Work time munchies and consistent left-over and going-bad bananas prompted a search for this perfect quick, yummy, and healthy treat. Raw veggies, fruit, and nuts are obviously great go-to snacks, but sometimes you just really crave some baked goods! Carbs are just the best. So when I came across this little recipe on allrecipes.com I was pretty smitten. These Healthy Banana Cookies use just five ingredients, and I whipped them up in about 10 minutes late one night. They make the prefect little bites to throw in a Ziplock for a midday pick-me-up. And with no added sugar, the sweetness comes entirely from the banana and dates, so these really are guilt free cookies/snacks/treats/nibbles! You can click on the link to see the recipe on Allrecipes, and I've also posted my slight variation below. Instead of oil I used butter and also added a pinch of cinnamon. Happy baking!! Ingredients 3 ripe bananas 2 cups rolled oats 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped 1/3 cup butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Stir in oats, dates, butter, 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. Viola! All done!
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