Banana Oat 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
- Wash hands, make sure utensils and counter top are clean.
- Mash bananas, mix with yogurt and water.
- Add quick (not instant) oats. Mix well.
- Add optional add-ins if you wish. Keep them minimal.
- Add spices, to taste (optional).
- The batter should be thick and easily spoonable.
- 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.
- Bake at 350-375 °F for 20 minutes. Flip and bake on other side 15 minutes to make crisper crust.
Notes
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