Date and Banana Cookies
This was a favourite recipe from the Penny Brohn Cancer Care centre where I worked as Head Chef for a period. The ratio of carbohydrates to protein (3:1) in these biscuits makes them ideal 30 minutes after a workout. They also freeze very well.
Pre-heat oven to 180°C
75g/3oz dried dates, chopped
75g/3oz walnuts, chopped
2 medium bananas, mashed
175g/6oz oats
100ml olive oil
1tsp vanilla essence
1 tsp cinnamon
- Mix everything together really well and mould into cookie shape (I use my hands!).
- Place on a sheet of baking paper. Flatten them down a bit and bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
