Healthier No Bake Cookies
Ingredients
* 1 ripe banana, mashed well* 1 cup sugar
* 1/4 cup cocoa powder
* 1/2 cup nonfat milk
* 1/2 cup peanut butter
* pinch of salt
* 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
* 3 cups instant oats
Directions
Being inspired by a recipe I saw for no bake cookies that used a
banana in place of butter, I decided to try my hand at creating a
healthier version of my family recipe. One mashed banana replaces the one
stick of butter, the sugar is cut in half, and a low fat milk (skim or
almond) is used instead of whole or two-percent. Of course, there is
quite a bit of sugar (one cup) in the recipe but it’s still much
healthier than traditional no bake cookies.
I think regular old fashioned oats might work in place of the quick
oats, but I had quick oats on hand so that’s what I used.This recipe was
orginally posted on my healthy living blog.- Place all ingredients except the vanilla and oats in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat – stirring often.
- Let the mixture boil for one minute, remove from heat and let the mixture cool for one minute.
- Add the vanilla and oats and stir well to combine.
- Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper and cool to room temperature.
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