Ginger Oat Cookies (no White Sugar Added)

Auntie J's Note:

Recipe was posted in the Carbo Canteen at www.coolrunning.com. I have made both the banana and the pumpkin versions.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 16 bars

• 2 bananas (OR 2/3 cup canned pumpkin and 1/2 cup applesauce)
• ½ cup molasses
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 cups oats
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 3 teaspoons cinnamon

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients, drop by spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet and bake at 350F 10-15 minutes.
2. You can add nuts and raisins too.
3. For pan cookies, I use a greased 9" x 9" pan and bake for 20-25 minutes at 350°F.

Reviews

[Southern Bette]

We made the pumpkin version into bars. Though they are not really that sweet, they make a very hearty breakfast when warmed-up and topped with a bit of peanut butter. We will probably make these again, but with raisins inside to make them a bit sweeter.

[BestTeenChef]

These are very delcious, healthy bars(or cookies) that are great for an on-the-go breakfast or just for a snack! OH and by the way, these cookies(or bars) freeze great! Thanks for the recipe!

[Violet de Parme]

Followed the banana version of the recipe, but I don't love how they taste, but really I want to try this recipe again following the suggestions of adding dried fruit (also want to try precooking the oats too).

Right now I usually eat one for breakfast topped with vanilla or blueberry yogurt. Also have been giving pieces to my doggie as treats and he's loving it.

Thanks for the no-fuss recipe, it's nice to see ones that have such healthy ingredients and lots of room to experiment :)