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Home » Recipes » Healthier Desserts

No Bake Healthy Chocolate Chip Blondies

By Laura Fuentes Updated Nov 21, 2024

4.99 from 77 votes

Recipe

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These no bake healthy chocolate chip blondies are the perfect treat without the guilt! They come together in a single bowl and are ready before you know it!

You know when your body wants something sweet, but you just want none of the guilt? I have those moments all the time, and these Healthy No Bake Chocolate Chip Blondies is one of those healthy dessert recipes that comes to the rescue!

six sliced no-bake blondies with chocolate chips. Freshly shaped from a loaf pan.

Healthy No-Bake Desserts

Growing up in Spain, salty things are what we had for snack regularly. However, I hate to admit that I’ve developed quite a sweet tooth through recipe development. I try all things, snack on all things, and therefore, eat all things!

When it comes to desserts, I like to keep things healthy AND tasty, so I made these no-bake blondies for a group of ladies in my boxing class and they all agreed they were great!

Thrilled with my newly found zero-guilt dessert recipe, I now make them from time to time and keep them in the fridge for up to 5 days. They usually don’t last that long since my husband and kids have discovered them as well.

three no bake blondies in a small snack box with berries

Ingredients

What makes these no-bake blondies a healthy snack? The ingredients! Before making any swap, check what you need, what you can substitute, and what not:

  • Mashed banana: if you don’t like it or don’t have any ripe bananas on hand, try mashed pumpkin instead. The pumpkin texture is “wetter” so you’ll need to add 1 to 2 teaspoons of additional coconut flour.
  • Peanut butter: helps binding the ingredients. You can use a nut-free butter instead, just check the notes below.
  • Honey or maple syrup: both add sweetness and bind everything together.
  • Coconut flour: This recipe only works with coconut flour. Since coconut flour is not truly “flour” (it’s ground and dehydrated coconut meat), it absorbs 10 times its weight in liquid and it does not perform like any other “flour.”
  • Mini chocolate chips: you can omit them or swap them for chopped raisins, dried fruit, or chopped nuts in the same amount.

Swaps for Peanut Butter

You can use any nut butter for this recipe. However, nut butters that have a runnier/thinner consistency tend to need more time to set or 1 to 2 teaspoons of additional coconut flour. For a nut-free alternative, use sunflower butter, pea butter, soy butter, or sesame butter.

closeup view of freshly made no-bake blondies in slices

How to Make No-Bake Blondies

Making these healthy no-bake blondies is a very simple process. Can you mix ingredients in a bowl with a spoon and then press them down into a container? Seriously, it’s that easy. Check out the steps:

  1. Prep
    Line a loaf pan with parchment paper to remove the blondies easily.
  2. Combine
    Mash the banana in a bowl, and then add the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla. Once creamy, add the coconut flour and combine well. When the texture in the bowl has the consistency of playdough, and you pinch it, you know it’ll hold together. Finally, add the chocolate chips.
  3. Refrigerate
    Transfer the mixture to the loaf pan and press it with your hand to spread it evenly. The blondies will be firm enough after 1-2 hours in the fridge.

First time making blondies? Watch this short video to see how:

Storing Leftovers

I’ve always found that freezing coconut flour goods changed the texture so I would not recommend freezing these healthy blondies bars. The recipe doesn’t yield enough for an army so you probably won’t have many leftovers to freeze anyway! The good news is that they last in the fridge for up to a week.

To store leftovers in the fridge, wrap each square individually or place them in an airtight container and refrigerate them for a week.

These healthy no-bake blondies are a perfect treat if you follow my Family KickStart Program, a 30-day program created with a whole food and whole-family approach to eat real foods while eliminating processed foods and sugars.

three no bake blondies in a small snack box with berries

No Bake Healthy Chocolate Chip Blondies

six sliced no-bake blondies with chocolate chips. Freshly shaped from a loaf pan.
Servings: 6 squares
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Chill: 2 hours hrs
Total Time: 2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
These no bake healthy chocolate chip blondies are the perfect treat without the guilt! They come together in a single bowl and are ready before you know it!
4.99 from 77 votes
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Watch how it’s made:

Ingredients

  • ½ cup mashed banana
  • ¼ cup peanut butter
  • ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅔ cup coconut flour, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips

Instructions

Prep:

  • Line an 8×4 loaf pan with parchment paper.

