Yes, I was skeptical, but it’s true!!
And only three ingredients!! Can you believe it??!!
Lately, I’ve seen all kinds of recipes on Pinterest for different things that call for 3-4 ingredients… pancakes, muffins, truffles, cookies, … After reading several dozen different takes on the cookies, I decided to add a few other things I need to have every day (according to my Dr.).
Here are the basics:
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Yep! All you need is 2 ripe bananas, one cup of quick oats, and your choice of 1/3 cup of raisins, dates, nuts, or chocolate chips. You can also mix it up and have a little of each.
Today I used dark chocolate chips because that’s one of the things (believe it or not!) that I need to be eating! I know, I know, it’s tough but. . .
To make these cookies fill the bill for my dietary needs, I also add flax seeds (either whole or ground, but I actually like the “toasty” flavor the whole seeds give).
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I realize I don’t need to show you how to mash ripe bananas, but I shared this photo because I just love the color of the blue with the pale yellow… (always looking at things as if through the lens of a camera, sigh).
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Mix in the quick oats a little at a time, and very lightly. Don’t mush it together. Be gentle. 🙂
At this point I add the flax seeds, ground cinnamon, and either vanilla or almond extract. (I love almond extract!)
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Shape into a small ball. I got 10 out of one batch, but you can make them bigger or smaller, whichever you prefer.
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Flatten out gently and shape into a patty. (These cookies do not spread out). You can also place each small ball on the cookie sheet and use a glass to flatten out a bit.
Now is when I prefer to add the “goodies”. On this batch, I placed the dark chocolate chips and small pieces of walnuts on each cookie as I shaped them in my hand.
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I used a greased, 12 inch pizza round because it fits perfectly into my small counter-top oven.
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Bake at 350 for 12-18 minutes. I actually left mine for 20 mins and they were perfect.
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Have them with tea, coffee, or cold milk.
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You can also add a spoonful of whipped cream, or drizzle left-over cream cheese frosting over the top. The possibilities are endless!
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It’s okay to have 2 or 3. After all, they’re really good for you!! 🙂
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Have fun baking these! Let me know if you try them and how you liked them.
Happy snacking,
Daisy
A Daisy Garden 