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Cakes & Bakes: Almond banana cookies

Almond banana cookies | H is for Home

We’re usually very good at not wasting food – but since the lock-down, we’re being extra vigilant! We had a couple of over-ripe bananas that, rather than discard, I turned into a batch of almond banana cookies.

Sliced bananas in a mixing bowl | H is dfor Home

The recipe I used calls for almond flour which I don’t have in my store cupboard, so I used ground almonds – otherwise known as almond meal. I simply upped the quantity until I felt the consistency of the cookie dough felt right.

Spoonfuls of almond banana cookie dough on a lined baking tray | H is for Home

The cookies were soft, moist and delicious – and should really be eaten on the day they’re made… which wasn’t a problem for us!

Home-made almond banana cookies cooling on a wire rack | H is for Home

I’ll be making these again – perhaps when I can source some almond flour – to compare and contrast.

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Almond banana cookies recipe

Almond banana cookies
Yields 16
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
40 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
40 min
Ingredients
  1. 200g/7oz ground almonds
  2. ¼tsp baking soda
  3. ⅛tsp salt
  4. ¼tsp cinnamon
  5. 1 tbsp maple syrup
  6. 4 medium bananasAlmond banana cookies ingredients
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Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 175ºC/350ºF/Gas mark 4
  2. Grease and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients
  4. Chop then mash the ripe bananas with a fork before adding them to the dry ingredients
  5. Pour in the maple syrup and mix until combined
  6. Dollop tablespoonfuls on to the lined baking sheet then flatten the tops slightly with a fork
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes - or until the cookies just begin to turn a golden brown
  8. Leave on the baking tray to cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely
Notes
  1. Add chocolate chips or raisins if the feeling takes you!
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Adapted from Simply Jillicious ©
Adapted from Simply Jillicious ©
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Cacao almond butter fat bombs

Home-made cacao almond butter fat bombs | H is for Home

My keto diet is still going well, despite being in London for a week. I kept up by eating cheese and mushroom omelettes, salads and snacked on mixed nuts while we were out & about.

Sweet treats and desserts have been proving a little more challenging. I’ve been reading a lot on ketogenic websites about fat bombs. They’re great for swiftly satisfying cravings and helping you over that mid-afternoon energy slump. They’re so quick & easy to make that I just had to try it out.

Cacao almond butter fat bomb ingredients in glass mixing bowls | H is for Home
I made a batch of almond butter a couple of weeks ago which is perfect for using for this recipe. If you prefer, you could always swap it out for peanut, cashew hazelnut or even mixed nut butter. Also, the cacoa nibs aren’t absolutely necessary, they just add a bit of texture and crunch.

Adding Stevia to almond butter fat bomb mixture | H is for Home Almond butter fat bomb mixture | H is for Home

I can’t stress enough not to be heavy-handed with the pure Stevia powder, it will make the finished product very bitter. I used a level smidgen scoop (that’s what the manufacturer calls the spoon that comes with the bottle). They reckon that that amount is equal to a teaspoonful of sugar, but it’s always better to err on the side of caution if unsure about how much to use in a recipe.

Rolling cacao almond butter fat bombs | H is for Home

Thanks to the cacao these are really, really intense; like the purest, darkest chocolate you’ve ever tasted – so a single bomb is all you need. They’re like little petits fours, perfect to have with coffee or after a meal.

Home-made cacao almond butter fat bombs rolled in dessicated coconut | H is for Home

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Cacao almond butter fat bombs
Yields 12
Ingredients
  1. 4tbsp cacao powder
  2. 2tsp cacao nibs (optional)
  3. 2tbsp almond butter
  4. 2tsp coconut oil
  5. scant smidgen scoop Stevia
  6. 2tbsp desiccated coconutKetogenic cacao almond butter fat bombs ingredients
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Instructions
  1. Combine the cacao powder, cacao nibs (if using), almond butter and coconut oil. Ding the coconut oil in the microwave for 10 seconds or so if it's hard. Add a little more coconut oil if the mixture is crumbly
  2. Sprinkle over the Stevia and mix thoroughly
  3. Form the mixture into balls by rolling a teaspoonful at a time between the palms of your hands
  4. In a separate mixing bowl, add the dessicated coconut before rolling the balls, one at a time, around in it
  5. Put the balls into a long, flat dish; cover with cling film and chill in the fridge for 20-30 minutes to harden
Notes
  1. I've been having one as a treat with coffee and at the end of my evening meal. You shouldn't want/need more than a couple per day
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