Spiced Molasses Cookies

(by Karine Boulianne)

(If using coconut oil, the recipe is vegan.)

1 medium ripe banana, mashed

1/4 c. coconut oil (any other oil or butter)

1/2 c. stevia or 3/4 c. maple syrup

1/4 c. or more molasses

1/2 c. almond flour

1/2 c. soy flour

1 c. all-purpose flour

2 t. baking soda

1/2 t. salt

1 t. cinnamon

1/2 t. ground cloves

2 T. chia seeds

chocolate chips (optional)

almond butter at room temperature (optional)

In a large bowl, mash banana and oil together.

Add stevia or maple syrup and molasses.

Add almond, soy and all-purpose flours, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ground cloves, and chia seeds.

Add chocolate chips, if using.

Preheat oven to 375 F.

Form mixture into small balls, about 1 T. each.

Place on two cookie sheets lined with parchment paper, and flatten slightly with a spatula.

Bake for 9 - 10 minutes (the longer you bake them, the chewier they become).

Let cool.

Drizzle with almond butter before serving.

Makes about 18 cookies.

(Read Old Soul, the story that accompanies this recipe.)