Ginger Oat Cookies (no White Sugar Added)

Submitted by Auntie J

"Recipe was posted in the Carbo Canteen at www.coolrunning.com. I have made both the banana and the pumpkin versions."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 16 bars

ingredients

• 2 bananas (OR 2/3 cup canned pumpkin and 1/2 cup applesauce)
• 118.29 ml molasses
• 9.85 ml vanilla
• 236.59 ml whole wheat flour
• 473.18 ml oats
• 9.85 ml baking soda
• 4.92 ml ginger
• 14.78 ml cinnamon

directions

1. Mix all ingredients, drop by spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet and bake at 350F 10-15 minutes.
2. You can add nuts and raisins too.
3. For pan cookies, I use a greased 9" x 9" pan and bake for 20-25 minutes at 350°F.

Reviews

[Southern Bette]

We made the pumpkin version into bars. Though they are not really that sweet, they make a very hearty breakfast when warmed-up and topped with a bit of peanut butter. We will probably make these again, but with raisins inside to make them a bit sweeter.

 

[kindcook]

I made the pumpkin version and it turned out pretty well, considering there is no oil or white sugar added. I made it in a 9" x 9" pan, and they turned out very moist with a nice, chewy texture. My only critique is that I felt the bars could use a little more flavor, like a kick of something - more spices perhaps. Other than that, pretty good for such a healthy recipe.

 

[BestTeenChef]

These are very delcious, healthy bars(or cookies) that are great for an on-the-go breakfast or just for a snack! OH and by the way, these cookies(or bars) freeze great! Thanks for the recipe!

 

[cochamama]

WOW! These just came out of the oven...oh my! My kids are gobbling them up and since they are so healthy...no need to stop them. I don't eat flour or processed sugar, so I didn't use the 1 cup of flour. I ground up steel cut oats in my food processor until it got flour-looking and added the remaining 2 c of oats, so there are a ton of oats in these little babies. 5 stars, hands down!

 

[Violet de Parme]

Followed the banana version of the recipe, but I don't love how they taste, but really I want to try this recipe again following the suggestions of adding dried fruit (also want to try precooking the oats too).<br/><br/>Right now I usually eat one for breakfast topped with vanilla or blueberry yogurt. Also have been giving pieces to my doggie as treats and he's loving it.<br/><br/>Thanks for the no-fuss recipe, it's nice to see ones that have such healthy ingredients and lots of room to experiment :)