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Oatmeal Surprise Cookies

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Oatmeal Surprise Cookies

Oatmeal Surprise Cookies
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Ingredients

  • 3 bananas, ripe, large
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 egg (optional)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 2 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
  • Cooking spray
  • Additional Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup of any two of the following (1 cup total):
  • Raisins, any color
  • Coconut, shredded
  • Nuts, chopped, any type
  • Chocolate chips, dark or semi-sweet
  • Fruit, dried, chopped, any type
  • Dates, chopped

Instructions

1: Preheat oven to 350°. Spray 2 baking sheets with a cooking spray.

2: Mash bananas with a fork.

3: In a large bowl, mix ingredients together in order. Mix well after each addition.

4: Drop by a heaping teaspoonful on a greased baking sheet.

5: Bake at 350° for 25 - 30 minutes or until they start to become golden on the top and bottom.

Notes

Be creative and try other additional ingredients.

You can use 4 small bananas instead of 3 large.

I have substituted 1/2 cup no-sugar applesauce or pumpkin puree for some or all of the oil and they still taste great.

These freeze well. You can place a few in a sandwich bag in the freezer, and they are ready to go for an easy breakfast, snack, or in a lunch.

Use can use another type of salt if you prefer.

Old fashioned oats are also called rolled oats.

Try these fun healthy Oatmeal Surprise Cookies! They are so easy to make and super yummy! These cookies are made with common ingredients you will likely already have. In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make this Oatmeal Surprise Cookies recipe.

What is so fun about these cookies is that you can change some of the ingredients and make these cookies different every time! When you share them they can be a surprise every time! They are sugar free and perfect for breakfast, snacks and dessert! Watch this cooking video and make these yummy, fun Oatmeal Surprise Cookies today! In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make Oatmeal Surprise Cookies.

Cranberry Walnut Scones

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Yield: 8 Scones

Cranberry Walnut Scones

Cranberry Walnut Scones
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups white whole wheat flour (lightly packed)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup coconut or date sugar
  • 2 tablespoons flax meal
  • 1/3 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1/3 cup cranberries, dried
  • 2/3 cup soy milk
  • 1/3 cup grape seed or canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

    1: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
    2: Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, flax meal, walnuts, and dried cranberries in a mixing bowl.
    3: In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy milk, oil and vanilla.
    4: Using a fork, mix the liquid mixture into the dry mixture.
    5: Once the dry ingredients are completely mixed in, form a ball.
    6: Gently flatten the dough into a 7 inch circle on the baking sheet.
    7: Using a knife, score the dough into 8 wedges. Do not separate the wedges.
    8: Bake 20 - 22 minutes or until golden brown.
    9: Serve warm.

Notes

You can use any granulated sugar in place of the coconut or date sugar.
I recommend using organic flour and aluminum free baking powder when you can.
Flax meal is the same as ground or milled flaxseed.
You can use whole wheat flour or whole wheat pastry in place of the white whole wheat flour. If you use these flours the scones will be a bit denser and not as sweet.

Bake these delicious, healthy Cranberry Walnut Scones! This recipe is so easy to make. I think you will love them! These tasty scones are full of healthy vegan ingredients like white whole wheat flour, dried cranberries and walnuts. They are perfect for breakfast, dessert or a snack. In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make these amazing Cranberry Walnut Scones. Watch this cooking video and make this tasty Cranberry Walnut Scones recipe today!

No-bake Chocolate Lemon Macaroons

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Want to learn how to make healthy, delicious coconut macaroons? Try this easy No-Bake Chocolate Lemon Macaroon recipe! In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make Chocolate Lemon Macaroons.

Macaroons are a delicious coconut based cookie that are very easy to make. Put some of these Chocolate Lemon Macaroons in a pretty box and they are a perfect gift for the holidays or any occasion. If you don’t feel like cooking I think you will love this no-bake recipe that has only a few ingredients. This Chocolate Lemon Coconut Macaroons recipe is so easy to make! Watch this cooking video and make some tasty No-Bake Chocolate Lemon Macaroons today!

Yield: 12 - 16

No-bake Chocolate Lemon Macaroons

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cashews, raw
  • 2 cups coconut, dried (unsweetened)
  • 3 tablespoons lemon zest, fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup agave or honey
  • 1/3 cup chocolate chips or chunks (bittersweet, dark or milk chocolate)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the fresh lemon zest and set aside.
  2. Place the cashews in a food processor. Process until they are a fine meal. Add the cashew meal to a mixing bowl.
  3. Add the coconut, lemon zest and salt to the food processor. Process to mix these ingredients.
  4. Continue to process the ingredients and slowly add the agave. Process until the mixture begins to stick together and forms a ball. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides a few times while processing.
  5. Stir the coconut mixture in with the cashew meal. The mixture should be wet enough to form a ball. If it is not, add a bit more agave. If the mixture is too wet, add a bit more coconut.
  6. With a small ice cream scoop or just with your hands, form the mixture into balls and place on a tray lined with wax paper.
  7. Place the chocolate chips in a microwave safe container. Heat in the microwave for 30 second intervals until the chocolate is liquidy when stirred.
  8. Drizzle the chocolate over each lemon macaroon.
  9. Place the macaroons in the refrigerator to chill. Once they are completely chilled they are ready to serve.

Notes

Sea salt can be used in place of Kosher salt if desired.
Add more or less chocolate as desired.

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Toasted Coconut

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Learn to Toast Coconut in a skillet on the stove and in the Oven, Microwave and Broiler! You can toast shredded coconut and flakes and chips in minutes. It is so easy! Toasted coconut adds a rich nutty flavor and crispy texture to your recipes. In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make Toasted Coconut with 4 easy methods. Watch this cooking video and toast some coconut today!

Yield: Varies

Toasted Coconut

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Ingredients

  • Coconut, shredded or flakes (sweetened or unsweetened)

Instructions

  1. OVEN METHOD: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Spread the coconut in a thin layer on a baking sheet. Place pan on the center rack in a 325 degree oven. Bake 5 -10 minutes or until the coconut is light golden brown. Stir a couple times during baking for even browning.
  2. SKILLET METHOD: Heat skillet to medium heat. Add coconut and heat for 3 -5 minutes or until nicely browned. Stir frequently.
  3. BROILER METHOD: Preheat the broiler. Spread the coconut in thin layer on a baking sheet. Broil 4 - 5 inches from the heat until golden brown (about 1 - 4 minutes). Watch the coconut carefully as it can burn very quickly.
  4. MICROWAVE METHOD: Spread the coconut in a thin layer on a microwave safe plate. Microwave in 30 - 60 second increments. Stir after each time. Continue cooking until the coconut is to your desired level of browning.

Notes

Toasted coconut adds a rich nutty flavor and crispy texture to your recipes.

Sweetened coconut takes less time to toast because sugar speeds up the toasting process.

Cool coconut slightly before using.

© Karen Breyer

 

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