Thursday, June 16, 2011

Rolled Oats Healthy Coockie

This recipe is very easy to make and good for the whole family.

Ingredients:
2 big and very ripe bananas
1.5 cup of rolled oats
2 tbsp of walnut oil (you can use vegetable/corn oil)
1/2 cup of raisins
3 tbsp of whole flax seed
2 tbsp of salted sunflower seeds
1 tbsp of peanut butter
1 tbsp of honey

How to:
1. Heat oven to 350
2. In a medium bowl mash the bananas and add all other ingredients.
3. Mix well and let it sit for about 15 minutes at room temperature
4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
5. Using a regular spoon drop mounts of the mix onto baking sheet, about 2 inches apart
6. Using your fingers or the back of the spoon apply a little pressure on the cookies to flatten them a little
7. Bake for 16 minutes

TIPS:
>Use organic raisins if possible, they are plump and juicier.
>Publix carries whole flax seeds and sunflower seeds in their Greenwise brand

Fun Facts:
Flax and Sunflower seeds are a good source of protein and fiber