Combine:

  • In a large bowl, mash the banana, add peanut butter, honey, and vanilla. Once the mixture is cohesive and creamy, add in the coconut flour and combine well. The final step is to add in chocolate chips and combine.

Refrigerate:

  • Spread mixture into a lined pan with your hands, pressing down and spreading evenly, to about ½ thick. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours until firm.

Serve & store:

  • Picking up the parchment paper, remove from pan and cut into individual squares.
  • You can wrap them individually or in an airtight container and refrigerate them for a week. While the blondies will change their texture, you can also wrapped them individually and freeze for up to a month.

Notes

  • Make sure to measure the mashed banana since coconut flour is not a very forgiving ingredient.
  • You can add up to ¼ cup vanilla protein powder for an extra protein boost (not included in nutrition facts).

Equipment

Clean Treats
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Coconut Flour

Nutrition

Serving: 1 square | Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 0.3mg | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg

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  1. Kyla says

    July 25, 2024 at 1:27 pm

    5 stars
    Tried these this weekend and they were perfect! My whole book club loved this healthy dessert.

    Reply
  2. chef mama says

    August 27, 2023 at 12:53 pm

    5 stars
    is this vanilla extract in the ingredient?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      August 28, 2023 at 11:25 am

      Yes! my apologies. Vanilla extract.

      Reply
  3. Carol Tedesco says

    February 03, 2022 at 4:50 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Laura , I just discovered your site by accident as I was looking for a recipe for boiled eggs, yours looked the easiest. Thank you. So I also browsed through some of your recipes and I’m so excited to try your No bake Blondies. I need to get the coconut flower first though. I will definitely be using your site for other recipes , oh I also want to try the zucchini chips recipe. I love to cook and bake. My sister has celiac disease so I will be baking som e goodies for her too. I.m also trying to eat lean without processed foods lots of greens and fruit in my diet. Kind regards, Carol Tedesco

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      February 07, 2022 at 10:41 am

      Hi Carol! Thank you for checking out my recipes! I hope you find them easy to make and boh you and your sister can enjoy. I definitely recommend these healthy blondies!

      Reply
  4. Bob says

    December 14, 2021 at 11:38 am

    5 stars
    Can I use prunes instead of bananas?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      December 23, 2021 at 10:44 pm

      I have not tried these with prunes. Let me know how they turn out! Definitely high fiber!

      Reply
  5. Aerial says

    March 16, 2021 at 3:28 pm

    5 stars
    I don’t have any bananas on the counter right now, but I have some over ripe ones in the freezer, will these work?
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      March 16, 2021 at 4:54 pm

      Yes. you can use the freezer ones but your blondies will look a lot more brown and you’ll need to add a teaspoon or two of additional coconut flour to absorb the liquid moisture from being frozen.

      Reply
  6. Patricia says

    February 02, 2021 at 3:15 pm

    5 stars
    Did you use salted or unsalted peanut butter?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      February 02, 2021 at 5:57 pm

      probably salted. Either will work!

      Reply
  7. Allyson says

    January 28, 2021 at 9:29 pm

    5 stars
    Laura,

    Can I use Almond Flour instead of coconut flour?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      January 29, 2021 at 9:57 am

      Unfortunately, no. Almond flour is not a substitute for this recipe with these measurements. You’ll have to modify the amounts in all the other ingredients.

      Reply
  8. krystal says

    December 01, 2020 at 4:35 pm

    5 stars
    Do you recommend trying with pumpkin puree instead of mashed bananas?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      December 02, 2020 at 12:28 pm

      You can absolutely use pumpkin puree instead!

      Reply
    • Intrepid says

      January 07, 2021 at 10:47 pm

      5 stars
      How did this turn out? I need a substitute for bananas in healthy recipes and I haaaaaaaaaate bananas for some reason.

      Reply
  9. Mark says

    November 24, 2020 at 7:27 am

    5 stars
    Works great with sunflower butter or any other nut butter alternative!

