Chunky Monkey Cookies

By Marieanne

Diane Gulley

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup Oatmeal
• 2 medium bananas mashed
• 1/4 cup creamy raw Almond butter
• 2 TBSP maple syrup
• 2 TBSP ground flaxseed
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup brown rice flour
• 2/3 cup shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup pecans finely chopped
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips.

Details

Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper

Step 2

In a medium bowl whisk together the mashed bananas, butter, maple syrup, flaxseed, and vanilla to combine. In a large bowl, combine flour, oatmeal, coconut, pecans, baking soda and salt. Stir in the banana mixture to combine. Stir in the chocolate chips.

Step 3

Drop heaping tablespoons of the dough onto the lined baking sheet. Use your fingertips to flatten each cookie to about 1/2 inch thick.

Step 4

Bake for about 12c minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely before serving.