There is no way that I would have guessed that three ingredients could produce such a tasty treat! Whether you are eating it as a snack while you are on-the-go, or savoring it a little bit of heavenly dessert, your mouth is going to be doing the happy dance!
If you happen to be serving these to your kids or grandkids, there is no need to mention that these cookies are good for them. This is one case where ignorance really IS bliss! With delectable treats like this, treats that contribute to your health, while satisfying your cravings, you now have a secret weapon in your hands. Share it widely!
INGREDIENTS
2 very ripe bananas
About 1 cup of oats (looks for gluten-free oats if you have an allergy– some oats are contaminated with small traces of wheat)
2 large Tbsp. of unsweetened cacao
Optional mix-ins of your choice (chocolate chips, cacao nibs, chopped nuts, raisins, coconut flakes, flax seed, vanilla, diced raspberries, dried cranberries, etc.)
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with non-stick foil or parchment paper.
Mash 2 ripe bananas in a bowl, and then mix in up to 2 large Tbsp. of unsweetened cacao powder and 1 cup of quick oats until a cookie dough-like batter is formed (the amount of oats you need depends on the size of your bananas, so start with 3/4 of a cup and add more as needed). The mixture will seem dry at first, but after a few minutes of mixing with a spoon it will turn into a nice consistency.
Place about 15 clumps of your cookie dough mixture evenly on your baking sheet. Flatten and mold them with your hands to form “cookie” shapes (these cookies will not flatten or change shape with baking).
Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-15 minutes.
Enjoy!! Like most cookies, these are best when served warm, right out of the oven, but you can also store them in an airtight container or Ziploc bag for later.
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Quick Tip: This dough will be quite sticky, so put some coconut (or other cooking oil) or butter on your fingers before you start the cookie-shaping process.
Recipe and image courtesy of Lilly at Listotic
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Have an allergy to bananas, is there a substitute for bananas??
SO nice to add that you must look for gluten free oats to make it gluten free, so many people don’t understand cross contamination. Thank you