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These 4-ingredient Samoas cookies put a healthy spin on the traditional Girl Scout cookie. Made with just four ingredients; bananas, coconut, chocolate and coconut oil, these cookies are easy to make and even better than the original.

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I love simple baking recipes just like this! You know, the ones that call for just one bowl and require zero precision.

Remember my 3-ingredient banana oatmeal cookies? These 4-ingredient Samoas cookies are very similar, except instead of oats I stirred in shredded coconut and then finished each cookie with a hearty drizzle of chocolate over the top.

So simple and so delicious. Just they way we like em’ around here!

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How To Make Healthy Samoas Cookies?

Grab your mixing bowl and a spatula, because that’s all you’ll need to whip up these banana and coconut cookies (aka Samoas). I promise, this healthy cookie recipe is as easy as it gets.

  1. Mash two ripe bananas in a large bowl.
  2. Stir in shredded coconut and mix until well combined.
  3. Form twelve cookie-shaped discs and place on a rimmed baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper.
  4. Make a hole in the center of each cookie using the back of a spoon (or your finger!)
  5. Bake at 350ºF for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. Melt chocolate chips and stir in coconut oil.
  7. Drizzle chocolate over the cookies.
  8. Pop the cookies in the fridge so the chocolate can set up. Eat and enjoy!

Once the cookies are done, I like to keep them stored in the fridge or the freezer. They are delicious eaten cold or frozen.

If you leave them at room temperature, the chocolate will soften and things can get a bit messy.

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Like this recipe? Here are some other easy cookie recipes:

  • 3-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies
  • Almond Joy Breakfast Cookies
  • Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies
  • No-Bake Almond Butter Cookies

If you make these 4-ingredient Samoas cookies be sure to leave a comment and star rating below letting me know how it turned out. Your feedback is so helpful for me and our Clean & Delicious community.

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3.94 from 149 votes

4-Ingredient Samoas Cookies

These simple and delicious banana oatmeal cookies use just four ingredinets and taste like a Samoa! Make a double batch and store them in the freezer for an easy and healthy, grab-n-go snack.

Course: baked goodies, cookies

Cuisine: American

Author: Dani Spies

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time25 minutes mins

Total Time40 minutes mins

Servings: 12 cookies

Calories: 133kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas (7-8 ounces each)
  • 2 cups shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips*
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 350ºF. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchemnt paper or a silpat mat.

  • In a large bowl, mash browned bananas with the back of a fork until they are broklendown.

  • Stir in shredded coconut and mix until well combined.

  • Form small cookie shaped discs, using your hands, and place on prepared baking sheet. Repeat until you have made twelve cookies.

  • Use the back of a spoon or your finger to create a small hole in the center of each cookie.

  • Bake for 25 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden and set through.

  • Melt chocolate chip in the microwave or over a double boiler. Stir in coconut oil.

  • Once the cookies have cooled, drizzle chocolate over the top of each cookie.

  • Pop in the fridge for one hour to allow the chocolate to set up. Enjoy!

Notes

*Be sure to buy vegan chocolate chips to keep this recipe 100% plant-based. I like these.

**If you want to add a bit more flavor, stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and a pinch of salt when adding in the coconut.

***To create more depth of flavor, toast the shredded coconut in a dry pan until golden brown. Cool completely before adding to the bananas.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 29IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg

About Dani Spies

Dani Spies is the founder and host of Clean & Delicious; a weekly cooking show on YouTube and a healthy eating blog that celebrates real, whole foods! She takes a holistic approach to health and wellness and is loved for her approachable, down to earth style both in and out of the kitchen.

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  1. Jacinda says

    4-Ingredient Samoas Cookies « gluten-free recipe « Clean & Delicious (5)
    Just made these. I added some vanilla and date paste to sweeten a little. I also toasted the coconut and…… added chocolate chips instead of drizzling, for easier storage. They came out amazing and my 3 year old loved them.

