I’ve made various versions of the famous Pinterest 2-ingredient cookies in the past.  The base is always 2 bananas and a cup of oatmeal and then I add in whatever I have handy in the pantry.  This is the version I came up with today.

Healthy Pantry Cookies

2 bananas (the riper, the better)

1 cup rolled oats

1/2 cup walnuts

1/4 cup peanut butter

1/4 cup coconut flakes

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Generous pinch of salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Mix all ingredients together until well blended.  I find that if I mush up the banana a little while still in the peel it mixes very easily.  Grease a cookie sheet with coconut oil/butter/cooking spray.  I like to use coconut oil since it helps bring out the coconut flake flavor.  Spoon generous scoops onto a cookie sheet.  Cook for 15 minutes or until cookies are set and golden around the edges.

Feel free to add in chocolate chips, dried fruit, or whatever sounds good.  These cookies are very forgiving.  I like to eat mine with a little extra peanut butter spread on top.  If you are looking for a sweet dessert like cookie I might recommend adding a little sweetener but for a quick snack these work for me.

Be Healthy, Be Happy!