    Reply
  10. Mark says

    October 04, 2020 at 7:50 pm

    5 stars
    Going to try this with sunflower butter, since I’m allergic to peanuts. Will reply later once I try it. I will have to mix the sunflower butter a lot though, since the oils tend to separate a lot.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      October 05, 2020 at 9:36 am

      Thank you, Mark! It should work out just fine. Keep me posted

      Reply
  11. Kelsey says

    October 02, 2020 at 4:54 pm

    5 stars
    Mine have been in the fridge for 4 hours now and they are still extremely soft. I just threw them in the freezer. I did use regular flour as I didn’t have coconut flour. Would this effect that?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      October 06, 2020 at 5:01 pm

      Hi Kelsey, unfortunately, traditional flour is not a substitute for coconut flour in this recipe. Coconut flour is 10x more absorbent than regular flour and cannot be substituted without changing the recipe entirely.

      Reply
  12. Eleanor says

    August 20, 2020 at 3:17 am

    5 stars
    Hi, can you taste the coconut in this?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      August 21, 2020 at 6:25 pm

      It does have a coconut flavor but it’s not overbearing.

      Reply
  13. Katie says

    April 08, 2020 at 6:04 am

    5 stars
    Hey. I want to try this recipe but don’t have anything to measure the banana in cups. Do you know how much mashed banana I need to add in grams? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      April 13, 2020 at 8:49 pm

      1/2 cup of mashed banana is approx. 150g of banana. Enjoy!

      Reply
  14. ezabela khidhir says

    April 07, 2020 at 6:00 pm

    5 stars
    Does it taste like peanut butter?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      April 13, 2020 at 8:49 pm

      Unfortunately, you cannot. Coconut flour is 10x the absorbency of ap gf flour.

      Reply
  15. Kathie says

    March 12, 2020 at 7:37 pm

    5 stars
    Can you add walnuts or pecan for some extra crunchiness???

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      March 13, 2020 at 12:33 pm

      Absolutely!!

      Reply
  16. Jackie says

    January 29, 2020 at 12:50 pm

    5 stars
    What are the measurements if you want to add protein powder?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      January 30, 2020 at 10:46 am

      You can add 1/4 cup, max.

      Reply
  17. Kim says

    October 02, 2019 at 10:29 am

    5 stars
    This is such an amazing healthy treat. I can’t wait to make them again.

    Reply
  18. Jenny says

    September 29, 2019 at 10:55 am

    5 stars
    I just made my first batch of these bars. I had my 10 year old granddaughter, who eats gluten-free d/t psoriasis, lick the spoon. She said “YUM”. I also licked the spoon and found that I liked it too! Great recipe!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      September 29, 2019 at 10:56 am

      I’m so glad you liked them, Jenny! Thank you for trying my recipe.

      Reply
    • Becca says

      January 10, 2021 at 11:17 pm

      5 stars
      Is there a sub for banana perhaps pumkin!? Thank you

      Reply
      • Laura Fuentes says

        January 11, 2021 at 10:06 am

        pumpkin will work for this! you’ll have pumpkin bars instead. Enjoy!

        Reply
  19. January says

    September 10, 2019 at 11:16 pm

    5 stars
    My daughter loves these in her lunchbox & I feel great about sending them as a healthier treat!

    Reply
  20. Anne says

    August 31, 2019 at 4:10 am

    5 stars
    Can I use green banana flour instead the coconut flour?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      September 27, 2019 at 2:43 pm

      Unfortunately, there is no substitute for coconut flour. Banana flour does not absorb as much liquid as coconut. Sorry! You’ll have to modify the recipe’s liquid measurements.

      Reply
    • Sophie says

      January 31, 2021 at 4:05 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe concept! I found it made a difference the second time through to use a really ripe banana. I also upped the maple syrup to ⅓ cup instead of ¼ and doubled the mini chips.

      Reply
  21. Sarah says

    July 17, 2019 at 9:23 am

    5 stars
    Hoping to convince my daughter to eat these instead of the cookie dough she keeps making

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      July 25, 2019 at 4:59 pm

      good luck!

      Reply
  22. Cristin says

    June 23, 2019 at 4:57 pm

    5 stars
    Love this recipe! They’re so yummy! When adding the protein powder do you need to remove any of the coconut flour?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      July 12, 2019 at 2:10 pm

      When I add the protein powder they turn out a bit more dense but not enough that will make you change the coconut flour amount. I’m so glad you enjoyed them Cristin!

