Bodacious Bananas

Bananas have multiple cardiac and gastrointestinal benefits, and they also pack a little punch of power in terms of providing energy to our bodies.  They are a great source of vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin C, fiber, potassium, biotin, and copper.

These golden beauties are a staple in our household.  The juvenile yellow ones hang out on our counter, waiting to be manhandled and devoured by little hands or shred to pieces in a blender for my daily shake.  The lucky few that escape and turn brown are placed in the freezer to be used in whatever recipe I feel like whipping up - a sort of banana reclamation project it you will.  Here is one of our favorite "nanner" recipes!

Easy Peasy Banana Oatmeal Cookies

2 large ripe bananas
1 C of oats (quick or regular; if you use regular it is nice to chop them up a bit for better binding)

That's it.  Two ingredients.  If you are feeling saucy, throw in a handful of raisins, chopped nuts, or chocolate chips (I love to add the tiny semi-sweet chocolate chips), or even 1-2 tsp of cinammon.

Mash the bananas, then stir in the oats until well-mixed.  Add your flare (chocolate, etc.) and mix until a doughy consistency is reached.  Since there is no Banana Law, each fruit is obviously a different size.  If the consistency is too wet, add some more oats.  I always start slow adding the oats so that it doesn't get too dry.

Plop spoonfuls on a greased cookie sheet and bake at 350º for about 15 minutes.  Then step out of the way before your family consumes them like cattle at a trough.