Hiker's cookies: home recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 6 tbsp. water
• 2 ripe organic bananas
• 1/3 cup natural peanut butter
• 1 ½ cups rolled oats 
• ½ cup dried cranberries or mixed dried fruit
• ½ cup mixed nuts and seeds (chopped almonds, pumpkin and sunflower seeds)
• 4 tbsp. shredded coconut

Preparation and steps

• Preheat oven to 350^o F;
• In a small bowl, combine chia seeds and water. Let stand a few minutes or until gelatinous;
• In a large bowl, mash bananas with the back of a fork and stir in peanut butter. Mix vigorously and add the chia seed mixture;
• Gradually add the rolled oats and toppings (fruit, nuts and coconut), mixing continuously;
• On a baking sheet greased with coconut oil, shape 15 medium-sized cookies, making sure to feel around;
• Bake for 15 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden;
• Store cookies individually for an easy snack to incorporate into your hiking bag.

Note that this cookie is vegan, with no added flour or sugar!

Happy hiking!