These lighter 5-Ingredient Guilt-free Elvis Cookies will definitely satisfy any sweet cravings, and in just a few easy steps!

Why this Recipe Works:

• These treats aren’t only d-lish, but they’re on the healthier side, too! This is all thanks to their high-fiber, high nutrient and minimally processed ingredients.
• Easy to assemble, these cookies are perfect to make with kids, or anytime you need a quick and simple treat!

Why are they called Elvis Cookies?

• Elvis Presley loved the combination of peanut butter and banana, which are two of the star ingredients in these cookies!  Adding chocolate chunks, oatmeal and maple syrup truly take that combo to the next level of deliciousness.

Want to try some other easy cookie recipes? Then you have to try my:

• 4-Ingredient Soft Peanut Butter Cookies
• 5-Ingredient Pumpkin Spiced Peanut Butter Cookies
• Vegan Monster Cookies
• And of course, my Peanut’s Bake Shop Cookie Kits!

How to Make 5-Ingredient Guilt-Free Elvis Cookies:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F/177°C.

2. In a bowl, mash the banana with a fork until it’s mostly smooth.

3. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and mix well.

4. Drop 6 equal-sized and evenly spaced mounds onto a parchment-lined or nonstick baking sheet.

5. Bake for 10 minutes or until set. Immediately sprinkle a little salt to the surface of each cookie, if desired.

Transfer to a cooling rack once they’re done. Enjoy!

Top Tips for Making 5-Ingredient Guilt-Free Elvis Cookies:

• If desired, add a sprinkle of salt (the coarse type, if you have it) to the tops of each one to amplify the flavor experience.
• I like using big chocolate chunks instead of chips so the chocolate really stands out, but chocolate chips certainly work, as well.
• Try to use a banana that’s on the very ripe side, if possible.
• When buying peanut butter, look for a type that only has peanuts (or just peanuts and salt) listed on the ingredient label.

Did you try this recipe? Give it a star rating and let me know what you think in the comments below. Your feedback is very helpful!

5-Ingredient Guiltless Elvis Cookies

These 5-Ingredient Guilt-free Elvis Cookies will definitely satisfy any chocolate craving in just a few easy steps!

5 from 3 votes

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: gluten-free, plant based, vegan

Keyword: Vegan Cookies, Vegan Desserts, Vegan Elvis Cookies

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 cookies

Author: Audrey Dunham

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 ripe banana
• ▢ 1/2 c. rolled oats (56 g)
• ▢ 1/3 c. chocolate chunks or chips (80 g)
• ▢ 1 rounded Tbsp. creamy peanut butter
• ▢ 1 Tbsp. maple syrup (15 ml)
• ▢ Optional but recommended: one pinch of salt.

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 350°F/177°C.
• In a bowl, mash the banana with a fork until it's mostly smooth.
• Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and mix well.
• Drop 6 equal-sized and evenly spaced mounds onto a parchment-lined or nonstick baking sheet.
• Bake for 10 minutes or until set. Immediately sprinkle a little salt to the surface of each cookie, if desired.

  Transfer to a cooling rack once they're done. Enjoy!

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Notes

• If desired, add a sprinkle of salt (the coarse type, if you have it) to the tops of each one to amplify the flavor experience.
• I like using big chocolate chunks instead of chips so the chocolate really stands out, but chocolate chips certainly work, as well.
• Try to use a banana that's on the very ripe side, if possible. 
• When buying peanut butter, look for a type that only has peanuts (or just peanuts and salt) listed on the ingredient label.

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