Biscuits! π Cookies! π Whatever you call them these are yummy! π
These are soft and chewy biscuits which go perfectly with a cup of tea! As they contain oats you feel more satisfied after eating them and therefore just one or two is enough to feed that sweet craving (she says π !)
The recipe is very simple and you could easily pop a few extras in there – chocolate chips or nut chunks would be great, maybe raisins or chopped dried apricots would make great cookies too. π
You could also change the flavour totally by using cinnamon, mixed spice, cardamon or nutmeg or add a spoonful of cocoa powder. Ahhh, now I want to get baking to make a whole selection of cookies! π
A healthier version of a digestive biscuit, perfect for a quick snack, dunking in a mug of tea or even for breakfast!
- 30 g sugar (granulated or caster)
- 30 g butter (we used Vitalite)
- 1 medium banana mashed
- 65 g oats
- 55 g plain flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Cream the sugar and the butter together until you have a smooth creamy mixture.
Beat the banana in, then add the oats, flour, baking powder and ginger.
Gently mix until combined, then spoon 12 walnut-sized balls onto a lined baking sheet (space apart as they will spread). Gently press down to make them a bit flatter.
Bake at Gas Mark 4 (350f / 180c) for 12-15 minutes. They should be lightly golden on top and starting to brown around the edges. Allow to cool for a few minutes on the baking tray before moving to a cooling rack.
If you wish you can drizzle chocolate over the top once cooled for extra yumminess! π
Store covered (a plate with kitchen roll on top is fine) for up to 5 days.
Enjoy! π
When these are cooking, the mixture will spread, but you can help them along by gently pressing the mixture down (especially if you want a more uniform shape).
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I’m sharing these biscuits over at Angie’s Fiesta Friday this week. There’s no co-hosts this week (please volunteer to host for a weekend!) so everyone gets to vote for next week features on Tuesday (20th Aug). Come and join the party! π
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Laurena x
Hi Laurena, there’s nothing better than a cuppa and a biccie, even better if it’s a slightly more ‘virtuous’ one like this recipe lol. I’ll make mine with mixed spice and raisins. Enjoy the rest of the weekendβΊ
Ooo, mixed spice and raisins sounds delicious. Are you back from your travels now?
Yes, I’m happy to be back in my little village lol (remind me never to travel on busy inter-continental motorways in August when everyone goes on holiday?) Hope all’s good with you?
Oh no… at least it wasn’t over bank holiday! π
I regularly bake a batch for myself and my Sister with dark chocolate chips and alternative icing sugar to keep a lower calorie content. We absolutely love them. I also do a batch every few weeks for my Son who is gluten free using oat flour. He takes them to his room to munch while on the computer. A great recipe that goes down well
Hello Eileen. Wow, sounds like these are very popular with your family. Great idea to use icing sugar and I love the addition of chocolate chips! Maybe you could get your son to make his own – mine has just started making my decadent brownies and it keeps him off the computer for a bit! Thanks for sharing your comments and recipe tips!