How to Make Microwave Oatmeal Banana Cookies

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Store-bought cookies can taste pretty good but they're pretty bad for your body. Store bought cookies also contain a lot of calories and sugar. This is very hard especially if you're on a diet and have a huge cookie craving. Fear not this cookie recipe is low in calories, healthy and has no added sugar plus they taste scrumptious!

Ingredients

Microwave Oatmeal and Banana Cookies:

  • 1 medium-sized banana
  • 1 cup quick oats/oatmeal
  • 2 teaspoons of cinnamon
  • Almonds, cranberries, dark chocolate chips or shredded coconut (optional - choose whatever you'd like in your cookies)

Using the Oven to Make Oatmeal and Banana Cookies:

  • 1 banana
  • 1 cup quick oats/oatmeal
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • Healthy toppings of your choice (optional)
Method 1
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Microwave Oatmeal and Banana Cookies

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    If you still have chunks of banana, put the mashed banana in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
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    Time to get messy!
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    Some suggestions for healthy toppings include raisins, diced apples, cocoa powder, white chocolate chips or any other toppings that you like; the possibilities are endless!
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    The cooking time may depend on your microwave.
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    It may be more or less, depending on your oven.
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    They will be quite soft.
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