      Reply
  23. Taysom Garside says

    May 23, 2019 at 6:28 pm

    5 stars
    I work for my university’s wellness center where we help students learn to eat healthier. I was wondering if if would be okay with you if I used your photo as an example to the students of a healthy treat they can make? We will make sure to give you photo credit and leave the water mark on it so people know it is your photo.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      May 28, 2019 at 9:17 am

      Sure thing. Thanks Taysom!

      Reply
  24. Michelle says

    May 16, 2019 at 2:37 pm

    5 stars
    Hello, I made this recipe exactly as it is written and the bars won’t set. Is there anything I can do to salvage them? Any tips would be appreciated. Thank you!!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      May 22, 2019 at 12:47 pm

      Michelle, I’m sorry you’re having trouble with the bars. This is a coconut flour issue. Add a little more, that should do it!

      Reply
  25. sara says

    April 01, 2019 at 2:33 pm

    5 stars
    Can you substitute oat flour instead of coconut flour? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      April 08, 2019 at 3:46 pm

      Unfortunately, no. The oat flour does not absorb the 10:1 ratio like coconut flour. sorry! You’d have to add more to the recipe.

      Reply
  26. Alex K Levine says

    March 13, 2019 at 2:49 pm

    5 stars
    How many grams of coconut flour is needed? I prefer to weigh ingredients when possible to make sure I have the right amount. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      March 13, 2019 at 4:51 pm

      80 grams approximately.

      Reply
  27. Erin says

    February 20, 2019 at 3:05 pm

    5 stars
    Planning on making these tomorrow . Do I need to have over-ripe bananas? Or will normal, yellow bananas work fine

    Reply
  28. Stacy Russell says

    January 24, 2019 at 7:40 pm

    5 stars
    These look so good. I can’t wait to make them. I am always looking for quick no bake snack ideas and we love anything with chocolate chips. 🙂 I found this on Pinterest and it had been saved over 100k times. Figured I better check it out.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      January 26, 2019 at 10:42 am

      Thanks for trying them Stacy!

      Reply
  29. Alexis says

    January 16, 2019 at 9:15 pm

    5 stars
    I tried this recipe and it came out kind of bland and chalky, what do you suggest?!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      January 18, 2019 at 4:03 pm

      It’s far from bland. were any substitutions made? What brand of coconut flour did you use? and what type of nut butter was used?

      Reply
  30. LL says

    January 15, 2019 at 1:58 pm

    5 stars
    I tried this with almond flour and it never formed up. I also wasn’t measuring how much almond flour I was using, though. However, the taste was just fine! I’m just going to use it as a dip!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      January 16, 2019 at 1:07 pm

      That is because almond flour is not recommended for this recipe. The recipe uses coconut flour which is essential to absorb the moisture. Glad you were able to use it as a dip! I bet that fruit tasted amazing.

      Reply
  31. Jess says

    January 12, 2019 at 11:00 am

    5 stars
    If I don’t have mashed bananas, what can I use as a substitute?
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      January 16, 2019 at 1:08 pm

      pumpkin!

      Reply
  32. Susan says

    January 04, 2019 at 12:56 pm

    5 stars
    Hey there. My son is allergic to all nuts but this recipe sounds and looks amazing. Could I use soybutter?? I saw the other comments on nutbutter. Soybutter is pretty running though.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      January 05, 2019 at 1:06 pm

      Absolutely. Use soy butter for this recipe. There’s also Sesame Butter (Amazon) and I love it. not as runny. Enjoy!

      Reply
  33. Laura says

    December 03, 2018 at 5:48 am

    5 stars
    Tried to make these yesterday but sadly they still haven’t set! Not sure where Iv gone wrong!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      December 03, 2018 at 10:07 am

      were any substitutions made?

      Reply
      • laura says

        December 04, 2018 at 3:37 am

        No substitutions were made- it still hasn’t set ‍♀️

        Reply
        • Paula Rollo says

          December 05, 2018 at 10:04 am

          I am sorry but I really don’t know. I make these bars every week almost and they set every time.

          Reply
  34. Amy Carnrick says

    September 07, 2018 at 4:02 pm

    5 stars
    Great idea. Can’t wait to try. Thanks!

    Reply
  35. Ander says

    March 23, 2018 at 8:34 pm

    5 stars
    What are the nutrition facts Laura?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      March 25, 2018 at 11:14 am

      Hi Ander, the recipe has been updated to include the nutritional data. Enjoy!

