So my life is very repetitive, another week, another batch of overripe bananas that need creating into something a little more interesting. As I entered my kitchen, I prepared to make my simple cookies then I thought I should make them a little more decadent this time. Yes this is basically the same recipe as last time and probably not worthy of a new post, but you guys seemed to really like the last one so I thought an extra serving suggestion couldn’t hurt.
These ones are double chocolate, cranberry and walnut and just as simple as the last bunch. We’re using a rich 70% cocoa and Cadbury’s Bournville which at 36% cocoa makes it a little sweeter. After all, it’s nearly Christmas.
This batch is still reasonably healthy overall with the only unhealthy element being the chocolate chunks. Oh and these ones taste even less like banana than the last ones, yay for me.
This recipe is gluten free, dairy free, vegan and soy free (depending on chocolate used).
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 12 minutes
Serves: Approximately 8 cookies
Ingredients:
- 2 cups oats (GF if necessary)
- 2 ripe medium bananas
- 30g chopped walnuts
- 30g dried cranberries
- 30g high percentage cocoa dark chocolate
- 30g lower percentage cocoa chocolate (I’m using Bournville, you can use white or milk if not dairy free)
- 1tsp vanilla extract
Method:
- Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees and line a baking tray with greaseproof paper
- Put the bananas and oats in a food processor or blender and combine until mixture is smooth but still has some texture
- Stir in the cranberries and walnuts. If walnuts are too chunky turn food processor back on and pulse gently for a few seconds.
- Now stir in the chocolate chunks.
- Once fully combined spoon out the mixture and drop onto the greaseproof paper. As with the previous recipe they can be quite sticky so using a spoon is easier than by hand.
- Place in the centre of the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes.
Enjoy!
To see my classic cookie recipe click here, and for my last recipe post click here.
I do like how you find ways to tolerate bananas in your recipes even though you’re not fond of them! 🙂
I don’t have a food processor, is it possible to make recipes like this using basic kitchen utensils or should I be looking to invest…? I do have an electric whisk haha.
Loved this post, these look absolutely amazing! X
YUM these look amazing, I am such a sucker for Bourneville, it’s definitely one of the creamier and nicer vegan choc options! I love anything baked with banana in too, I’d probably add a little cinnamon or maybe almond in these aswell!
Alice Xx
Your photography is amazing!
Mmm these look so tasty! Brilliant idea for the festive season ❤️ I do love a good chunk of chocolate in there too
Ellie
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This made my mouth water lovely! Your recipes are always amazing! Cant wait to try these!
Emily
These cookies look so good! I wish I had everything to make them right now because i would! xx corinne
Yum!! I will be saving this recipe to make for my vegan aunt and uncle as part of their Xmas!! And if a few find their way into my biscuit tin…whoops! X
oh my gosh these look so nice! A good way to have a sweet treat which is healthy at the same time! I wonder what it would be like adding nuts for example? Might try it! Lovely photography aswell, you can tell you take a lot of time and thought into your posts! x
Your photographs here are absolutely beautiful, and this is another recipe of yours I’m going to have to bookmark and give a go!
I don’t really like dark chocolate, but I’m an absolute sucker for Bournville!
Always on the lookout for recipes like this! <3
Morgan //
Looks amazinggg AND it’s vegan!
These look absolutely amazing! I’m definitely going to pop the ingredients on next week’s shopping list!
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Oooh yummy!
I wish I liked cranberries though! My fiancé loves them 🙂 so I will save this recipe.
Kelly
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Girl, your food photography is on point! Looking at those cookies makes me want to reach into my screen to grab one (or three)!
Mm this recipe looks so yum! I’d love to absolutely try this out.
Your recipes always look so delicious I love the fact that they take such less time to make also!
You always have such great photos! I love that you added a little twist to it great post as always
These look amazing! I love the idea of combining dark chocolate, walnuts and cranberries. Thanks for sharing x
These look incredible. I love baking at Christmas so I will have to give these a try! Your photography is beautiful.
Ph my goodness these cookies have my name all over them. I shall be saving this recipe to try with a nice cup of tea.
Your photos are amazing! Look so inviting YUM!
Jessica & James | http://www.foodandbaker.co.uk
These look delicious. All your recipes always make me think ‘I could make that’
I have one vegan friend and two friends who follow GF diets to pass this onto… and then I can try them once they’ve made them! 😀
These sound delicious and I love your photos!
Another amazing recipe Sophie! When I get more time over Christmas I’m defo going to try some of these! Thank you for the inspiration xx
Bexa | http://www.hellobexa.com
Omg I’m at lunch right now and I def want one! Airmail yes? Lol…great post!
Haha sure! Be with you in 4/5 business days…x
Sophie
Double chocolate sounds heavenly! Your photography is stunning, well done