Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Banana Maple Oatmeal Cookies

Banana Maple Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

Makes : 3 dozen

• 1 1/4 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon flax seeds, ground
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1 ripe banana, mashed
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 pinch of salt

Method

1. In a bowl, mix the flax seeds with water and set aside to soak
2. In another bowl, mix together the rolled oats, flour, baking powder and soda, 1 pinch of salt and cinnamon, as well as the raisins
3. Stir in the maple syrup, flax seeds, banana and lemon juice
4. Mix until well blended, then drop spoonfuls of batter onto your baking pans, lined with parchment paper
5. Bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 375F for 10-12 minutes until the edges are slightly brown
6. Cool in the pan then transfer to an airtight container to store