Date, Almond, Banana Cookies (Vegan, No Oil, Sweetened with Fruit)

Too many bananas? Tired of banana bread? NO PROBLEM! This recipe is incredibly, easy, tasty, and healthy! With the crunch of sliced almonds and coconut, you can't go wrong with these vegan, no oil, fruit sweetened cookies! And, better yet, you can have cookies for breakfast. ;)

Ingredients:

1 cup old fashioned oats
1 cup quick oats
2 mashed bananas (must be ripe)
1/2 cup almond butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped dates
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup shredded coconut *optional*

Instructions:

Following these instructions exactly will provide the best results.

1. In a bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until they become smooth.
2. Stir in the old fashioned oats, quick oats, almond butter, salt, vanilla extract, chopped dates, sliced almonds, and optional coconut with the banana mixture. The dough will be fairly sticky.
3. Shape a heaping tablespoon of cookie dough into a ball like shape and place on a cookie sheet. Press down to flatten the tops of the cookies. (You will not need to worry about these cookies expanding in size).
4. Bake the cookies at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. They should be golden when done.
5. Remove the cookies from the cookie sheet with a fork. Let the cookies cool and enjoy!

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No Sugar No Oil Banana Bread with Chopped Apricots

Ingredients:

4 overripe bananas mashed (a little less than 2 cups mashed)
1/4 cup applesauce
2 tablespoons flax seed powder
6 tablespoons water
1/4 cup cinnamon
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
Sesame seeds for topping

Instructions:

Following these instructions exactly will provide the best results.

1. Mix flax seed powder with water. Let sit until gummy. This is how you substitute an egg so waiting is key!

2. In a different bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and chopped dried apricots.

3. Once mixed, add the banana, applesauce, and the flax seed egg made in step 1.

4. Mix well, but do NOT add any more water. I recommend mixing with your hands.

5. Pour into a greased loaf pan. This is the only time I used a few drops of oil. Decorate top of loaf with sesame seeds.

6. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes at 350 degrees. A toothpick should come out clean and the crust should be golden.

7. Let the bread cool down completely. Use a plastic knife to make sure edges separate from pan. Flip over and cut with a serrated bread knife. Do not try this with hot or warm bread!!

8. Enjoy!

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