Healthy Cowboy Cookies

• Vegan
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 1 Banana, Large

• Canned Goods

  • 1/2 cup Applesauce, unsweetened

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 1/2 cups Oats

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Chocolate
  • 1/3 cup Chocolate chips, semi-sweet or dairy-free
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Vanilla

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/3 cup Coconut
  • 1/3 cup Pecans

Found on sinfulnutrition.com

Ingredients

• 1½ cups oats*
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 large banana, mashed
• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce**
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ⅓ cup chopped pecans
• ⅓ cup shredded coconut
• ⅓ cup semi-sweet or dairy-free chocolate chips
• melted chocolate for drizzling, optional

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, or spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine oats, cinnamon, and salt.
• Add mashed banana, applesauce, and vanilla, and stir to combine.
• Stir in remaining ingredients until combined.
• Drop by spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet.
• Press down each cookie gently with back of greased spoon or oiled hands to flatten.
• Bake 12-14 minutes, or until firm and golden brown.
• Drizzle with melted chocolate if using.
• Let cook 5 minutes before removing from baking sheet.