Energy boost.....Banana Oat Cookies!!

THE PERFECT ON THE GO SNACK

Oats have some fantastic health benefits, they....

• Lower blood sugar levels

• Provide antioxidants

• Promote healthy bacteria in your gut

• Help you to feel full to manage your weight

• Ease constipation

• Relieve skin itching and irritation

• Lower your chance of colon cancer

They contain these Vitamins and Minerals...

• Manganese

• Phosphorus

• Copper

• Vitamin B1

• Iron

• Selenium

• Magnesium

• Zinc

Who doesn't love a banana ?

With the health benefits they contain

it will make you love them so much more.....

• Great for gut health due to high fibre content

• Contain Potassium which supports heart health

• Help to boost mood

• Anti-oxidant

• AN ENERGY BOOSTER

This recipe is really feeding the body so much goodness. Containing Flax seed which is also.....

• High in Fibre

• High in Omega 3 Fatty Acids

• Helps lower Cholesterol

• Helps protect the lining of the digestive tract

Peanut butter, one of my all time favourites which is...

• Rich in Protein

• Good source of heart healthy fats

• Good for weight loss if eaten in moderation

• Contains niacin and magnesium

• vitamin E

Pumpkin seeds...

• Rich in vitamins and minerals like magnesium and vitamin k (these are important in helping wounds heal)

• Zinc, helps the immune system fight against bacteria and viruses

• Plant protein

• Boosts metabolism

Honey which is.......

• rich in Vitamin B 6

• Acts as an antibiotic

• Great for colds, soothes sore throats

• Improves skin health

• Reduces Blood sugar

• Treats Asthma

• Fatigue

And last but not least....

• Energy booster

• Relieves constipation

• Lower cholesterol

• Treats anaemia

• High in fibre

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So now we know what is in these fantastic cookies, let me show you how to make them...

You will need

• 2 Cups of Oats

• Two ripe Bananas

• 1/4 Cup of Pumpkin Seeds

• 1/4 Cup of Dates

• 1 Table Spoon of Flaxseed

• 1/4 Cup of Peanut butter

• 2 Table Spoons of Honey

METHOD

• Start by mashing the bananas with a fork until nice and smooth

• Pour in the oats

• Then the Pumpkin Seeds

• The Dates

• And Flaxseed

• Add the Peanut Butter and Honey

• Give it a really good mix

• Place some baking paper on a baking tray and get ready to make your cookies

• Grab some mixture and form into balls

• Place on the tray and push with a spoon to flatten

• Place in the oven on 180'C and cook for 20 minutes

• Once cooked place on a rack to cool

• Now you're ready to EAT!!!

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I love to take these to work they are brilliant for giving me that extra energy boost. My job is physical and as oats are fantastic because they release energy slowly this helps keep me moving for so much longer.

A chocolate bar might be that easy quick go to snack but due to the sugar content you will get that quick burst of energy fast but it will quickly disappear causing you to become sluggish.

So take the time, make these cookies and

FEEL GREAT!!!!!

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