Heart Smart Cookie
I love altering recipes to create my own. My cookie has the cholesterol lowering benefits of oats, all the benefits of whole wheat flour and omega-3's from flax. I have eliminated most of the butter, increased the whole wheat and reduced the sugar.
2 Tablespoons Smart Balance buttery spread
3-4 mushy bananas (or thaw frozen ones to make mushy)
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 farm fresh egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
shredded coconut
2/3 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cup whole oats
1/2 cup flax
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
chopped dates
chopped walnuts
mini chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter in saucepan. Remove from heat and stir in banana, brown sugar,egg, vanilla, coconut and dates, one at a time until smooth.
In another bowl mix remaining ingredients. Mix both bowls together. Drop spoonfuls onto cookie sheet. Cookies don't spread so you can size or shape them artistically if you like!
Bake for about 12 minutes or until they bounce back when the top is touched.
These cookies freeze well and travel well, perfect for taking along on adventures! Enjoy.
