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Featuring Bodacious Bananas, the April Pick of the Month

Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Bananas are a good source of fiber and potassium. There are many ways to enjoy them!

Check out the recipe below, and pick up some bananas today from your local grocery store!

Prep Time: 10 minutes.

Cook Time: 15 minutes.

Servings: 7.

Ingredients

  • 2 very ripe bananas.
  • 1 cup oats (quick-cooking or old fashioned rolled).
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.
  • 1/2 cup raisins.

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2.  In a medium bowl, mash bananas with a fork until mostly smooth.
  3.  Add oats, cinnamon, vanilla and raisins. Mix well.
  4.  Drop spoonfuls of dough onto lightly sprayed or oiled baking sheet. Flatten with the back of a spoon or bottom of a drinking glass.
  5.  Bake 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool before serving.

What’s so Great About Bananas?

  • Good source of fiber.
  • Great source of potassium.
  • Full of antioxidants.
  • Support heart and digestive health.
  • Easy to add to your diet and help you feel fuller.

What’s the Best Way to Eat Bananas?

  • Add them to a fruit salad, oatmeal or yogurt.
  • Blend them in a smoothie with protein powder and other fruits.
  • Use them in baked goods such as muffins, breads or pancakes. 

Selection & Preparation

  • Selection: Choose yellow with brown spots for immediate use. Pick bananas that are still slightly green to use later.
  • Storage: Store bananas at room temperature. To freeze bananas, peel and seal in a plastic bag and use within two months.
  • Preparation: Peel and eat.
  • Cooking: Bananas are great for baking or blending in a smoothie.

  • Serving Size: 2 cookies.
  • Amount Per Serving
    • Calories: 120.
    • Total Fat: 1 g.
    • Total Carbohydrates: 25 g.
    • Protein: 3 g.

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