SWEET & SIMPLE COOKIES
Get your cookie fix in without all the sugar. Add a sprinkle (2 Tbsp.) of nuts, fruit or dark chocolate chips if desired.
2 overripe bananas
1/2 cup nut butter of choice
1 cup quick oats
1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
2 Tbsp chocolate chips (optional, recommended)
Pinch of salt
Preheat oven to 350F. Mash bananas and nut butter in a
small bowl until a smooth paste forms. Combine
remaining ingredients. Using a 1 oz scoop or spoon, drop golf ball-sized
balls of dough onto a parchment paper lined sheet. Bake
for 10-12 mins. Yields 18-20 cookies. Enjoy within 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.
STUFFED DATES
Dates are naturally very sweet and therefore delicious! Your sweet tooth will be satisfied with a healthy dose of fiber and antioxidants.
2 Medjool dates, pit removed
1 Tbsp. nut butter, divided
Slice open dates and stuff with nut butter. Enjoy as a healthy dessert or snack (they’re great pre-workout!).
Preheat oven to 350F. Mash bananas and nut butter in a
small bowl until a smooth paste forms. Combine
remaining ingredients. Using a 1 oz scoop or spoon, drop golf ball-sized
balls of dough onto a parchment paper lined sheet. Bake
for 10-12 mins. Yields 18-20 cookies. Enjoy within 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.
•1 overripe banana
•¼ cup nut butter
•½ cup quick oats
•¼ tsp cinnamon (optional)
•¼ tsp vanilla extract
•Pinch of salt