Dead-Easy Banana Chocolate Cookies
When I was at University, I managed to workout 4-5 days a week no-problem. But now, in the working world, I can barely fit in two workouts a week! I refuse to think this is because I am getting older. It must be something in my diet or sleep (right?).
So, in search of my misplaced energy, I turned to the internet. Am I eating my meals too early or late? Am I eating too much carbs/gluten/fat/protein/fiber? Is the timing off between when I fall asleep and the time I wake up? Am I deficient in a particular vitamin?
Unfortunately, the internet is full of conflicting information. Instead, I decided to make this simple: I need a snack that provides healthy energy to get me through my day. It also had to taste good and be easy to make. So I whipped together these banana-oatmeal-dark chocolate balls, and saw a huge difference in my daily energy.
Okay, these energy bites didn’t necessarily make me lift heavier weights or bike faster, but they did make me feel that I was doing my body good. So if you are looking for a pre/post/prep workout snack, these are what I consider to be perfect for me!
Banana Chocolate Cookies
Ingredients:
- 3 very ripe bananas
- 1.5 cups large flake oatmeal
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla or almond extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- In a bowl, mash the bananas and then add the oatmeal. Stir until well coated, and then stir in the chocolate chips.
- Drop by tablespoons onto a greased cookie sheet (don’t worry about spacing them apart, they won’t spread out) and bake for 8-10 minutes or just until they begin to brown around the edges.
- Allow to cool slightly before removing them from the pan.
