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| The last remaining cookie.... |
With two batches baked in the last 3 days, I have only this lonely, single cookie remaining to show for my efforts. Well, the proper word is "had". I ate this one within mere minutes after confirming I had decent enough photos to publish, and I now have a shopping list of ingredients to fulfill the requested 3rd batch.
Soft and with a delightful crumb, no one knew these apple studded beauties included spelt flour or that much of the fat was cut out with the use of mashed bananas and apple sauce. Easy to whip together with a stand mixer, a good wooden spoon and a bowl will also do the trick.
With such a wonderful response, I'm thrilled to submit these cookies to the first installment of the new monthly Creative Cookie Exchange. Created by Laura, of The Spiced Life, my kids are more than excited about my participation in this group, and this month we kick off with "Back to School Cookies", or in our case, Banapple Spice Cookies.
Banana Apple (Banapple) Spice Cookies
Lower in fat and filled with whole grains and fruits, these cookies are also versatile. Don't have apple? Raisins and nuts would be wonderful additions. Perfect for the lunch box, I suggest starting with two batches...
Recipe by Kim Kelly - Liv Life
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1 cup spelt flour (whole wheat or oat would also work)
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp Apple Pie Spice *** (we made our own!)
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup oil (I used avocado oil)
1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce
1 medium ripe banana, mashed
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 Tbs molasses
1 egg
1 apple, peeled and diced
sugar for rolling
Preheat oven to 350º and line two baking sheets with silicone mats
, parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.In a large bowl, whisk together the flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt and apple pie spice (see below if you don't have apple pie spice). Set aside.
In a medium bowl, add the oil, apple sauce, and mashed banana. Whisk to combine. Add the sugars, molasses and egg, whisking again to combine.
Add the wet ingredients to the flours and stir about 10 stirs with a strong wooden spoon. Add the diced apple and continue stirring just until incorporated.
Place about 1/3 cup of granulated sugar in a bowl. Roll rounded tablespoons of the dough (it will be a little wet) into a ball and then roll in the bowl of sugar. Place the dough onto the prepared cookie sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until lightly golden.
Remove from the oven and allow to rest on the baking sheet of a minute or two, then remove to a wire rack to cool. Enjoy!
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| DIY Apple Pie Spice |
1 1/4 tsp cinnamon
generous 1/4 tsp freshly ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp allspice
1/8 tsp ground ginger
pinch ground cardamom
Note 2: While I usually love warm cookies, I found I preferred these after they had cooled. Not that I had any trouble eating the warm ones... I just liked them cooled even better!
Won't you join me as I grab a cup of coffee and make the cookie rounds with some of our Creative Cookie Exchange Members?? I can't wait to try some of these!!
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These sound delicious although I am a little concerned that they are fairly loaded with sugar which we try to avoid in our house. You mention that you used the banana and applesauce in place of fat and I was wondering if I were to omit the applesauce how much fat would I need to use in it's place?
ReplyDeletePaula, agreed on the high sugar content! But these sweet bites were worth it for me!
DeleteAs for the apple sauce... here's an article from Taste of Home that addresses your question.
From what I've read this morning, you would want to replace about 1/4 cup of oil if you eliminate the apple sauce.
http://www.tasteofhome.com/Healthy/Live-Well/Ask-Our-Dietitian/Question-Archive/Baking/How-do-I-replace-the-fat-in-muffins-with-applesauce
Sounds great! These would be good for breakfast!
ReplyDeleteThanks Stephanie!! Shhh... that's what I did after the kids went to school!!
DeleteKim, I'm loving the flavor profiles of banana, apple and spice. Utilizing your own spice blend makes it even more fun. Thank you for sharing the recipe!
ReplyDeleteThanks Brooks!! These were amazingly popular. Fun indeed!
DeleteOhh these look so tasty! I love using banana and apple sauce in baking. And all the spices! Perfect for fall! :)
ReplyDeleteI just checked and I have all the ingredients to make these - yay! Bananas tend to become overripe before we can eat them since I buy the large bags from Costco. This always seems to be a win-win situation since we eat what we can, and then freeze some for smoothies or use them in great recipes like this one. And I love that you provided a recipe for the Apple Pie Spice. I can see this being very popular in my house.
ReplyDeleteI am always looking for a use for that last banana in the bunch! Why does no one ever want the last banana?! These sound delightful, Kim, with both apple and banana and, oh, that hit of apple pie spice! Yum!
ReplyDeleteThese look great!!! I am certain my grandkids will LOVE these! Pinned. Will make. Love.
ReplyDeleteThese sound amazing! This is a perfect treat for my little guy!
ReplyDeleteThey sound delicious. This would be perfect breakfast cookies, all the goodness all in one place.
ReplyDeleteMy kids love "banapple", and they will love these cookies! I remember your homemade spice mix. I love your DIY recipes!
ReplyDeleteI love these cookies and desperately wish that I ate bananas because they just look fantastic! Perfect back to school treats! Thanks so much for joining us!
ReplyDeleteThese cookies look delicious and are definitely on the other end of the scale from the cookies that I made for the challenge which were treat or special occasion cookie. I will have to try your recipe as a yummy healthier alternative.
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