Are Bananas Good for You?
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Are bananas good for you? Forget apples. A banana a day keeps the doctor away.
Did you know that banana health benefits far outweigh those of the apple? That’s because they have many more vitamins and nutrients than their round counterparts. The health benefits of eating bananas are endless including weight loss, heart health, fighting cancer, kidney disease prevention, enhancing your mood, helping with acid reflux and heartburn and so much more. Click here to learn more.
Flourless Peanut Butter Banana Cookies
- 2 cups quick oats
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (or other nut or seed butter of choice)
- Pre-heat oven to 350 F.
- Mash the bananas in in a bowl with a fork until they form a paste.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
- Drop 16 spoonfuls onto a cookie sheet, shaping each spoonful into a cookie shape.
- Bake for 15 minutes. They should be firm and slightly browned when done.
***Optional Ingredients
- 1-2 tbsp maple syrup or coconut sugar, or stevia to taste
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (45 g) dairy-free chocolate chips or 1/4 cup add-in of choice such as chopped nuts, raisins or dried cranberries (add up to 1/2 cup if you want and feel free to mix and match!)
The maple syrup, vanilla, salt and chocolate chips are all optional. The most basic version of this recipe is just the oats, banana and peanut butter. Feel free to add in any or all of the options to suit your taste preference. Chopped nuts or raisins are also yummy additions!
Recipe courtesy of Running on Real Food