    Reply

    • Dani says

      Love the changes you made, sounds delicious! So glad you enjoyed them 🙂

      Reply

  2. Vera says

    4-Ingredient Samoas Cookies « gluten-free recipe « Clean & Delicious (6)
    Oh wow. It’s that simple and yet I can’t figure it out myself.
    Delicious, Thanks Dani!
    I am glad I made half a portion. They were good, and now gone! 🙂

    Reply

    • Dani says

      So glad you enjoyed them Vera!! Thanks for letting me know 🙂

      Reply

  3. Marijana says

    What is “shredded coconut”? Is it raw coconut flesh or is it desiccated coconut?
    We don’t use fresh coconut here where I live, so I’m not sure if I can make these.

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    • Dani says

      The coconut I used was dried, unsweetened coconut, not raw coconut. Hope that helps!

      Reply

  4. Sara says

    4-Ingredient Samoas Cookies « gluten-free recipe « Clean & Delicious (7)
    These were sooo good!! Thank you!!

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  5. Khadijah says

    4-Ingredient Samoas Cookies « gluten-free recipe « Clean & Delicious (8)
    Yummy so scrumptious!

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    • Dani says

      So glad you enjoyed them!

      Reply

  6. Christina says

    4-Ingredient Samoas Cookies « gluten-free recipe « Clean & Delicious (9)
    These were super easy and so satisfying!! Thank you for the recipe! I did toast the coconut and add salt and vanilla. Also topped off with toasted coconut after the drizzle!

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    • Dani says

      That sounds great! So glad you enjoyed them 🙂

      Reply

  7. Wendy says

    4-Ingredient Samoas Cookies « gluten-free recipe « Clean & Delicious (10)
    These are delicious! Even hubby likes them. I added the vanilla as someone suggested and they disappeared almost as quickly as I made them! We love them as much as the banana oatmeal ones on your site. They will be a staple in our home! Thanks Dani!

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  8. Khooshila Ramchurit says

    I made it exactly the way you made these baddies with the exception of coconut oil since I did not have at home. It’s actually an interesting way of enjoying healthy desserts. They are super tasty. Thank you.

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    • Dani says

      Yum! Love how you made them work using what you had:)

      Reply

  9. Sarah Rowles says

    4-Ingredient Samoas Cookies « gluten-free recipe « Clean & Delicious (11)
    Mine burned on the bottom and stayed mushy in the middle. Maybe it’s because I used aluminum foil instead of parchment. Next time I will toast the coconut first and add vanilla.

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    • Dani says

      That’s interesting… I bet it was foil!

      Reply

  10. Carl says

    4-Ingredient Samoas Cookies « gluten-free recipe « Clean & Delicious (12)
    These were easy to make and everyone loved them! Thanks, Dani!

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    • Dani says

      It’s my pleasure! Glad they were a success!

      Reply

  11. Dani says

    4-Ingredient Samoas Cookies « gluten-free recipe « Clean & Delicious (13)
    delish!

    Reply

  12. Gioie says

    4-Ingredient Samoas Cookies « gluten-free recipe « Clean & Delicious (14)
    These were amazing

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    • Dani says

      Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed them 🙂

      Reply

  13. Camille says

    4-Ingredient Samoas Cookies « gluten-free recipe « Clean & Delicious (15)
    I love these. I’m going to dinner across the hall at my neighbors tonight and needed to bring a light dessert. I made these, and they are unique and simple. I did add vanilla and the salt.

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  14. Iris says

    4-Ingredient Samoas Cookies « gluten-free recipe « Clean & Delicious (16)
    I’ve made these over and over. They are a hit with visitors and I’ve passed on the recipe. I actually make 12 little balls and pat them down with my fingers on the parchment lined pan. Also, I put dark chocolate chips in a Pyrex cup and place it in the oven during the last 10 minutes of the cookies being baked and it melts perfectly.

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FAQs

What are the ingredients in Girl Scout samoas? ›

Sugar, vegetable oil (partially hydrogenated Children and/or Babies, soybean and palm oil), enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate [vitamin B1], riboflavin [vitamin b2], folic acid), coconut, corn syrup, sweetened condensed milk (condensed milk, sugar), contains two percent or less of ...

What is in Samoas allergy info? ›

All of our packaging includes information about allergens in two locations: as ingredients in the ingredient line and, underneath the ingredient line, in a “Contains” statement (for SAMOAS®, for example: “CONTAINS WHEAT, COCONUT, MILK, AND SOY INGREDIENTS”).

