Fruit & Nut Oat Cookies

Makes approx. 8 cookies

Oaty cookies that are high in protein, as well as deliciousness!

• 180g (6.3oz) oats

• 2 bananas, mashed

• 50g (1.7oz) fresh, frozen or dried berries or 50g (1.7oz) dried fruits (I love a mixture of vine fruits)

• 140g (4.9 oz) nut butter of your choice

• 30g (1oz) chopped nuts of your choice (I love walnuts or hazelnuts)

• 1 tsp vanilla essence

Optional:

• 40g (1.4oz) dark chocolate

chips/nibs

1 Preheat oven to 170°C/340°F/Gas 3.

2 Add all the ingredients, except the chocolate chips and nuts, to a bowl and mix well.

3 Add in the chocolate chips and nuts and mix well.

4 Line a flat baking tray with baking paper.

5 Divide the mixture into 8 balls and lay on the baking tray with space in between each on and flatten each ball with the back of a tablespoon (as thin or thick as you like).

6 Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, until brown.

7 Cool before enjoying.

8 Will keep for 1 week if stored in an airtight container in a cool area (store cupboard/pantry).