Chunky Monkey cookies with a healthy twist of clean eating ingredients you may already have in your pantry.

These cookies are super simple to create and easily whipped up in a matter of minutes, with no fuss, and chock full of nutrition. These yummy delights are high in dietary fiber to keep you moving and satisfied, it has no cholesterol, low in sodium and high in manganese and vitamin B6. You may feel free and add in a combination of nuts, dried fruit or chocolate chips to the mix.  A totally guilt free treat for you and your loved ones.

 

SERVES: about 16-18

 

INGREDIENTS:

3 bananas, ripe

2 cups old fashioned oats

1/4 cup peanut butter, organic

1/4 cup cocoa powder

1/2 cup applesauce

1/4 cup flax seed meal

1 tsp vanilla, pure

dash sea salt

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, mash the bananas and stir in the rest of the ingredients. At this time you may add in other items and blend. Once mixed, let the batter stand for about 20 minutes to set and then drop the dough onto a ungreased cookie sheet with a silpat or parchment.

Let the cookies bake for about 10-12 minutes. Keep in mind they will retain their shape while cooking. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely before storing in the refrigerator for freshness or to enjoy.

 

NUTRITIONAL CONTENT: calories 98; total fat 3.5g; sodium 36mg; potassium 196mg; total carbohydrates 14.9g; dietary fiber 2.8g; sugars 4g; protein 3.2g; calcium 1%; vitamin C 3% and iron 9%. No cholesterol, low in sodium, high in dietary fiber and very high in manganese and vitamin B6 type of treat.

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