Quick and easy banana and date cookies

Weekends are always jam-packed and we know that many families are active and on the go. These banana and date cookies are a great snack to take with you on the go. Best of all they are dairy free and refined sugar-free too, so they are perfect to share with friends with these food intolerances.

These cookies are packed with bananas, which are high in potassium, magnesium and vitamin A which supports children’s vision. The dates act as a natural sweetener and support healthy iron levels in children. So give these cookies a go this weekend!

Ingredients

• 2  cups all-purpose flour 
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon 
• 1  teaspoon baking soda 
• 1  teaspoon baking powder 
• 1  teaspoon salt 
• 1  cup coconut oil 
• 2 cups mashed banana 
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract 
• 3  cups quick oats 
• nonstick cooking spray
• 2  tablespoons oats milk 
• 1 cup  chopped dates 

Method

• Whisk flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until well combined. 
• Add coconut oil and 2 cups of mashed banana in a large bowl and mix until creamy, at least 2 to 3 minutes.
• Next, mix in vanilla and oats milk.
• Gradually mix in dry ingredients until well combined. Add oats and mix until thoroughly incorporated. Cover the bowl and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. 
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) when you’re ready to bake.  
• Form small dough balls into cookie shapes. 
• Bake in the preheated oven until light golden brown. 

Try baking this snack at home for in-between play dates on the weekend. We’re sure that they’ll disappear quickly when you bring them out. Want to see more of the food that we serve at our centres? You can book a tour or send us a message.