Ingredients:

1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
1 cups rolled oats
1 ripe bananas
3-4 deglet dates, pitted
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup raisins
¼ cup nuts (optional)

1 tablespoon ground flaxseed 1 cup s rolled oats 1 ripe bananas 3 -4 deglet dates, pitted 1/2 cup raisins

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a small bowl, stir together the flax seed with 2-3 tablespoons of water and set aside. If using applesauce, skip this step. Place the rolled oats into a medium bowl and set aside.

Add the banana, dates, cinnamon, and vanilla to a food processor and blend until smooth, about 30 seconds. Add the nuts, if using, and pulse a few times,

Add the flax-water mixture and the banana mixture to a large bowl with the oats and stir well. If you want to add fruit or coconut flakes, do so now.

Use clean hands to make 1-2 inch balls and slightly flatten. Place the balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20 minutes, flip, and place back in the oven for another 10-20 minutes depending on how dry or soft you want them to be. Let cool and enjoy!

Note: This recipe is for one batch, but you can make multiple batches at once!