Quite the mouthful for a simple little cookie. But these things.. yum... they are worth it!
Recently I embarked on a serious journey to remove the toxins from my home, my body, and my food. This is something I've always said I was going to do, but I never completely give in... I'm giving in! I've been doing tons, and tons of research, because I actually find it all fascinating. But I am totally over the "ignorance is bliss" idea. I could go on for a while about that, but you really came here for the cookie recipe...I understand :)
I do have a sweet tooth, and I'm also super lazy, specifically in the morning. So the idea that I could whip up a quick little cookie and feed myself breakfast for a few days is the ideal situation!
Aren't they so adorable?
And now for the super easy recipe! (Would highly suggest you scroll down and read the notes section first)
1/2 cup rolled oats (I just used the Muesli I had in the pantry)
1/2 cup mashed banana (1) or raw applesauce
1/4 cup almond butter (or any nut butter, just remember PB is higher in fat)
1/4 cup raw unsweetened coconut flakes
1/4-1/2 cup fresh raspberries
1/2 tsp organic vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon
Preheat oven to 350F, or 176C (if you're like me)
Mix banana (or applesauce) with almond butter
Mix all the ingredients together
Spoon onto a greased (with coconut oil) cookie sheet
Bake for 14-16
Allow for the cookies to cool 10 minutes or so before trying to remove them from the cookie sheet
Now, enjoy these little things! I plan on having mine in the morning with almond milk. But they'd make a great snack, or an evening sweet tooth killer!
NOTES: The best part of this recipe is that it's totally changeable! Hate bananas..no worries just use applesauce. Coconut reminds you too much of the rum you threw up this morning...cool, leave it out, and feel better. You can also use fresh, frozen or even dried fruit.
Some other great additions would be dark chocolate chips, or if you have a real sweet tooth you could add some honey or agave syrup.
How did you make this? Any changes? Curious to hear your thoughts!
