Banana Nut and Oatmeal Cookies that are friendly to the Mediterranean diet.

I also like that these cookies are vegan and have no added sugar in them.

Banana Nut and Oatmeal Cookies

A healthier way to enjoy a great tasting cookie.
Even better, this cookie is made with natural ingredients.

Did you try my recipe for oatmeal cookies made with dates ?

That oatmeal cookie is also a vegan and Mediterranean diet friendly cookie recipe.
This cookie however, is made without adding dates but, does have a few other yummy ingredients added to it.

Do you want to learn more about the Mediterranean Diet?
Find out how to follow the Mediterranean Diet here.

This recipe is especially for anyone asking what can I make with mashed bananas.

The good news about mashed bananas in this recipe is that the older the banana, the better it mashes.
I find that recipes such as this one are a great way to use up those older bananas.

But, what you should know is that bananas do more than add flavor when they are added to cookie recipes.

Bananas add structure and well as make for a good substitute for other ingredients that may be important to a cookie recipe. In this recipe, bananas serve as substitute for both the eggs and the butter that would normally be added to a cookie recipe.

People ask what cookies are vegan.

Vegan cookies are made without ingredients that have come from animals. These ingredients would include eggs, milk chocolate, or butter.

You may also be wondering if vegan cookies are good for the Mediterranean diet.

The Mediterranean diet shares with the vegan diet an emphasis on healthy ingredients and natural plant based fats such as vegetable oils. Ingredients that are popular in both diets include oatmeal, bananas, and nut based butters.

Tips for making vegan Mediterranean diet friendly cookies.

I mentioned that mashed bananas are important to a recipe such as this one.
The best bananas to used for mashing are the older bananas that are already soft.

Here are some more great tips for you.

1. This recipe calls for a few basic ingredients. Feel free to add additional ingredients such as dried fruit like raisins.
2. Peanut butter is a big part of this recipe. Feel free to use a sugar free peanut butter or another kind of nut butter if you prefer to.
3. Amp up your cookies by adding shredded coconut, vegan chocolate chips, or chopped nuts.*

*Adding optional ingredients may mean that you will need to adjust other ingredients to help these cookies stick together, retain their texture or even have a good taste.

There are a few things that you should know about these vegan cookies.

Because there is not a lot of fat in these cookies, they may burn faster in the oven. I recommend keeping a close eye on them while they are baking. Adding a bit of peanut butter can help with this and add to the taste.

You may also need to shape your cookies to your liking.

I say this because some folks prefer a fatter cookie while others like a flatter cookie. Because of the oatmeal in these cookies, they tend to take on a different shape than you may be used to.

Knowing how to store these cookies correctly helps to keep them longer.

These cookies should be stored in an airtight container. Store them in a cool place, such as a refrigerator.
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By the way, while you are here you may also be interested in these ideas.

• Chocolate Chip Cookies made with Olive Oil
• Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies.
• Whole Wheat Banana Muffins.
• Gingerbread Whole Wheat Muffins.
• Whole Wheat and Oat Muffins.
• Mediterranean Diet Friendly Cake that tastes great too!
• How to Follow the Mediterranean Diet.

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Banana Nut and Oatmeal Cookies

Mentioned above is that this recipe calls for bananas that should be mashed.
The best bananas for mashing are the older ones that are already soft.

I also mentioned that this recipe calls for a few basic ingredients including peanut butter.

Feel free to add additional ingredients such as dried fruit like raisins.

Also, you can use a sugar free peanut butter or another kind of nut butter if you prefer to.

The ingredients needed for vegan and Mediterranean diet banana nut and oatmeal cookies.

• Oats– 2 cups. Rolled (old fashion) work well in this recipe.
• Peanut Butter- ½ cup. I prefer to use an organic peanut butter that has no added sugar in it. You can alternatively use another kind of nut butter if you prefer to
• Bananas- 3 average sized mashed. That should yield around a cup of mashed bananas.
• Chocolate Chips- ⅓ cup. You can use sugar free chocolate chips or vegan chocolate chips if desired.
• Chopped Nuts– ⅓ cup.
• Optional ingredients- grated coconut, seeds such as chia seeds or pumpkin seeds, and dried fruit such as raisins. Please note, that if you add a substantial amount of optional ingredients that you may need to add additional peanut butter or mashed bananas to compensate.

How to make these Banana Nut and Oatmeal Cookies

• Preheat your oven to 325 and prep your cookie sheets with Parchment Paper .
• Next, in a large mixing bowl, blend together the oatmeal, peanut butter, and mashed bananas.
• Stir in the remaining ingredients until just mixed. Use a scoop to scoop out each individual cookie and press in any additional ingredients while you form the cookies into shape.
• Bake the cookies for 12-14 minutes or until they begin to brown.
• Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to help them stick together.

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Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.

Banana Nut and Oatmeal Cookies, Vegan, Sugar Free and Mediterranean diet friendly dessert and snack recipe idea.