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blest
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 # Posted: 8 Mar 2007 21:54


These cookies are so yummy- especially if you have a South Beach trained palate. By that I mean that you aren't used to tons of sugar anymore! ;-p

1 1/2 Cups Oats
1/2 Cup Whole Wheat Flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
1/4 C chopped pecans (optional)
2 bananas
5 Tbsps oil

Mix all the dry ingredients in one bowl. Mash up the bananas with the oil in another bowl. Mix the two together. Drop by spoonfuls on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes.

If you're on South Beach, two of these equals one carb serving. These are, of course, not suitable for phase one.
Kim H
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 # Posted: 8 Mar 2007 22:05


Ooooh that sounds good, but do they taste much of banana? (I usually avoid them)
blest
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 # Posted: 8 Mar 2007 22:08


I know what you mean... Bananas aren't my fave either unless they're still a bit green on the ends. But I guess with all the healthy eating my tastes are changing! These cookies are somewhat banana flavored... I don't know how strong I would say it is. But in conjunction with the other flavors, it works pretty well! And you could experiment with upping the cinnamon to mask it.
Jem M
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 # Posted: 10 Mar 2007 00:09


You *could* try substituting the banana with unsweetened apple sauce! I would guess one to one and a half cups should do it; and as it's more liquid, you may be able to omit the oil as well. If I try it, I'll post back results.

I was thinking I would try this recipe with Walnut oil and Walnuts in place of the Pecans; or almond oil with almonds etc.

It sounds yummy - thanks!
Karen Harmon
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 # Posted: 10 Mar 2007 00:47


HI blessed with sons
Do you know what the cals. are for each cookie. Can you let me know I count them every day.

Karen
blest
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 # Posted: 10 Mar 2007 01:10


Okay... assuming the recipe yields 20 cookies, which is what I generally get, then each cookie has:

85 calories 4.8g fat 9.4g carbs 1.5g protein

~blest
Nick Richards
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 # Posted: 28 Mar 2007 09:15


Quoting: blest
Okay... assuming the recipe yields 20 cookies, which is what I generally get, then each cookie has:

85 calories 4.8g fat 9.4g carbs 1.5g protein

~blest


.... not really ideal nutritionally is it?


blest
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 # Posted: 28 Mar 2007 13:29


Well who ever heard of an ideal cookie?

I don't know exactly what your complaint is - but you have to look at what's in these cookies. Lots of whole grain, fruit, and healthy fat. That's a lot to get from a cookie! For a balanced snack, I usually have them with a glass of milk.
Mason Galindo
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 # Posted: 3 Apr 2007 20:33


The kcals seem a bit high, although there does seem to be some nutritional value. I think that's a snack that I wouldn't mind treating myself to occasionally, but due to the high amount of calories in each cookie, probably wouldn't make it a regular snack.

I think oreos have ~55 calories and the low-fat oreos contain ~38. I don't buy them, so I can't confirm this, but those kcal counts are low in comparison.

Thanks for sharing the recipe nonetheless. I look forward to trying it out.
blest
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 # Posted: 3 Apr 2007 21:31


See - that's when you really get into a difference between strategies. I'm all about healthy carbs. Whole grains. No white flour, almost no white sugar. (the one exception is my occasional square of REALLY dark good chocolate) No artificial sweeteners or chemical junk. Oreos - delectable as I once considered them - are 55 calories of garbage.

But either strategy can be effective - either watching the quality or the quantity - or both! I'm becoming a diet relativist. If it works for you and it's healthy - GO For it!!

Oh - I've found these cookies are also yummy with pumpkin pie spice and walnuts instead of cinnamon and pecans. And a little touch of real vanilla is a great addition too!
RaeVynn CroneWynd
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 # Posted: 3 Apr 2007 23:50


This cookies might even count as a fruit serving


J G
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 # Posted: 7 Apr 2007 19:56


Those cookies are delicious! I just made them. Do you know how much fiber is in each?
blest
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 # Posted: 7 Apr 2007 23:21


1.1g per cookie

Glad you like 'em!


Dave O
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 # Posted: 8 Apr 2007 00:45


I'm gonna try these for tomorrow's little get together for Easter. Thanks for the recipe!!

Dave
Zee .
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 # Posted: 10 Apr 2007 14:14


Quoting: zap120
I'm gonna try these for tomorrow's little get together for Easter. Thanks for the recipe!!

Same here! This is one to print out and try sometime soon.

Thanks!


SIGRID Krahn
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 # Posted: 14 Apr 2007 22:36


That sounds really good!!
I love banana, nuts, cinnamon and Whole Grain-stuff.
And the recipe with pumpkin pie spice and walnuts sounds also yummy!

Thanks!
blest
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 # Posted: 14 Apr 2007 22:41


And I just discovered, if you need a little more protein, that a small smackerel of natural peanut butter is a yummy touch!
nilla b.
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 # Posted: 15 Apr 2007 00:44


These sound really good, I'm gonna have to try making them. But I think I'm going to do what Jem said and trade the bananas and oil out for applesauce.

I'm with you blest, if I'm going to treat myself to something I want it to be high quality stuff that I really like. Somewhere along the way processed junk food has lost its appeal to me. It no longer feels like a treat. Plus it makes me feel bleh...

Thanks for posting this! I'm always on the lookout for good recipes.
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