True confession: I really, really don’t enjoy cooking. It’s not for lack of trying, though. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve attempted fun, Pinterest recipes only for them to turn out slightly-above-mediocre. People argue that cooking is creative & you can add your own flair without having to follow a strict recipe. Personally, that has never worked for me. And to people who can just whip something together, I envy you because for some reason I just suck at cooking.
That being said, I love love love baking. I love the precision of baking–if you follow the recipe strictly to a T, it will turn out well no matter what. Being a Type A, this makes my soul happy.
Good news is, it’s fall so that means it’s officially baking season! I made these easy (& healthy!!) pumpkin breakfast cookies the other week and loved them. For all you “just eyeball-it” cooks out there, this baking recipe doesn’t have to be super precise (it’s flexible & will turn out well if you generally follow the instructions), and for all you bakers out there like me, there is some precision and a guarantee that you won’t mess it up. Oh, and they only take 15 minutes to make & they’re gluten and dairy-free. Keep scrolling to find out more.
easy, healthy & pumpkin-y.
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas (the riper the better)
- 1/2 cup of pumpkin puree
- 2 TBSP of pumpkin spice (it’s a LOT of spice, feel free to add less)
- 1 1/2 cups of oats (but add more if it looks too wet)
- Drizzle of honey
- Chocolate chips (optional)
- scoop of protein powder (optional)
Directions:
(It’s crazy how easy these are to make)
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil
- Add everything to a bowl & mix together. Drop spoonfuls onto the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Keep in the refrigerator up to a week.
That’s it. Simple, healthy & makes your mornings easier because they’re grab and go.
What’s your favorite thing to bake in the fall? Want to see more recipes on Ampersand? Leave me a comment below. &.
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Yum these sound delicious.
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They are!! So easy to make too. Thanks for reading xo
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These sound soo good!
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I loved them!! Such an easy thing to make.
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These looks AMAZING. Really excited to try them!
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They’re SO EASY!! Let me know how they turn out for you xo
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Gah I just bought some Pumpkin puree so I am ALL for giving this recipe a go with my ripened bananas. It was meant to be this recipe! Also love that they’re easily made vegan by subbing the honey!
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Ah I’m so excited you can make them!! And really, you can add or sub anything you want. I love that the recipe is flexible like that. Let me know how they turn out! xo
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These look and sound delicious, and the ingredient list is nice and simple which is always a plus:) And I’m sure you’re not as bad at cooking as you say you are, although it is definitely a tricky skill!
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Yes I love that you can make these with a few simple ingredients! It’s the best when you probably have everything you need already at home. Thanks so much for reading xo
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I love your blog. So insightful and helpful girl. Keep it up.
xo, Ashley at thoughtfulblonde.com :)
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Omg, thank you for stopping by and reading!! I love YOUR blog too!! :) xo, Kasia
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These sound amazing! Baking is such a great outlet. Can’t wait to try these.
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