Banana Oat Breakfast Cookies

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   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine the banana, peanut butter, honey, applesauce, and vanilla extract.

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   In a separate bowl, combine the flour, oats, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda.

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   Stir the dry mixture into the wet mixture until well-combined.

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   Stir in the raisins or dried cranberries.

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   Prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper (or spray with nonstick spray) or a baking mat.

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   Drop the dough onto the pan using a 1/4-cup measure.

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    Leave approximately 3 inches in between each cookie.

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    Wet a spatula and flatten down the mounds of dough so they are about 1/2 inch thick.

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    Bake for 15 minutes or until browned.

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    Note: if you want your cookies sweeter, add another 1/4 cup of honey to the recipe.

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    (Recipe adapted from Heart Healthy Living.)

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.