Banana and Oat Cookies

Method

Preheat the oven to one hundred and eighty degrees Celsius using conventional top and bottom heat. Line a baking tray with baking paper.

Mash the banana thoroughly with a fork. Add the oats, walnuts and cinnamon, then mix well.

Let the mixture rest for five minutes so the oats can absorb some of the moisture.

Divide the mixture into eight equal portions and place them on the tray. Flatten each portion with the back of a spoon to about one centimetre thick.

Bake on the middle shelf for fifteen to eighteen minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the surface no longer looks wet.

Let the cookies cool on the tray for ten minutes before carefully lifting them off.

Preparation Tip

Use a ripe banana with brown spots for a sweeter result. These cookies have a soft texture and spread very little during baking, so flatten them into the desired shape beforehand.

Calories are estimated for eight equally sized cookies and may vary slightly depending on the ingredients used.