Bananas Over Banana Cookies – Vegan and Gluten Free

Bananas Over Banana Cookies – 
Vegan & Gluten Free

By Susan Arruda

YIELD: 36 Cookies

INGREDIENTS:

3-4 bananas
1/2 cup coconut palm sugar (organic brown sugar can be substituted, if unavailable)
1/2 cup coconut or grapeseed oil
1/4 cup flax meal
1/4 cup ground chia seeds
2 cups rolled oats (uncontaminated/Gluten Free)
1/2 cup sorghum flour
1 tsp. coriander
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. baking powder*
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 cup walnuts or almonds
1/2 cup sunflower and/or pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup shredded coconut
 

PREPARATION:

Mash bananas in a large bowl using a blender or fork. Add the palm sugar and blend together. Add the oil and blend to combine. 

Add the remaining ingredients and stir using a large mixing spoon to combine all ingredients together well.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 12 minutes or until beginning to lightly brown on the cookie surface.

*Gluten Free notes: Some baking powders contain wheat starch, which will be specified on the label. Gluten free baking powder is available, but If you cannot find any, here is a MIY (Make It Yourself) alternative: Sift together 2 tsp. cream of tartar, 2 tsp.arrowroot starch and 1 tsp. baking soda and stir to combine. Make only small amounts and store in an airtight container.