter, and chocolate chips into one fabulous cookie. If you’re a fan of chunky monkey ice cream, you’re going to lose your mind over these cookies! They’re easy to whip up with just a few ingredients and totally delicious.
I’m a total sucker for anything with peanut butter, chocolate, and banana – that classic flavor combo is simply irresistible! These cookies combine all my favorite things, and the fact that they’re vegan and made with whole wheat flour is a major bonus.
The flavors of chocolate, peanut butter, and banana combine in these chunky monkey cookies, with lots of deliciousness in every bite!
Reader Reviews
★★★★★
Lucy
I’ve just made these … really yummy!! Thanks for a yummy recipe to use up bananas that wasn’t banana bread!
Ingredients & Substitutions
You can find the full printable recipe, including ingredient quantities, below. But first, here are some explanations of ingredients and steps to help you make this recipe perfect every time.
Here are the ingredients you’ll need for this recipe, including substitution ideas:
- Whole wheat pastry flour:Provides a lovely nutty flavor and a softer texture than regular whole wheat flour.Find this in the baking aisle. Learn more about baking with whole wheat pastry flour.
- Vegan butter:Look for brands like Earth Balance or Miyoko’s Kitchen,available in most grocery stores.
- Peanut butter:Creamy peanut butter is ideal,but chunky would add even more texture.Go with natural varieties for the best flavor.
- Granulated sugar:White sugar works best.For extra depth,try using half granulated and half brown sugar.
- Bananas:Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and easy mashing.
- Dairy-free chocolate chips:Semi-sweet chocolate chips are the classic choice,but dark chocolate chips are also delicious.Look for brands like Enjoy Life in the baking aisle.
- Walnuts:You can substitute pecans,almonds,or omit nuts entirely for an allergy-friendly version.
Ingredient Spotlight
What Bananas are Best for Cookies?
This recipe is perfect for using ripe bananas. You’ll want to select yellow bananas with brown spots because they’re the most flavorful.
If you don’t have ripe bananas, you can cook them first! Simply place peeled bananas on a plate and cook them in the microwave for a minute until they’re soft and tender. Then mash them and let this cool completely before adding to the butter mixture.
How to Make Chunky Monkey Cookies
- Stir together dry ingredients (flours, baking soda, and salt) in a mixing bowl.
- Cream together vegan butter and peanut butter. Then add sugar and cream until fluffy.
- Mash bananas on a plate with a fork. Then add bananas to the peanut butter mixture and mix until combined.
- Make the batter by pouring peanut butter/banana mixture into the flour mixture and add chocolate chips and walnuts. Stir until combined.
- Use a cookie scoop to drop dough by rounded spoonfuls onto a prepared baking sheet. Add chocolate chips and walnuts to the top of cookie dough balls.
- Bake for 9 to 10 minutes until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Storage Tips
Countertop:Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Freezing:Freeze baked cookies in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.Thaw at room temperature before enjoying.
Can You Make Cookies Without Eggs?
It’s easy to make cookies without eggs by using egg substitutes like flax eggs or chia eggs. These chunky monkey cookies don’t need eggs because bananas make a great egg substitute. Bananas change the flavor of a recipe, so you don’t want to add them to every recipe. Check out my Vegan Baking Guide for more egg replacement tips.
Marly’s Tips
- Spice it up: Try adding a teaspoon of cinnamon for a different twist
- Make the gorgeous: Add more chocolate chips and nuts to the top of cookie dough balls before you bake them.
- Don’t overmix the dough:Once you add the flour,stop mixing as soon as it’s combined.This prevents tough cookies.
- Customize your cookies:Get creative!Add a sprinkle of sea salt,a dash of cinnamon,or stir in other mix-ins like shredded coconut.
What Makes This Recipe Shine?
- Soft and Chewy: Removing cookies from the oven while they are still soft makes for chewier cookies with lots of melty chocolate chips
- Crowd Favorite:Everyone will adore these cookies!They’re a guaranteed hit with both kids and adults.
- Healthy:Packed with whole wheat flour and bananas,these treats offer a touch of sweetness without the guilt.
Chunky Monkey Recipes
If you love these vegan chunky monkey cookies, here are some more chunky monkey recipes you’ll want to try too:
Frozen Banana Bites
15 mins total
Vegan Chunky Monkey Ice Cream
8 mins total
Chunky Monkey Cake
55 mins total
That’s it for these chunky monkey cookies!
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Chunky Monkey Cookies
These chunky monkey cookies are bursting with peanut butter, banana, and chocolate chip goodness. With a satisfying chewy texture and wholesome ingredients, they're the perfect guilt-free treat.
4.67 from 6 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 28 cookies
Calories: 153kcal
Author: Marly McMillen
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup vegan butter , softened
- ½ cup peanut butter , creamy
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 medium ripe bananas
- 1 cup dairy free chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F/190°C. Place a sheet of parchment paper on a cookie pan.
In a mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients (flours, baking soda and salt). Stir to combine.
Cream together vegan butter and peanut butter. Add sugar and continuing mixing until fluffy.
Add bananas to a plate and use a fork to mash into small bits. Add to the peanut butter mixture and mix until combined.
Pour peanut butter/banana mixture into the flour mixture and add chocolate chips and walnuts. Stir until combined. Use a cookie scoop to drop by rounded spoonful onto prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 9 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Recommended Equipment
Cookie Scoop
Electric Mixer
Spatula
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Notes
*To make cookies look extra beautiful, add chocolate chips and walnuts to the top of the cookie dough balls before baking
Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 134mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 161IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator and should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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This post was originally published in 2010 and was updated to include new photos, new text, and an updated recipe in 2024.
