The combination of oats and bran make this chunky banana cookie a satisfying low- fat, high fiber healthy snack. Substituting fat free yogurt will work as well. Try using diced pitted prunes in place of the raisins.
INGREDIENTS (for 1 servings):
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup wheat bran
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
- 1/8 cup real maple syrup
- 2 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup raisins
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Beat mashed bannanas, egg whites, brown sugar, maple syrup, yogurt, and cinnamon.
Combine the remaining dry ingredients: flour, oats, wheat bran, salt and baking powder in a separate bowl. Use an electric mixer to combine dry ingredients with wet mixture.
Add in raisins, chopped prunes, and/ or nuts.
Roll cookies into balls, place on a cookie sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake for 8-12 minutes until cookies are firm and dry.