Healthy Banana Cookies

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Healthy Banana Cookies
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Sun, 03-30-2008 - 12:10pm

There was some talk in the DYK thread about using up over-ripe bananas. I have been thinking about cookies and googled this recipe. I am going to give it a try.


Healthy Banana Cookies
Courtesy of Marilyn Schultz


3 ripe bananas
1 cup dates or raisins (I imagine these add sweetness to the cookie. I will either try dried apricots or omit entirely).
2 cups rolled oats
1/3 cup oil
1 tsp vanilla extract


Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl or food processor, mash the bananas, stir in oats, dates, oil and vanilla. Mix well and allow to sit for 15 minutes. Drop by tspfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes (depending on your oven).


 

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Sat, 04-05-2008 - 9:42pm

I just bought these new "as seen on tv" produce green bags and my bananas are staying fresh much longer than before.

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Sun, 04-06-2008 - 9:45am

Can you tell me a little bit about flax seed and ground flax meal?

 

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Sun, 04-06-2008 - 10:22am

Hi,


Flax seeds are one of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet.

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Sun, 04-06-2008 - 11:26am

Once again, thank you!!!!!

Ellen

 

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Sun, 04-06-2008 - 11:40am

That's good to know! I have also wondered about flax seeds and I'd really like to start baking with them. The fact that they can replace the oil is great!


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Registered: 03-09-2008
Sun, 04-06-2008 - 1:28pm

Hi Cathy,


You suggested replacing the oil with Ground Flax

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Sun, 04-06-2008 - 2:01pm

The substitution ratio is three parts flax seed meal for every part oil you are replacing.

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Sun, 04-06-2008 - 5:48pm
hello all :)
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Sun, 04-06-2008 - 6:21pm

I think olive oil would add an odd flavor to cookies. Olive oil isn't generally used in baking for this reason. Canola oil would be better.


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Registered: 01-06-2005
Sun, 04-06-2008 - 8:24pm
Thank you :)