Let's End American Heart Month on a Sweet Note.

Before American Heart Month officially ends I would like to share my favorite cookie recipe with everyone. Mainly because they are so good and easy to make. They also contain whole grains, fruit, nuts, and are low fat too! I wouldn't recommend eating the whole batch for the sake of moderation, but they are definitely a minimum-guilt snack.

Banana Coconut Cookies

                                                   

Ingredients:

2 bananas, mashed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 cup sugar 

1/2 cup vegetable oil

3 teaspoons milk (you can use soymilk, almond milk or rice milk)

1/2 cup all purpose

1/2 cup whole wheat flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 cup rolled oats

1 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened, you can also omit this if you aren't a coconut fan)

1/4 cup of your favorite crushed nuts (optional)

1/4 cup of dried fruit (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350F.

2. Blend together mashed bananas, vanilla, sugar, oil and milk with a potato masher or anything that can get the job done.

3. In large bowl mix together flour, baking soda and cinnamon.

4. Stir in the oat flakes and then fold in the banana mixture well.

5. Fold in shredded coconut, nuts, and dried fruit.

6. Scoop spoon-sized portions onto a lightly oiled cookie sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes.

They may not be too beautiful to look at, but I promise they taste amazing, Enjoy!