Yesterday we got some snow, and I decided since it wasn’t a great idea to get on the roads {people from the South do NOT drive in the snow well} I was going to go on a little bit of a baking spree. Luckily I keep the baking basics on hand specifically for times like this.
I found this recipe on allrecipes.com. Using my Supporting Membership, I was able to change the quantity. So, the recipe I am showing is for 2 dozen while the original recipe is for 3 dozen. If you don’t have a supporting membership, get one! SO AMAZING.
Healthy Banana Cookies {from allrecipes.com}
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 1/3 cups rolled oats {I used quick oats, and it worked fine}
- 2/3 cup dates, pitted and chopped
- 4 tbs vegetable oil
- 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Stir in oats, dates, oil, and vanilla. Mix well, and allow to sit for 15 minutes. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly brown.
Grade: B+
Comments: These are very good! The best part is each cookie only has 44 calories! The banana flavor is subtle, so don’t expect anything overpowering. I was initially reluctant to add the dates, but they are a great addition to the cookie.
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Oh wow, 44 calories per cookie! I have dates, I have bananas – I’m making these tomorrow!