0.3 cup nuts chopped your favorite (peanut, walnut, or )
1.5 cups oatmeal uncooked quick (or use old fashioned oats f oatmeal texture)
1.5 cups oatmeal uncooked quick (or use old fashioned oats f oatmeal texture)
0.7 cup apple sauce unsweetened
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 scoop vanilla protein powder (can be made without, cookie will just be lower in protein)
Equipment
bowl
baking sheet
baking paper
oven
knife
wire rack
tongs
pizza cutter
Directions
Preheat heat oven to 350 degrees.In a large bowl, mix mashed banana & peanut butter until completely combined then add in the applesauce, vanilla protein powder & the extract(s) ~ mix again until all are completely combined.
Add in the oatmeal & nuts to the banana mixture & combine. (** add the optional carob / chocolate chips at this time if you want them mixed throughout)
Let dough rest for 10 minutes.Drop cookie dough, by spoonfuls, onto a parchment paper lined cookie sheet & flatten cookies into circles. (** if you just want the carob / chocolate chips on the top of the cookies, add now)
Bake cookies approx. 20-30 minutes (some like their cookies less cooked, some cooked more - try it both ways to find which works best for your tastes) or until golden brown & done.
Remove from oven & let rest on cookie sheet for 5 minutes, then move to cooling rack. (if you want the traditional fork tong marks on the cookies, use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to score the tops of the cookies while they're still warm)When cookies are completely cool, store in a covered container. Enjoy!...or with a cuppa tea.
