Simple Breakfast Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana, peeled and mashed
- 6 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3-4 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 1/2 cups oats
- 1/4 cup ground almonds
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch sea salt
- 2 tbsp pumpkin or sunflower seeds
- 5 tbsp raisins or chopped dates
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Preparation
Stir together mashed banana, peanut butter, maple syrup and vanilla
Whisk together the oats, almonds, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and seeds, dates, cranberries and chocolate chips
Fold the banana mixture into the oats until combined, shape the cookies into balls and flatten slightly, then place in the fridge to chill for an hour
Preheat your oven to 180C, then line a baking tray and bake your cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden
Leave to cool and enjoy, or store in an airtight container
Tips
Add whatever you fancy into this basic recipe, such as berries
Add a sprinkle more ground almonds if the mixture is too sticky, which can depend on the peanut butter used