People are so much more educated these days about how to eat healthily, and many have made significant changes to the food they eat as a result of that knowledge. These food changes are made to both foster a healthy body and to lose weight.
One thing that is always difficult for a diet or a diet change is curbing the need for sweets, like cookies.
This simple recipe calls for an overripe banana, 1 cup rolled oats, and 1/4 cup of raisins, craisins, or walnuts. This last ingredient can be customized to suit your own particular cravings.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Cover a cookie sheet with tin foil or parchment paper. Lightly coat with cooking spray, olive or coconut oil to prevent cookies from sticking to the baking sheet.
Mix all of the ingredients together in a large bowl, using your hands or a soft spatula.
Scoop about a tablespoon or so of the mixture and roll into a small ball, flatten slightly to form a round cookie. Place cookie on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
These cookies are just what you’ll need to satisfy that sweet tooth without any of the guilt. It’s also a great recipe to make with the kids because of the simple ingredients and the hands-on mixing.
Diets are never easy and they usually involve denying ourselves of the things that we enjoy eating the most. Finding new and healthier versions of our favorite recipes will help us stay on track with our diet. These modified recipes will help us stick to the healthy diet while still eating food that we can enjoy.
