Breakfast cookies- just the name of them sounds intriguing. A delightful combination of organic ingredients yields a hearty and quick breakfast or post workout replenishment. Make a batch of these and freeze and you'll never buy another Cliff, Luna or fill-in-the-blank bar again.
2 cups organic oats
1cup organic coconut flakes
1/2 tsp sea salt
1tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp allspice
1/4 cup ground almonds
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, pecans, Brazil nuts or favorite nuts
1 cup chopped dried dates
3 ripe mashed bananas
1/4 cup canola oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 350. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
1) In a large bowl, combine oats, almonds, mixed nuts and coconut flakes.
2) Stir in salt, allspice and cinnamon.
3) Add dates and stir until mixed well.
4) In a small bowl, combine canola oil, mashed banana and extract. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until combined well.
5) Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, scoop in the mixture. Press mixture with your fingertips to firmly pack into the measuring cup. Drop onto parchment paper, hitting the side of the measuring cup firmly against the baking sheet to release mixture, about 1/2 inch apart. Flatten until 1/4 inch thick and bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
6) Let cool before storing in freezer bag in the freezer or refrigerator. When you want to eat, simply remove from bag and let defrost for about 20 minutes or warm in microwave for 30 seconds.
Delicious and nutritious!
