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Banana-Oat-Coconut-Almond Cookies

Our group leader Ebeth from Whole Foods share this recipe. I tried it today and it was super fast and yummy.

Banana-Oat-Coconut-Almond Cookies Ebeth's Dead Simple Banana-Oat-Nut Cookies

Ingredients: 2 ½ large VERY ripe bananas 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon (pinch) sea salt 2 cups rolled oats ½ cup slivered almonds

Pick another add in if you'd like, just don't add more than than ½ cup total.

½ cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, cherries etc) ½ cup dark chocolate chips ½ cup shredded coconut (I choose coconut!)

Prep: Heat oven to 325  degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Mix: In a medium bowl, using a fork or spoon mash the banana with vanilla, cinnamon and sea salt until thick and pasty.  In a food processor, pulse oats and almonds (or whatever nut) together until they resemble a course flour. Add the banana to the oats flour, stir in any add-ins.

Scoop batter by the tablespoon onto the cookie sheet. Press down slightly with a fork. Bake 9-11 minutes or until golden. Let rest for 5 minutes.

Thanks Ebeth for the great recipe!

What combinations have you tried?

the most amazing (kale) shake

kaleshake-yum-byetxeThe first time my sister made me a kale shake I admit, I was a bit skeptical. Kale chips, kale salad, kale kale kale in a shake? Ew.

But she made it and I drank it and it was amazing. I've been making it myself (and usually give half to my housemate if he's around) ever since. Definitely a hit and I can totally eat in during this Whole Foods Healthy Eating Challenge my sister and I are doing starting Saturday (ah!). I'm excited to try other combinations of greens + fruit--spinach and green apple? carrot and grapes? Who knows what we'll come up with. If only I could take this Vitamix with me when I move into my new place!

If anyone tells you kale in a shake tastes bad, they are lying or just doing it wrong. Try it for yourself and you'll see! I don't even have a picture of a full glass because everyone always drinks it before I get a chance.

Kale Shake

4 big handfuls of organic Kale 1 banana a squeeze of honey some almond milk a spoonful of peanut butter some water if you want less milk some ice

(ok, so I don't really measure, but you'll figure it out--just fill enough liquid so the blender goes)

Blend all + enjoy!

What's your favorite greens/fruit combo? What do you add? I want to try a date version--updates soon!