Description
A simple, wholesome, and naturally sweet breakfast or snack made with just ripe bananas and sesame seeds. Packed with fiber, healthy fats, and plant-based nutrients, this easy recipe is perfect for busy mornings, meal prep, or guilt-free snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas (preferably overripe for sweetness)
- 2 cups sesame seeds
- (Optional) ½ tsp vanilla extract
- (Optional add-ins) Cinnamon, honey, maple syrup, or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Blend bananas in a food processor or mash until smooth.
- In a bowl, combine mashed banana, optional vanilla extract, and sesame seeds. Mix well until evenly combined.
- Shape the mixture into patties, cookies, or bars and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown and slightly crisp on the edges.
- Allow to cool before serving. Enjoy plain or with yogurt, fruit, or honey drizzle.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for a sweeter and smoother texture.
- Mix thoroughly to ensure even coating and consistency.
- For extra crispiness, bake a few minutes longer.
- Can be customized with other seeds, nuts, or dried fruits.
- Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Global / Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies (¼ batch)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg