PB Banana Oat Breakfast Cookies
2 ripe bananas, mashed until smooth & creamy 1/3 cup peanut butter ~ creamy or chunky 2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 scoop vanilla protein powder ** (optional. The cookie will just be lower in protein) 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp butter flavor extract ** (optional) 1 1/2 cups quick oatmeal ~ uncooked (or use old-fashioned oats for more oatmeal texture) 1/4 cup chopped nuts (peanut, walnut, or your favorite) 1/4 cup carob or chocolate chips (**optional) Preheat heat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, mix mashed banana & peanut butter until completely combined then add in the applesauce, vanilla protein powder & the extract(s) ~ mix again until all are completely combined. Add in the oatmeal & nuts to the banana mixture & combine. (** add the optional carob or chocolate chips at this time if you want them mixed throughout) Let dough rest for 10 minutes. Drop cookie dough, by spoonfuls, onto a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet & flatten cook
