Q&A for How to Make Microwave Oatmeal Banana Cookies

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  • Question
    Can I use orange instead of banana?
    Sofia Costopoulos
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    No, it doesn't mash well and has lots of seeds. It will not taste as good either.
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    Can an egg be added for more lightness and to help them rise? I will be using the microwave.
    Community Answer
    Try it out, however the banana is an egg substitute and the main point of these cookies is that you don't need eggs.
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    What can I use instead of bananas?
    Bananagal
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    For a replacement, you can use peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter or, any other fruit that goes well with oatmeal.
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    Could I use apple instead of banana?
    Community Answer
    No, because apple will not mash the same way and will not be moist the same way. You would need to use a food processor to mash the apple, and even then, the texture would not be the same.
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    Instead of oats, can I use muesli?
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can. Muesli has oats in it as well, along with dried fruit.
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    Can I make them with honey?
    Community Answer
    Yes, that sounds delicious!
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    Can I use apple instead of banana?
    TotallynotShamalaka
    Top Answerer
    Yes, but soften the apple first by boiling it in a pot for a minute.
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    Is it okay if I add baking soda, or is there another way to make them rise more in the microwave?
    Samantha
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    Yes, baking soda can help with rising. You might also try adding some flour and sugar, as sugar can aid in the rising process.
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    What can I use instead of cinnamon?
    Colette
    Top Answerer
    You could try nutmeg, allspice, cardamom, or ginger. If you have a spice mix like pumpkin pie spice, that could work too.
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    What can I use in place of cinnamon?
    Colette
    Top Answerer
    You could use nutmeg, allspice, or ginger, but none of them have the same flavor as cinnamon.
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