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clint's hippie cookies

(2 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Julie Ann Keene
@BeautyPirate
Oak Cliff, TX

I make these on a regular basis for my sweetie to take to work. For years he took granola bars, but those are just glorified candy bars full of corn syrup. Now if we run out he harangues me for the next batch. I start with a basic recipe and tweak it to add different goodies. This is super nutritious and filling. They get him through the day and now his co-workers always try to gank some off of him. I'm starting to get requests from his starving co-workers who work too hard to get a break.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This healthy cookie is more like a chewy granola bar. Since they're gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, and egg-free, they are a good option for those who have allergies or want to eat healthier. Both applesauce and bananas help to keep the cookie moist. Chia seeds add a ton of fiber. Rolled oats add texture and let these get a little crispy on the outside. We added dried cranberries but any dried fruit will work.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(2 ratings)
yield 36 cookie(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For clint's hippie cookies

  • 3 md
    ripe bananas
  • 2/3 c
    applesauce
  • 2 Tbsp
    chia seeds
  • 1 tsp
    pure vanilla extract
  • 2 c
    rolled oats
  • 1/2 c
    dried fruit

How To Make clint's hippie cookies

Test Kitchen Tips
We added 1 tsp ground cinnamon for extra flavor. If you like nuts, 1/4 c chopped nuts can be mixed in.
  • Line a baking sheet while the oven preheats.
    1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper. These get sticky.
  • Mash the ripe banana.
    2
    In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas.
  • Add the applesauce, chia seeds, and vanilla extract.
    3
    Add the applesauce, chia seeds, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
  • Mix in the rolled oats.
    4
    Mix in the rolled oats.
  • Mix in the dried fruit.
    5
    Mix in the dried fruit of your choice.
  • Drop spoonfuls of batter onto the prepared baking sheet.
    6
    Drop by the spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly.
  • Bake until the edges get crisp.
    7
    Bake for about 25 minutes or until the edges crisp a bit. They won't become overall crispy instead they will have a chewy, soft texture.
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