Cookies That Are Good For You Recipe

Name: Cookies That Are Good For You
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup pecans; 1/4 cup honey; 2 egg whites; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (do NOT omit-these give an important zip); 2 bananas; 1/3 cup crunchy peanut butter; 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 3 cups oats (or your favorite breakfast cereal); 1/2 cup pine nuts; 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup pecans
1/4 cup honey
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (do NOT omit-these give an important zip)
2 bananas
1/3 cup crunchy peanut butter
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3 cups oats (or your favorite breakfast cereal)
1/2 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Put pecans in food processor or blender,and mix until you have a mealy paste that's sticking to the sides of the bottom; turn off the machine and scrape it off the sides.
3
Add next seven ingredients and mix, making sure the bananas get completely pureed.
4
Add in the oats or cereal.
5
Pulse in the pine nuts and chocolate chips (or stir in by hand) so they don't get crushed.
6
Drop by tablespoons on greased cookie sheets.
7
Bake for 15 minutes or until just starting to turn brown; cool for 5-10 minutes before removing from cookie sheet to avoid breakage.

1257

kcal

Calories

Fat

147

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup pecans, 1/4 cup honey, 2 egg whites, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Cookies That Are Good For You falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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