HEALTHY COWBOY COOKIES (VEGAN, GF)

And ho, ho, happy Monday to you. I hope it is slightly less messy than Maine’s current freezing rain/snow mood right meow. Hizzah for walking commutes!

So maybe the non-cookie (but equally awesome) holiday dessert roundup didn’t tickle your fancy. That’s okay, I still love you.

…and caved and made cookies anyways.

Rough and tough ’em cookies at that. They are called COWBOY cookies after all.

but for that cowboy who makes a killer quinoa salad, buys low-sodium black beans, and has been known to attend a yoga class or two.

Cuz they be healthy AF.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 cups oats*
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 large banana, mashed
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce**
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans
• 1/3 cup shredded coconut
• 1/3 cup semi-sweet or dairy-free chocolate chips
• melted chocolate for drizzling, optional

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, or spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
3. ................................................

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