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.