CRANBERRY-WALNUT OATMEAL COOKIES (VEGAN & GLUTEN-FREE)

Cranberry-Walnut Oatmeal Cookies (Vegan & Gluten-Free) image

Provided by worldmom12

Time 24m

Yield 24 cookies, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups rolled oats (choose certified gluten-free oats if baking gluten-free)
1 cup dried cranberries (or dried fruit of choice)
1 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
1 1/2 cups bananas, mashed, very ripe (about 3 medium)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350.
In a large bowl, combine the oats, cranberries, and walnuts.
In a medium bowl, combine the banana, oil, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda until well blended.
Add banana mixture to oat mixture, stirring to combine. Let stand 15 minutes.
Lightly spray cookie sheets with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto prepared sheets.
Bake 14 to 15 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Let cool on sheets 1 minute.
Transfer cookies to wire racks; cool completely.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days (or freeze in airtight bags/containers).