Lightened Up Cookies for Santa
Author: Heather Brown
Recipe type: Dessert
- 1½ cups oats*
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large banana, mashed
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce**
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ⅓ cup chopped pecans
- ⅓ cup shredded coconut
- ⅓ cup semi-sweet or dairy-free chocolate chips
- melted chocolate for drizzling, optional
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, or spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add mashed banana, applesauce, and vanilla, and stir to combine.
- Stir in remaining ingredients until combined.
- Drop by spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet.
- Press down each cookie gently with back of greased spoon or oiled hands to flatten.
- Bake 12-14 minutes, or until firm and golden brown.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate if using.
- Let cook 5 minutes before removing from baking sheet.
Recipe by Healthy By Heather Brown at https://www.mylifewellloved.com/publix-delivery/
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