Makes: 25 Small Cookies

With whole-grains, fruit, and no added sugar, these cookies make a healthy and tasty treat.

Ingredients

• 1 cup banana, mashed (use overripe banana)
• 1 cup quick oats
• 1/2 cup yogurt, low-fat plain
• 1/4 cup water
• raisins (1/2 cup, optional)
• sunflower seeds (1/2 cup, optional)
• spices, optional

Directions

1. Mash bananas, mix with yogurt and water.
2. Add quick (not instant) oats. Mix well.
3. Add optional add-ins if you wish. Keep them minimal.
4. Add spices, to taste (optional)
5. The batter should be thick and easily spoonable.
6. Grease a baking sheet. Place a tablespoon of dough on the sheet, thin out to a flat disk. Repeat with remaining dough. Refrigerate if any is remaining in bowl.
7. Bake at 350-375°F for 20 minutes. Flip and bake on other side 15 minutes to make crisper crust.

Source: University of Minnesota Extension

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 small cookie, 1/25 of recipe