      Reply
  36. Delia says

    February 26, 2018 at 10:07 am

    5 stars
    OOooh! These look both yummy and doable! I will make as directed because they sound so yummy but will also try with sunflower butter because if I could get my daughter to eat them I could send them to day care where no nuts are allowed.
    I was happy to see how easy this recipe looks because I saw a different snack bar recipe somewhere else recently and was horrified by the mass quantities of stuff (peanut butter and coconut milk – Whoa! high calorie and fat) for just 18 servings. It sounded delicious but like I should use it to fuel me as I run from coast to coast (haha! if only I would do such a Forrest Gump thing. hint: I would not.) So I was pleasantly surprised to see these as I can easily see myself making these. And I have coconut flour already! yay!
    Keep up the good work! (I love your non-dairy, gluten free and vegetarian recipes).
    Delia

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      February 26, 2018 at 2:32 pm

      I hope you enjoy these Delia!

      Reply
  37. Carmen says

    January 13, 2018 at 2:01 pm

    5 stars
    How many carbs do these have?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      January 14, 2018 at 11:01 am

      Hi Carmen, you can easily calculate the nutritional information for this recipe on any fitness/nutritional app.

      Reply
  38. BobbyJoeTheDolphin says

    December 05, 2017 at 7:23 pm

    What do you do if you don’t have any chocolate chips? I did not plan ahead when making this.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      December 06, 2017 at 10:17 pm

      you can make blondies without them, no biggie. add chopped raisins?

      Reply
  39. Holly says

    July 20, 2017 at 7:04 pm

    How many calories are in a serving of this? Looks yummy!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      July 21, 2017 at 7:19 am

      Hi Holly, we don’t count calories on our recipes (at the moment) but you can plug it into any calorie counter and you’ll have it!

      Reply
  40. Melissa says

    July 04, 2017 at 9:22 pm

    Do you think these would freeze well?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      July 05, 2017 at 12:46 pm

      I’ve always found that freezing coconut flour goodies changes the texture.

      Reply
  41. Malinda says

    June 01, 2017 at 5:15 pm

    5 stars
    Made these yesterday and love them! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      June 01, 2017 at 9:02 pm

      I’m so glad! thanks for trying my recipe!

      Reply
  42. lisa franklin says

    April 22, 2017 at 12:40 pm

    5 stars
    on the healthy chocolate blondies:
    love this! i did very little honey – just a few drizzles – and added more banana and lots more peanut butter

    Reply
  43. Felisha says

    April 14, 2017 at 9:03 pm

    5 stars
    Allergic to coconut. Is there a substitute

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      April 17, 2017 at 5:39 pm

      This recipe does not have a substitute for coconut. Sorry!

      Reply
  44. Rebecca says

    March 31, 2017 at 2:34 pm

    5 stars
    One of my kids is allergic to banana. Oftentimes you can substitute applesauce for banana. Do you think applesauce would work?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      April 03, 2017 at 1:38 pm

      I’ve never tried it for this recipe. sorry!

      Reply
  45. Jodi says

    March 31, 2017 at 1:01 am

    5 stars
    This was a great recipe! My kids & I loved it and it was very easy. I was also very excited because I’ve had this bag of coconut four in my cabinet for months and was so confused about how to use it! Perfect 🙂

    Reply
  46. Julie says

    March 29, 2017 at 9:07 pm

    Laura, you mentioned you could halve the honey by removing a tablespoon or two of coconut flour. Would I do that to the recipe as written above or is the recipe written with that modification already? These look great! Will try them soon. Thanks!

    Reply
  47. Danielle says

    March 27, 2017 at 3:31 pm

    5 stars
    `Hi Laura,

    I only use pea protein, will that work? And if i add it do I still use the same mount of coconut flour or will it make the bars too dry?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      April 03, 2017 at 1:44 pm

      there is no substitute for coconut flour in this recipe. Sorry!

      Reply
  48. Autumn says

    March 27, 2017 at 9:57 am

    Could you substitute AP flour for coconut flour? I know it wouldn’t be as healthy, but it’s usually what is on-hand.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      March 27, 2017 at 9:58 am

      Unfortunately no. coconut flour is not really a “flour” and it absorbs a lot more than regular flour.

