Desserts
Power Cookies
Makes 28 cookies
Power Cookies
Makes 28 cookies
With no added sugar or salt, these gluten- and dairy-free bites are practically guilt free.
Nutritional analysis per cookie: Calories 93 (42% from fat)carb. 12g
pro. 3g
fat 5g sat. fat 1g
chol. 0mg
sod. 4mg
calc. 29mg
fiber 2g
pro. 3g
fat 5g sat. fat 1g
chol. 0mg
sod. 4mg
calc. 29mg
fiber 2g
Ingredients
- 1medium banana, broken into 1-inch pieces
- 2tablespoons chia seeds
- ⅓cup almond butter
- 1teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2cups rolled oats
- ½cup chopped almonds
- ½cup tart dried cherries
- ½cup carob chips
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
Preparation
- Line two baking trays with parchment paper; reserve.
- Put the banana pieces into the Cuisinart® mixing bowl. Attach the flat mixing paddle and mix on Speed 2 to soften, about 20 seconds.
- Increase speed to 6 and mix until completely broken up, about 1 minute.
- Add chia seeds and mix until incorporated, about 30 seconds.
- Add the almond butter and vanilla extract and mix until incorporated, about 30 seconds.
6. Decrease speed to 2 and add oats in batches. Mix until incorporated and add almonds, dried cherries, and carob chips in batches. - Using a small cookie scoop (1½ inches or a #40 ice cream scoop), drop batter onto lined baking trays. Gently press down with a fork to flatten, re-forming if they break apart.
- Bake until golden and slightly firm, 12 minutes.
- Remove from oven and cool in pan; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
