Source: CanolaInfo Test Kitchen | Category: Snacks, Baking

Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Classic oatmeal cookies get an update with sweet bananas and heart-healthy canola oil. Both ingredients add a creamy texture while keeping saturated fat to a minimum.

Ingredients

canola oil cooking spray
3 medium bananas, mashed
2 1/2 cups rolled oats 625 mL
1/4 cup canola oil 60 mL
1/2 cup granulated sugar 125 mL

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Spray two cookie sheets with canola oil cooking spray.
2. In bowl, gently stir together all ingredients until well combined.
3. Drop by spoonful onto cookie sheets, flatten slightly and bake for 10-12 minutes.

Yield

24 cookies

serving size

1 cookie

nutritional analysis

Per Serving

Calories	83
Total Fat	3 g
Saturated Fat	0 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Carbohydrates	13 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugars	6 g
Protein	2 g
Sodium	0 mg
Potassium	53 mg

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Course

Preparation

Diets

DIY