      Reply
  49. Jacquie says

    March 27, 2017 at 8:35 am

    Can you you subsitute Almond flour for the coconut flour and app;e sauce for the bannana and Agava for the honey

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      March 27, 2017 at 9:58 am

      Unfortunately no. coconut flour is not really a “flour” and it absorbs a lot more than regular flour.

      Reply
  50. Sandy says

    March 27, 2017 at 7:26 am

    My daughter is allergic to coconut. Is there another option for flour? Also, with flour I was under the understanding that flour needed to be heated/cooked to make sure to kill any bacteria before consuming. Is this not true?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      March 27, 2017 at 9:59 am

      this recipe was developed to be used with coconut flour only. sorry!

      Reply
  51. Nina says

    March 26, 2017 at 11:40 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Laura,
    sounds and looks amazing! Would it be possible to substitute almond butter for peanut butter?
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      March 27, 2017 at 9:59 am

      Absolutely!

      Reply
  52. Natalie says

    March 26, 2017 at 9:38 pm

    5 stars
    What can I substitute for peanut butter? (We are allergic to soy too)

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      March 27, 2017 at 9:59 am

      there is a no-nut butter made with sunflower seeds and another with yellow peas. I hope this helps!

      Reply
  53. Lauren says

    March 26, 2017 at 9:04 pm

    5 stars
    Do you think almond or cashew butter would work? My kids can’t have peanuts.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      March 27, 2017 at 9:59 am

      absolutely!

      Reply
  54. Hm says

    March 26, 2017 at 9:01 pm

    5 stars
    Why coconut flour? Can I use a different flour?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      March 27, 2017 at 10:00 am

      Unfortunately no. coconut flour is not really a “flour” and it absorbs a lot more than regular flour. This recipe was designed to be lower carb and GI than using traditional grain flours.

      Reply
  55. RW says

    March 26, 2017 at 8:46 pm

    5 stars
    What can I use if I do not have coconut flour? I have wheat flour and flaxseed meal.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      March 27, 2017 at 10:00 am

      Unfortunately those won’t work. coconut flour is not really a “flour” and it absorbs a lot more than regular flour.

      Reply
  56. Molly says

    March 26, 2017 at 8:18 pm

    5 stars
    Why coconut flour? Can you use whole wheat flour?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      March 27, 2017 at 10:00 am

      Unfortunately no. coconut flour is not really a “flour” and it absorbs a lot more than regular flour.

      Reply
  57. Heidi says

    March 26, 2017 at 8:12 pm

    5 stars
    If I don’t have coconut flour, can I use another type of flour?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      March 27, 2017 at 10:01 am

      Unfortunately no. The recipe was developed with coconut flour and not tested with traditional flour.

      Reply
  58. Eileen says

    March 26, 2017 at 8:12 pm

    5 stars
    If coconut flour is not an option, is there anything else you would recommend as a substitution, and how would it affect the measurements of the other ingredients?
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      March 27, 2017 at 10:01 am

      If coconut flour is not an option, I suggest you look at another recipe that uses traditional flour. I have not tested it with other substitutes. sorry!

      Reply
      • Jen says

        April 21, 2017 at 9:58 am

        5 stars
        I used wheat flour, they were good

        Reply
        • Laura Fuentes says

          April 21, 2017 at 11:48 am

          🙂

          Reply
        • Faiza says

          November 09, 2018 at 3:01 am

          5 stars
          Wouldnt raw unroasted/uncooked wheat flour cause stomach ache?

          Reply
  59. Lisa says

    March 26, 2017 at 10:23 am

    5 stars
    Have you tried using almond butter or cashew butter instead of peanut butter?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      March 27, 2017 at 10:02 am

      Yes, and both work wonderfully!

      Reply
  60. Emilia says

    March 23, 2017 at 11:49 am

    5 stars
    These look great! I’m always looking for healthy and sweet snacks. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  61. Molly says

    March 22, 2017 at 9:17 am

    4 stars
    When you add the vanilla protien powder do you need to make an adjustment to the amount of coconut flour you add?

    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      March 22, 2017 at 1:17 pm

      No. I just add 1/4 cup of vanilla protein powder to the recipe as written. Now, if my bananas are on the small side, I might add a tablespoon of water. You’ll feel the texture. I hope it helps!

      Reply

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