Colbert's Banana Cookies (Breakfast Bites)

This recipe was originally called "Colbert's Cookies" (from Dr. Don Colbert), and his original recipe appears at the bottom of this post.

I have modified it, however, and we now call them Breakfast Bites.  If you get the idea of a "cookie" out of your head--and think more like a "homemade soft granola bar"--they're really yummy. We like the delicate, not-too-sweet flavor, and they're easy to eat on-the-go for breakfast.

This recipe is very forgiving, and I slightly modify quantities all the time. Basic idea:

3 mashed, ripe bananas (they need to be brown and spotted for the sweetness)
1/3 C. applesauce (can omit)
2 C. oats
1/4 C. almond milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. cinnamon
good bit of real maple syrup, to sweeten and add moisture (especially if omitting applesauce)
any kind of additions (nuts, dried fruit, coconut,chocolate chips etc.)

(Obviously, they're no longer dairy-free if you use regular milk and no longer sugar-free if you add chocolate chips or coconut!)

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Original post for Colbert's Cookies

When you have a sweet tooth and want to stay on track, here's a nice treat. Sugar is NOT an added ingredient.


3 mashed bananas (ripe)
1/3 cup apple sauce
2 cups oats
1/4 cup almond milk
1/2 cup raisins, golden raisins, or Craisins (optional)
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon. 

Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. 

(From Dr. Don Colbert)

This picture is from his original post.

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