Vegan MoFo #22 – I’m always on the lookout for healthy cookie recipes, and was inspired by this one that I found on About.com. I’ve made it a couple times now, and have modified it a bit each time.
The recipe didn’t specify what kind of flour to use, but I always try to use wholewheat flour so that’s what I’ve been using. The cookies are pretty dense that way, but I don’t mind since they are supposed to be healthy. I found that the cookies weren’t sweet enough the first time that I made them, so now I blend some dates into the liquids, before adding the dry stuff. Oh, and I add some Ener-G egg replacer as well.
The cookies are great, considering that they don’t have any oil/margarine or added sugar (just maple syrup). You can freeze them and pop them out a few hours before you want to eat them. Again, if you decide to make these, don’t expect them to be delicate and light little cookies. They’re hardy fellows but really great if you’re on the go and want something healthy and filling. I like being able to eat these for breakfast without feeling guilty!
- ⅓ cup natural peanut butter
- 2 ripe bananas (overripe is fine)
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tbsp soy milk
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 6 small dates, pitted
- 1 vegan egg (Ener-G egg replacer works well)
- 2 ½ cups quick cooking or rolled oats
- dash cinnamon
- ¼ cup wholewheat (wholemeal) flour
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a food processor, blend bananas, peanut butter, soy milk, vanilla, maple syrup, and dates.
- In a large bowl, mix remaining ingredients and stir-in liquid mixture and egg replacer until well combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet and bake 13-15 minutes, or until done.
cookies for breakfast??? peanut butter??? these are a dream come true :-)
Haha! :) Was going to send the link to you shortly, but I see that you found it! They’re not as moist as your typical PB&J, but pretty convenient and are great washed-down with a cold glass of rice/soy milk! Let me know if you make them :)
OH!!! I think I’m putting these on my Christmas cookie list!!! YUM!
Hi, thanks for your comment. They are more of a healthy snack than something you’d give out for Christmas. Just warning you! :)
Hi Angela,
First, I love your blogs – and I’ve only recently become vegan and discovering you! I liked these a lot – was thinking maybe they could use a little more “crunch ‘punch’ — thought I’d try adding some almonds and raisins, adding them after the blender, so they have that texture, any thoughts on that? Yesterday I made your chili – SO AWESOME! Thank you for this beautiful website/blog. You rock.
Hi Sandra – Thanks so much for the kind words about my site! I just try to post what I love. Those would be great additions to the cookies. Do let me know how they turn out!