Hubby says these are NOT cookies.  Cookies are super sweet and bad for you.

I beg to differ.

I found this recipe in a magazine and as usual, tweaked it to add things to my liking.  These are a great option for when you have zero time in the morning for breakfast before you run out the door.  Just grab and go.

I also sub them for a quick lunch and/or snack when I am on the road for several hours of the day.  Quick, healthy and good for you, regardless of hubby’s opinion.

Super easy to make, start to finish they are done in half an hour.

Ingredients

1 medium banana, mashed
1/2 cup peanut butter (or almond butter), smooth or chunky – your preference
1/3 cup honey
2 Tbsp skim milk or almond milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup regular oats
1/2 cup 12-grain flour (or whole wheat flour, I like the 12-grain though)
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/3 cup pepitas (raw or roasted, no salt)
1/4 cup sunflower seeds (raw or roasted, no salt)
1/2 cup dried cranberries, cherries, raisins or blueberries (experiment!)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F

2. In a large bowl, combine mashed banana, honey, milk, peanut butter and honey, mix well.

3. In a smaller bowl, combine flour, oats, baking soda and cinnamon

4. Combine dry ingredients into wet ingredients and mix until just coming together.

5. Add seeds/fruit and mix to combine.

6. On parchment lined baking sheets (2), drop 1/4 cup spoonfuls and flatten to 1/2″.

Bake in pre-heated oven for 12-16 minutes.
Makes 12 cookies

These freeze beautifully too so may just want to double or triple the batch if you are making for a family.

Enjoy!

Deborah