I created this cookie recipe while trying to be a bit healthier with the goodies. We love our sweets around here, so it helps if we are getting some vitamins along with them. I liked the banana cinnamon taste, but I think they might be even better if I were to replace the banana with some pureed pears, apple butter or applesauce. I’ll have to try that next time!
Banana Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
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1 cup whole wheat flour
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1 cup regular oatmeal (not quick cooking)
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp cinnamon
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6 tbsp butter at room temperature
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2/3 cup brown sugar
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1 egg white
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½ cup mashed banana
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½ cup pureed cooked carrots
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½ cup raisins
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
In medium sized bowl, combine flour, oatmeal, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Add egg white, banana and carrots and stir until well combined. Add dry ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture and stir until just combined. Don’t stir too much or the cookies will be too dry.
Mix in the raisins.
Drop on to cookie sheets using rounded teaspoonfuls. Makes about 30 cookies.
Bake for 13-16 minutes or until browned on top.
Let sit on the cookie sheet for one minute, then move them to a wire rack to cool slightly.
Enjoy! They taste best when they are warm and reheat well after a few seconds in the microwave.
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