Banana-Oat Cookies
From: Diabetic LivingSubstitute this cookie recipe for a sugary pastry in the morning. Instead of butter and eggs, this recipe uses peanut butter and a potassium-rich banana.
Servings: about 20 cookies
Prep:
20 mins
Total:
30 mins
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Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
1
large
banana, mashed (1/2 cup)
1/2
cup
chunky peanut butter
1/2
cup
honey
1
teaspoon
vanilla
1
cup
rolled oats
1/2
cup
whole wheat flour
1/4
cup
nonfat dry milk powder
2
teaspoons
ground cinnamon
1/4
teaspoon
baking soda
2/3
cup
dried cranberries or raisins
Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat two cookie sheets with cooking spray; set aside. In a large bowl, stir together banana, peanut butter, honey, and vanilla. In a small bowl, combine oats, flour, milk powder, cinnamon, and baking soda. Stir the oat mixture into the banana mixture until combined. Stir in dried cranberries.
2.
Drop dough by a rounded measuring tablespoon 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets. Flatten dough mounds slightly.
3.
Bake, one sheet at a time, for 10 to 12 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Makes about 20 cookies.
Make-ahead tip
Store in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months; thaw before serving.
Store in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months; thaw before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 113, Total Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 2 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 56 mg, Carbohydrate 19 g, Total Sugar 12 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Exchanges: Other Carbohydrate 1, Fat .5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Banana Oat Breakfast Cookie
Substitute these low-fat, whole grain cookies for a sugary pastry at breakfast and you'll feel more energized. They make a great snack, too.
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