I was off looking for a cookie made without sugar and found an online recipe that was basically oatmeal and ripe/over ripe bananas. I don't remember what the recipe was now, but it is EASY, sweet, and very adaptable. I make it different every time. I hope you enjoy playing with these!
The Basic:
ripe or over ripe bananas, mashed
about an equal amount of oatmeal
I add an oil. Coconut oil, peanut butter, almond butter. I bet butter would work, too. I've made them without an oil, but I think one helps round out the flavor and they don't stick to the pan.
Being a chocoholic, I add cocoa powder, regular or dark. Just toss some in.
Or not!
Usually I add stuff, like nuts, dried cranberries, raisins, blueberries, vanilla, cinnamon. Lemon extract might be nice if you don't add cocoa. I must try that. Or almond extract? I haven't tried that either. Rum! That might give it a kick. Let your imagination run wild.
Plop it by the spoonful (my batter is usually pretty soft) onto a baking pan and bake about 12 - 15 minutes in a 350 degree oven. Less time is softer. They will harden up a bit after they cool. Hmmm. I bet plain whipping cream on top would be good, too. Sorta like a banana split without the ice cream. Because of the banana, I usually refrigerate them.
Enjoy!
The Basic:
ripe or over ripe bananas, mashed
about an equal amount of oatmeal
I add an oil. Coconut oil, peanut butter, almond butter. I bet butter would work, too. I've made them without an oil, but I think one helps round out the flavor and they don't stick to the pan.
Being a chocoholic, I add cocoa powder, regular or dark. Just toss some in.
Or not!
Usually I add stuff, like nuts, dried cranberries, raisins, blueberries, vanilla, cinnamon. Lemon extract might be nice if you don't add cocoa. I must try that. Or almond extract? I haven't tried that either. Rum! That might give it a kick. Let your imagination run wild.
Plop it by the spoonful (my batter is usually pretty soft) onto a baking pan and bake about 12 - 15 minutes in a 350 degree oven. Less time is softer. They will harden up a bit after they cool. Hmmm. I bet plain whipping cream on top would be good, too. Sorta like a banana split without the ice cream. Because of the banana, I usually refrigerate them.
Enjoy!