OAT'NANA PUCKS
Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 3:59PM 
Last night, I was struck by how grateful I am to live where I do. Hugh took me swimming. A romantic early evening dip, as I never do this on my own accord. The air was warm and the ocean temp about 70 degrees. Deep blue and crystal clear. It had been FAR too long since I’d been out swimming. It ends up being quite a workout for me, treading water, as I am terrified of sea creatures chomping my feet off. Hugh made a good looking life saving device. The ocean is so vast, that it reminds me how small we are in this wild and precious life. It was calming and reviving at the same time; much needed. Regardless of where you live, I know that you’ve had those moments of being overwhelmed with gratitude. I may sound sappy, but if your heart is any bigger than a pea, thoughts as these have crossed your mind.
Bringing it back to the treats at hand, because you and I can both be grateful for these pucks of oatty goodness. I don’t bake cookies often because my greedy tendencies seem to surface every time I do... I intend to give most away, but once they are warm and sweet smelling out of the oven, I get protective and hoard them. I freeze most, to have them only when I really NEED a cookie. I manage to easily convince myself that I always NEED a cookie. These are so tasty and hearty, that I even NEED them around breakfast time. The good news: these lil pucks have no eggs, sugar or butter, but I assure you, they still taste like a treat.
OAT ‘NANA PUCKS // 3 dozen mini pucks
Adapted from 101 Cookbooks.
Heidi's recipe calls for almond meal, but I like nut crunchies. The almond meal does however, help act as a binder. So I added wheat bran. If you have gluten allergies, omit the wheat bran and use almond meal. Also note that these cookies can be a bit crumbly in texture. If that bothers you, add a beaten egg to the wet mix.
3 Well Ripened Bananas
2 tbsp. Good Vanilla Extract
¼ Cup Coconut Oil (olive oil works fine)
2 Cups Rolled Oats
1/3 Cup Wheat Bran
2/3 Cup Finely Chopped Almonds
1/2 Cup Unsweetened, Shredded Coconut
1 tbsp. Cinnamon
1 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Baking Powder
¾ Cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips or Carob Chips
Oven to 350’
Mush the ripe bananas with a fork. Mix the wet ingredients together: bananas, vanilla, and oil. In another bowl, mix remaining dry ingredients. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and gently mix. Fold in the chocolate or carob chips. The dough will be loose. Here, my favorite line in her recipe, ‘don’t worry about it’. Ha.
On a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat, make mini balls, then give them a gentle smush to flatten them. I like them in balls, Hugh prefers them in pucks, shape as you wish. They don’t really change shape while baking, so spacing 1’’ between is fine.
Bake for about 14 minutes until puck or nugget is firm. Do not undercook or they will crumble.
Hoard.
Reader Comments (33)
Hoarding cookies is probably my favorite hobby, so I look forward to any opportunity to do it. These look amazing by the way, and will be made and consumed soon. I tend to overbuy bananas just to have a reason to use the overripe ones ("oh, I *have* to make banana bread? If you say so...") so thank you for providing another reason to why I love brown bananas :-)
mmmm . . . lovely recipe! I love cookies like that. I'm with you, if I go out in open water I'm always afraid of sea creatures chomping my toes off haha. I get chills and humbled when I look into space, it's just crazy to think we are one little creature in this vast universe.
-kristen
mmmmm! i have lots of these ingredients left over from your granola recipe. i made it last night and it was oh so tasty. and this heat has ripened my bananas somethin' fierce so yay, oat'nana pucks here i come! luv your blog. your recipes, the pics. its outta sight. delicious.
Wow, what gorgeous pics, I just love them! I'm like you, I find excuses to eat cookies (and cakes, and ice cream and all things sweet) at all hours of the day... but I don't even have the self control to freeze them! These look beautiful... is it cookie time yet?!
Hmmm, I'm looking at 3 ripe bananas right now. I think I just might have to makes these pucks! Thanks!
Your site is so easy on the eyes. The photography is light and airy -- it makes me feel like I can bake this from scratch and not make a mess! I have some rolled oats that I bought but had no clue what to do with, so this recipe sounds like the help I need.
And I I deserve a cookie!
I love the name of these!
this is a cookie i might actually make and i ALWAYS have over-rippened bananas in the house. i love that they are sorta guilty, sorta not and therefore can be eaten for breakfast or dessert (with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, i imagine). i can't wait to try them- yum!
Love the action shot! Yes, I am grateful but am at a place right now where sometimes it's hard to remember to be. The other night, I was going out with my husband and put a dress on. My 4 1/2 year old son looked at me shyly and said, in a very quiet voice, "You look pretty." My heart filled up with so much thanks for this sweet child that I totally teared up. Thanks for the reminder.
If I try to convince myself that i should eat a cookie only when I need it, I would eat some all the time ;) Your recipe seems yummy!
I too am terrified beyond reason of sea creatures nibbling at my toes. I'd much rather stay on dry land... in the kitchen in fact... making these amazing oat'nana pucks! Thank you for another amazing post. I am so grateful! ;)
Wow, those look so delicious. I think I may try this soon, and maybe throw some dried fruit in there.
these are called pucks? really? such a cute name :D
What a great recipe! I love all the flavor components, and I love the texture of cookies made with oats!
Hugh has managed to make even ripe, raw bananas look gorgeous. Now that is talent! This looks like my kind of cookie. I just printed out the recipe, and will report back.
Hello lovey,
Wow..you just keep getting more & more creative!
Yes, the Laguna Beach Farmer's market IS a delight of the senses.
Sprouted Kitchen is getting around! Congrats!
Keep having fun ~ Thanks for sharing your talents & joy with us :)
Yum!
PS kudos to Huge for the amazing photography. Paige & Josh's wedding pictures are works of art.
xo Kp
I've started making half batches when I make cookies...I still hoard but there's less of them to hoard so it seems better.
Your writing reveals your wonderful heart and personality very warm and clever,truely a gift as is the white plate/tile palette at your moms kitchen...i am always overwhelmed with the talents that keep emerging. you are going somewhere
These look awesome! I have a few bananas in my kitchen that need to be used up. I think I found a new recipe to try:)
Oooh! I can't get enough of cookies. And these are healthy versions?! Wow! Thanks for sharing :)
How much do I love your giant photos? So pretty.
these sound delish!
your photography is stunning (love the top down view) and I am so with you on the NEEDING a cookie when I make them-
hee hee.
glad I found your blog, now if I just had a bit more tmie in the kitchen.
Oh these look really good. I am super into sweets that have a nutty/oaty component. My stomach is growling!
We always need a cookie =) Great ingredients and flavours there!
The cookies look scrumptious, but the first paragraph brought back some really great memories. Gorgeous!
I made these last night and they were delicious!
These look like the perfect snack for my kids! I'm definitely going to give these a go. By the way, I just discovered your blog and I'm totally in love with it! You have the most beautiful photos I've ever seen on a food blog! :)
I just made these! First batch out of the oven and second one in :) I made Heidi's sometime last year and the Hub and I loved them...so it was fun to switch it up a teenie bit and try your rendition. Which, after my first (still warm and gooey) bite, I can honestly say are DIVINE. Wheat bran was an excellent idea :)
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Absolutely dying to try this!! YUM! What can I use instead of shredded coconut?
I make these cookies so often...I love them.
I made these last weekend, but they got really crumbly on me. I'm not sure what happened, but they still tasted delicious!
Nothing beats bananas + chocolate, or swimming. Now I just want to go swimming and immediately make these... thanks for the post!