How many cookies in a box of samoas girl scout cookies? ›

Samoas contain about 15 cookies per box.

What are samoas made of? ›

Recreate your favorite Girl Scout cookie at home with this easy recipe. These homemade samoas are made with a shortbread cookie base, caramel coconut topping, and a chocolate drizzle.

What are no longer called Samoas? ›

Due to a licensing issue, the two bakeries don't always use the same recipe or even the same name. Samoas come from Little Brownie Bakers, while ABC Bakers calls them Caramel deLites. The two cookies look the same, but if you check the ingredients and compare how they taste, you'll notice the difference.

What flavor are Samoa cookies? ›

Crisp cookies with caramel, coconut, and chocolaty stripes.

What is the problem with Samoa? ›

Human health risks, stronger cyclones, coral reef death, and coastal flooding are among the major challenges detailed in a new report on climate change in American Samoa published today.

What is a major health problem in Samoa? ›

In American Samoa and Samoa, the leading causes of mortality and morbidity are heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and stroke [27,28]. In Samoa, the leading cause of death is cardiovascular disease (34%), followed by other NCDs (18%), cancer (15%), and diabetes (9%) [27].

Are Samoa's Girl Scout cookies healthy? ›

Samoas: It's one of the classics on the menu and the unhealthiest. While it's lower in calories (75 per cookie) than the Rasberry Rally, Samoas have 6g of sugar per cookie.

What is the new Girl Scout Cookie for 2024? ›

The 2024 lineup includes classics such as Thin Mints®, Samoas®/Caramel deLites®, Peanut Butter Patties®/Tagalongs®, Adventurefuls® and other fan favorites. “When people buy Girl Scout Cookies, they're buying so much more than cookies.

What is the oldest Girl Scout Cookie? ›

In July 1922, Girl Scout national headquarters published an edition of The American Girl magazine for all Girl Scouts. The issue contained a recipe for a sugar cookie that could be baked and sold to raise funds for local councils. Thus, the simple sugar cookie was arguably the first true Girl Scout Cookie.

Why did they change the name of Samoa? ›

The major difference is the baker that they come from. They do have a few minor tweaks outside of that. Caramel deLites are from ABC Bakers, and Samoas are from Little Brownie Bakers.

What is the most popular Girl Scout cookie? ›

The best-selling Girl Scout Cookies are:
  • Thin Mints®
  • Caramel deLites®/Samoas®
  • Peanut Butter Patties®/Tagalongs®
  • Adventurefuls®
  • Peanut Butter Sandwich /Do-si-dos®

What do Samoa Girl Scout cookies taste like? ›

It deftly balances coconut, chocolate and caramel with a soft cookie crust. Samoas are really the only Girl Scout cookies with a classically chewy texture, and they're also a bit sticky if you break them in half.

Who invented samoas cookies? ›

Samoas — along with Trefoils, Thin Mints, and Do-Si-Dos — were introduced back in 1974 for Girl Scouts by Little Brownie Bakers, one of two U.S. bakeries with whom local councils have the option to work. The other bakery, ABC Bakers, produces a similar (but decidedly not the same) cookie called Caramel deLites.

Do Girl Scout cookies have artificial ingredients? ›

Ingredients: Enriched wheat flour (flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), sugar, vegetable oil shortening (palm and palm kernel oils), cocoa (processed with alkali), caramel color, high fructose corn syrup, salt, baking soda, soy lecithin, natural and artificial flavor.

Do Girl Scout Samoa have dairy? ›

Yes, some Girl Scout Cookies contain dairy as an ingredient, such as the non-vegan flavors like Samoas, Tagalongs, and Trefoils.

What are the ingredients in Girl Scout cookies? ›

Approximately 12 cookies per 6.2 oz. pkg. INGREDIENTS: GRAHAM FLOUR, SUGAR, PALM OIL, WHEAT FLOUR, CANE SUGAR, CORNSTARCH, COCOA, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF INVERT SUGAR, CHOCOLATE, MOLASSES, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, BAKING SODA, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, SOY LECITHIN, WHEY.

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