3 Ingredient Coconut Chia Energy Cookies are tasteful post work out recovery replenishment. Made with simple ingredients in about 35 minutes in minimum mess. They serve well as a healthy snack for kids with no worries of them being sugar high.
Ingredients for 3 Ingredient Coconut Chia Cookies
Chia seeds – Apart of being a great egg substitute this super food is high in protein and omega 3 fatty acids. In addition to being gluten free chia seeds are high in fiber. Chia seeds are extremely versatile and fits in well in almost any recipe be it sweet or savory.
Banana – Again a great egg substitute. Not only its high in potassium but a fiber rich fruit as well. Banana is delicious and a versatile fruit to be used in any dessert.
Coconut flour – it is high in fiber, protein as well as healthy fats. Most importantly coconut flour is gluten free. It’s great for grain free baking.
How to make 3 Ingredient Coconut Chia Cookies
- Firstly, Isoaked chia seeds in some water for a few minutes.
- Secondly, in a larger mixing bowl I mashed bananas with a potato masher.
- Finally, I folded in coconut flour along with soaked chia seeds.
- Thereafter, I placed about 12 cookies on a greased cookie sheet.
- Lastly, baked them in a pre-heated oven for 30 minutes.
My idea behind this recipe was to come up with healthy post wok out recovery food. Rohit has been training for full marathon throughout spring.
Along with protein shakes as well as other energy drinks I wanted to give him some homemade energy foods. I wanted to provide him with a variety of food. Also I wanted to provide him with a little extra nutritious food for his well-being.
While I was planning for this recipe, I came across many of my friends and relatives who are also training for some sport activities this season.
At that moment I realized that 3 Ingredient Coconut Chia Energy Cookies would definitely be desirable. The energy cookies would suffice for that extra little nutrition which is sometimes required when training for any sport.
For kids, these serve as a healthy and delicious snack. I served these energy cookies to Yashvi for her evening snack. She totally loved them and hungrily ate 3 cookies. She wanted to save some cookies for later.
Again, over the weekend she requested me to bake some more of this deliciousness. She loves banana. So she kept screaming out of joy expressing her love for these energy cookies.
Her pleasure and excitement encouraged me to share this recipe with you all.
The only caveat of this recipe is that it’s not best looking cookie. However, I guarantee the taste of these cookies. Not to forget its immense health benefits.
My other few ingredient recipes are:
3 ingredients pistachio energy bites
4 ingredient coffee hemp energy bites
If you get a chance to make this recipe then please leave your feedback in the comments below and also rate this recipe. You may tag @kiipfit on Instagram. I love to see what you cooked.
3 Ingredient Coconut Chia Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp chia seeds soaked in 1/2 cup warm water
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven at 400 degree Fahrenheit and grease a cookie sheet.
- In a large mixing bowl mash bananas and add soaked chia seeds.
- Then, fold in coconut flour.
- Take about 1 tbsp. of the batter and shape it into round cookies. Place it on the cookie sheet.
- Repeat the process for the rest of the batter.
- Place the cookie sheet in the middle rack of the oven and bake for 25 minutes. Take out the cookie sheet and flip over all the cookies to the other side. Bake again for 5 minutes. Turn of the oven and let sit for couple of minutes. Take out the cookie sheet and enjoy the cookies warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- The batter will be sticky and thick like soft bread dough.
- For us the sweetness of these cookies was perfect. However, if serving to kids feel free to dust some powdered sugar or sprinkles to make it more attractive.
- The purpose of these cookies is to provide for post workout energy replenishment for the grownups.
- This recipe makes 12 cookies and the serving size is 2 cookies per person.
Nutrition
Woodsnake says
Delicious! I made a second batch adding chopped dates and dessicated coconut. These are fantastic little on the go cakes for Summer. They hold together perfectly. Just wondering how long can i store them in the fridge?
Gunjan says
Wohoo! so glad you liked these….totally love your effort to try these cookies and loving them. I actually never got a chance to refrigerate but I think it will fine for 4-5 days. However, bring them to room temperature by keeping them on the kitchen counter for 20 minutes or simply oven toast for 1 minute. Hope this helps.
Woodsnake says
Thank you Gunjan. I think I’ve taken your original inspiring recipe and diverged into cake territory. I’m now adding grated apple and dates and cinnamon to create a kind of lovely vegan sugar free gluten free cake that I can eat straight from the fridge. Delicious. Thank you again for helping to make cooking with chia seeds accessible to me.
Gunjan says
so glad you like it and I love your variations too 🙂
Archer says
Is this recipe accurate?? Are you sure it is 2 Tbps? Or is it supposed to be 2 teaspoons with 1/2 cup of water?
Gunjan says
Hi Archer, this recipe is accurate. Chia seeds is used as egg replacer. the basic idea is to soak 1 tbsp chia seeds in 3 tbsp water. Thereafter the measurements changes as per requirements. In this recipe chia seeds is the main ingredient to make these cookies fluffy, soft and chewy. Hence, the mentioned measurements are accurate. Thank you for checking on this.
Lindsay says
I love that these have only three healthy ingredients!! Perfect for when I start to try baking!! Thank you! xx, Lindsay
jessica says
these sound so simple and i love chia seeds. i need to try these!
Gunjan says
Let me know how it goes for you.
Julie says
Oh wow I think I’m in love! I will be making these soon! Oh my these look and sound so delicious. Thanks for sharing!
Julie.
Clarissa says
I love healthy recipes that are easy for me to throw together! Pinning! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Kate says
I totally want to try these! THey sound delicious. Thanks for a great idea!
Lacee says
I love chia seeds so I know that I would love these. Yum!
Sandi G says
I just started to experiment with chia eggs. This is on my list to try asap.
Leah says
These cookies sound great, and I can’t think of an easier recipe!
Rachel Ritlop says
These cookies sound awesome, and they’re healthy too! Win win!
Ashley says
This is SUCH a good idea! I get such a craving for something sweet after a workout and this is a perfect way to meet it-thanks!
Gunjan says
Thank you Ashley.
Mae says
These look so good & sound super easy! I can’t wait to try! All my favorite things 🙂
Gunjan says
These so easy too.
Nicola @ Happy Healthy Motivated says
I had no idea you could make such healthy cookies with so few ingredients! Can’t wait to give this a go!