Monster Cookies with Spirulina

Ingredients (makes 6 cookies)

• 80 g oats

• 1 ripe banana

• 1 tbsp honey

• ½ tsp spirulina powder

• Optional: raisins or chocolate chips (for “eyes”)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 175–180°C (top/bottom heat). Line a baking tray with baking paper.
2. Mash the banana in a bowl until smooth. Add the honey and stir well.
3. Add the oats and mix until you have a firm, sticky dough. Then stir in the spirulina until the dough is evenly green throughout.
4. Leave the mixture to rest for 5 minutes. The oats will absorb the moisture, making the cookies firmer and giving them a better bake.
5. Use a spoon to place 6 mounds on the baking tray and press them down lightly (they barely spread).
6. Optionally press raisins or chocolate chips into the dough as “eyes”.
7. Bake the cookies for 12–15 minutes, until the edges just start to colour lightly and the centre feels firm.
8. Leave them to cool on the baking tray for 10 minutes (they will firm up), then transfer to a rack to cool completely.

Tip for the best result

Use a well-ripened banana (with brown spots). This makes the cookies naturally sweet enough and keeps the dough nicely together.