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Banana, Pecan, Raisin Cookies

Eating healthy can be hard. Not only are there soooo many yummy unhealthy foods available, but I also don't want to sacrifice the taste. I am always looking for healthy treats to make for Chris and I. When I saw this recipe, I knew I had to try it. These cookes were absolutely declicious as well as quick and simple. The recipe I basically followed was from Watch What I Eat, with a few modifications.

The ingredients included:

• Bananas
• Uncooked, Old Fashioned Oatmeal
• Unsweetened applesauce
• Golden raisins
• Pecans
• Cinnamon

First thing first, I started with toasting the pecan halves:

I toasted the pecans at 350 degrees for about 8 minutes

2 very ripe bananas

Mash the bananas with a fork till creamy

All ingredients mixed in a large bowl

 Dollop of the mix on a cookie sheet lined
with parchment paper

The result after 30 minutes in the oven set at 350 degrees

 Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup of pecan halves, toasted
• 2 very ripe bananas, mashed with a fork till creamy
• 2 cups of uncooked old fashioned oatmeal
• 1 cup of unsweetened applesauce
• 1/3 cup of golden raisins
• 2 tsp of cinnamon

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees
• Lay the pecan halves on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and toast in the oven for about 8 minutes. Once toasted, lightly crush with a mallet
• Using a fork, mash the ripe bananas till nice and creamy
• In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients well and set aside for 15 minutes
• Spoon the mixture a spoonful at a time on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Gently flatten the cookies.
• Bake at 350 degrees for about 30-35 minutes or till golden brown

Hope you guys will give this recipe a try! Let me know how they turn out!

~Hong