Better Banana Brownie Cookies |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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The canola oil & walnuts in this recipe are rich in Omega 3s while the spelt and oats are rich in folate and zinc. The cocoa and bananas are a good source of magnesium. Ingredients:
3 tablespoons ground flax seeds |
1/3 cup hot water (or coffee) |
2 large over-ripe bananas, mashed |
2 tablespoons honey |
1/4 cup canola oil |
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil |
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract |
1/4 cup milk (or non-dairy alternative) |
1 cup spelt flour |
1/4 cup oat flour (finely ground oats) |
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder |
1/4 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 cup rolled oats |
1/3 cup chopped walnuts |
1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven 350F, line 3 cookie sheets with parchment or silicone mats.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flaxseed and hot water. Let stand 10 minutes.
3. Mash in the bananas, then beat in the honey, oils, vanilla and milk.
4. Beat in the flours, cinnamon, cayenne, cocoa, baking soda, oats, walnuts and chocolate chips.
5. Optional: cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill 2 hours.
6. Drop tablespoons of batter onto cookie sheet.
7. Bake, one sheet at a time, for 10 minutes.
8. Cool before serving.
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