Eww... Vegan??? Healthy???......Don’t be afraid! These cookies are made without any dairy, granulated sugar or oil but are still somehow super delicious. They’re guilt free and also freeze well so you can pull them out when you’re craving something sweet.
Banana Oat Breakfast Cookies
Makes 25-30 Cookies
2 Bananas
1 C Chopped Walnuts or Pecans
1 T Vanilla
2 C Rolled Oats
1 Orange, Zested and Juiced
1 t Baking Soda
½ t Cinnamon
1 C Raisins
½ C Chopped Dried Apricots
½ C Dried Cranberries
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Mush the bananas with a fork. Add the remaining ingredients until well blended.
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Scoop out the cookies with about an inch between each other. A small ice cream scoop works best. Bake for about 10-12 minutes.
*I happened to find quinoa flakes at Whole Foods Market and was able to substitute 1 cup of them for 1 cup of the oats. This is a great option if you’re able to find them.
No Bake PB & J Bars
1 ½ C Non-salted Peanuts
1 ½ C Rolled Oats
1 C Dried Dates
Warm Water
10 Oz No Sugar Added Jam
Blend the peanuts, dates, and about 2T warm water in a food processor. It should be like a little moist, like a paste, so you may need to add a few more tablespoons of water.
Spread all but about ½ cup into a small pan and press down firmly. Evenly spread the jam over the top. Sprinkle the remaining peanut mixture over the top. Let it set in the refrigerator for about an hour. Cut and serve.
Sweet Potato Pecan Cookies
Makes 25-30 Cookies
2 C Pecans
½ C Rolled Oats
1 C Whole Wheat Flour
1 t Baking Soda
½ t Cinnamon
½ t Ground Ginger
¼ t Nutmeg
1 C Canned Sweet Potato (or Pumpkin if you can’t find it)
1 Orange, Zested and Juiced
1 T Vanilla
1 C Raisins
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Grind pecans and dates in a food processor. Put into a bowl and mix remaining dry ingredients in with it. Add remaining ingredients together.
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Scoop out the cookies with about an inch between each other. A small ice cream scoop works best. Bake for about 15-18 minutes.
As some of you my know, I have a rabbit. Well, these are a treat that I also get to share with her because they're animal friendly. We like to share fruits & veggies, so these cookies are a nice change. Try them with your pet too!
