RECIPE WEDNESDAY: Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Let's face it, when it comes to women and their "moon cycles", we really need a "go to" sweet - i.e. chocolate.  And I don't know about you, but when I am eating clean and this time of the month swings around, my cravings for sweets and salty foods are heightened even more! 

But, there is hope ladies! 

I just found this great recipe with the 21 Day Fix.  I made Banana Oatmeal Cookies last night (you can have 2 of them and they count towards one of your yellow containers).  I was super impressed by how yummy they were without chocolate, but with raisins!  Although, you probably could put chocolate chips in this recipe too - but that may alter how many you have in a serving.  The thing I like most, is that this recipe is a SUPER clean treat.  There is loads of cinnamon in them, which is a spice that is incredibly good for you and actually helps you in your efforts for weight loss (click here to read more).

Needless to say, if you're looking for a healthy sweet, try these and if you make any variations, do share!  I'd love more ideas. 

BANANA OATMEAL COOKIES

(Makes 8 servings, 2 cookies each)

Non-stick Cooking Spray

1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

2 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp. sea salt

2 ripe medium bananas, mashed

1/4 cup  golden raisins

1/4 cup chopped raw walnuts

DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Lightly coat baking sheet with spray.  Set aside.
3. Combine oats, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl; mix well.
4. Add bananas, raisins, and walnuts; mix well.
5. Drop by heaping Tbsp. onto prepared baking sheet; flatten cookies with a spatula.
6. Bake for 14 to 15 minutes or until firm.