10 July 2012

Things I...baked: Peanut butter banana chocolate chip cookies, blueberry lemon muffins, raw cookies. ...Actually, I guess technically I didn't bake the raw cookies. Anyways...

PB banana chocolate chip cookies (vegan)

These are some of my favourite things to make. Everything in here is good for you! And a great way to use up bananas.

3 large overripe bananas (I usually use frozen)

1/2 to 1 c peanut butter

3 tbsp flavourless

1 tsp vanilla

2 c rolled oats

1/3 c shredded coconut

1 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 c mini chocolate chips

In a large bowl, mash bananas and combine with peanut butter, oil, vanilla.

Miz dry ingredients in a separate bowl, then add to banana mixture and mix well. Add chocolate chips.

Line baking sheets with parchment paper and drop cookies by spoonfuls. Bake at 350F for 12-14 minutes (until golden).

Blueberry lemon muffins - recipe here.

The verdict is still out on these - 15 minutes was definitely not enough time in the oven, it was probably closer to 30 minutes. They are also quite dense. Not sure how to fix these.

Raw cookies (raw vegan)

I started making these for a friend who eats a raw vegan diet, but they are so delicious that they are somewhat of a staple for treats in my house. They are sweetened with raisins/dates so they are fairly healthy and very easy to make.

1 c raisins (or dates)

3/4 c cashews (or other nuts)

1/4 c raw cacao nibs

Cinnamon, nutmeg, and/or ground cloves (a generous shake or three of each - for flavour)

Shredded coconut (for rolling)

Add raisins, cashews, cacao nibs and spices together in a food processor and blend until "dough" starts to clump together.

Roll into balls and coat in coconut.

That's it! I generally keep them in the fridge - they will last longer, but it also helps to hold the cookie together.