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    Modified: Aug 2, 2023 · Published: Dec 23, 2020 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

    Vegan Trail Mix Cookies

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    These easy Vegan Trail Mix Cookies are a healthy snack. They're made with mashed banana and a little sweetener.

    Trail Mix Cookies stacked on a plate.

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    "So easy, so good and so not guilty eating these delicious healthy cookies! I’m so happy I found this recipe, if you need a go to cookie recipe this is the one for you! I’ll be making plenty more batches of these! - Tammy"

    One thing I've been working on recently is cutting back on sugar. I don't make anything with white sugar except for homemade kombucha, but I do use maple syrup a lot.

    One way I've been doing that is by using less sweetener in my coffee. I have also been using dates more.

    For these chewy Vegan Trail Mix Cookies, I used mashed banana and a little maple syrup. They are the perfect combination of sweet and salty.

    These healthy cookies can be eaten as a quick snack with a glass of almond milk or eaten for breakfast. They're dairy-free and gluten-free.

    You might also like my Vegan Trail Mix Blondies recipe. Other sweet desserts are my Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies, 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies, Vegan Gingersnaps, and Vegan Cookie Dough.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 📖 Variations / Additions
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • Other Vegan Snacks
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    ❤️ Why You'll Love It

    • They are a healthy snack. They're perfect for road trips or on the go! Eat them in place of granola bars.
    • These chewy cookies are super easy to make with simple ingredients.
    • You can customize them to your liking. Use your favorite nut mix and dried fruits.

    🧾 Ingredients

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    • Banana: Binds the cookies together and adds sweetness.
    • Peanut butter: Adds protein. I used all-natural peanut butter. Shelf-stable peanut butter, creamy almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter would also work.
    • Rolled oats: Add texture. I used certified gluten-free oats.
    • Maple syrup: Adds sweetness. You could also use agave syrup.
    • Salt: Enhances sweetness. I like to use sea salt.
    • Trail mix: I used dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, roasted and salted peanuts, and dark chocolate chips (or dark chocolate chunks). You could use your favorite nuts, dried fruit, and seeds.

    To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    📖 Variations / Additions

    • Sunflower seeds
    • Walnuts, roasted cashews, macadamia nuts, or pecans
    • Dried cherries
    • Shredded coconut or coconut flakes
    • Hemp hearts, chia seeds, or flaxseeds
    • Caramelized Cacao Nibs
    • Cacao powder
    • Banana chips
    • Cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger

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    🔪 Instructions

    Peanut butter and banana in a large mixing bowl with potato masher.

    Step 1: Add banana and peanut butter to a large bowl. Using a fork or potato masher, mash the banana into the peanut butter.

    Dry ingredients and wet ingredients in a bowl.

    Step 2: Add rolled oats, maple syrup, and salt.

    Ingredients mixed in a bowl.

    Step 3: Stir to combine.

    Peanuts, pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, and chocolate chips added to the cookie dough.

    Step 4: Add in peanuts, pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, and chocolate chips.

    Cookie batter in a large mixing bowl.

    Step 5: Stir to combine.

    Cookie dough balls on a parchment-paper lined baking sheet.

    Step 6: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, scoop the mixture and form balls. Place them on a parchment-paper lined baking sheet. You'll need to flatten them since they don't rise or spread out.

    Bake cookies in the oven until golden brown.

    Gluten-Free Trail Mix Cookies on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
    Chewy Trail Mix Cookies stacked on a plate.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    How long will oatmeal breakfast cookies last?

    This vegan trail mix cookie recipe will last up to a week when stored in an airtight container in the fridge. If you prefer to store them at room temperature, they'll last up to 4 days. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months.

    Are cookies good for breakfast?

    These healthy trail mix cookies are a great recipe for a quick breakfast. They are made with rolled oats, nuts, dried, fruit, and peanut butter. They're sweetened with mashed banana and maple syrup.

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    If you tried this Vegan Trail Mix Cookies Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and let me know how you like it in the 💬 comments below. I love hearing from you!

    📋 Recipe

    Trail Mix Cookies stacked on a plate.
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    Vegan Trail Mix Cookies

    These easy Vegan Trail Mix Cookies are a healthy snack. They're made with mashed banana and a little sweetener. 
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 18 minutes minutes
    Total Time 23 minutes minutes
    Servings 12 cookies
    Calories 160kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Ingredients

    • 1 banana mashed
    • ½ cup peanut butter
    • 1 cup gluten free rolled oats
    • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ cup roasted and salted peanuts chopped
    • 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
    • ¼ cup dried cranberries
    • ¼ cup chocolate chips

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°F.
    • Mix mashed banana and peanut butter.
    • Add rolled oats, maple syrup and salt. Mix well.
    • Add in peanuts, pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, and chocolate chips.
    • Form 1 ½" balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Press down to flatten (these do not rise or spread). Bake for 15-18 minutes at 350°F, or until golden brown.

    Notes

    These cookies last up to a week when stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
    If you prefer to store them at room temperature, they'll last up to 4 days. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 163mg | Potassium: 174mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
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    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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    1. Tammy S says

      August 13, 2023 at 9:58 am

      So easy, so good and so not guilty eating these delicious healthy cookies! I’m so happy I found this recipe, if you need a go to cookie recipe this is the one for you! I’ll be making plenty more batches of these!5 stars

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      • Willow Moon says

        August 13, 2023 at 6:42 pm

        Thanks Tammy, I’m so glad you liked them!

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    2. Jacquie says

      December 29, 2020 at 2:22 pm

      i'm trying to reduce my sugar as well and i have a huge sweet tooth so i'm intrigued by these cookies. However, I don't use bananas. Is there something else i could try? thanks.

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      • Willow Moon says

        December 29, 2020 at 2:31 pm

        You could use apple sauce.

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