Thinkfood

I don't need much of an excuse to bake cookies, so if they're delicious AND healthy for the brain, fantastic! Thinkfood Cookbook (coming out next month) will include recipes from 50 food bloggers around the world, all featuring "brain-healthy" ingredients. Genius! I already signed up for the free Recipe a Week...

Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

1/2 cup whole wheat flour

1 cup rolled oats (not instant)

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp cinnamon

1 Tbsp ground flaxseed meal

1/4 cup agave nectar

1/4 cup soy milk (can substitute regular milk)

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1 Tbsp canola oil

1 ripe banana

1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

1/4 cup walnuts, chopped

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well until batter is blended evenly.

3. Use a tablespoon to portion cookies on a greased baking sheet, approximately 1-2 inches apart.

4. Bake cookies for 12-15 minutes.

5. Remove cookies from baking sheet and allow to cool on wire rack

*TIP:For soft, sweet cookies make sure the bananas are really ripe.

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