Healthy Peanut butter & Chocolate Oats Cookies



Healthy Peanut butter & Chocolate Oats Cookies

▸ ▹ Vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free 
Yield: 12 cookies
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 10-12 min
Total Time: 15 mi

Healthy Peanut butter & Chocolate Oats Cookies

INGREDIENTS 

2 super ripe medium bananas 
1/3 cup (85 g) peanut butter
1/2 tsp (3 mL) pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup Raisins 
1 1/2 cups quick oats
2 Tbsp (30 g) 
2 Tbsp (10 g) roasted shredded coconut flakes**
1Tbsp (15 g)  chocolate chips
1/3 cup Almond power
pinch salt
1 tbsp cinnamon [power

Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F/ 180 C. 
  2. Mash the bananas well in a large bowl. Then add the peanut butter and vanilla extract, stirring until combined before adding the remaining ingredients. 
  3. Divide into 12, roll into balls and then press down to make a cookie shape. Place on a cookie tray lined with baking paper. 
  4. Bake for 12- 15  minutes, or until the tops turn golden. 
  5. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 2 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
Notes

  1. Variations: substitute the peanut butter for any other nut butter. Substitute the dried cranberries for any other chopped dried fruit. Substitute the coconut flakes for any seeds or more chocolate. 
  2. Storage: store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to two days, store in the freezer individually wrapped or in an airtight container for up to 2 months. 

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