RECIPE: BANANA OATMEAL COOKIES

These are the most simplistic cookies ever. Monkey made our first batch with just a little help from me to find and measure out the ingredients. You start with two ingredients -- bananas and oatmeal -- and from there the cookie is up to you. We added dark chocolate chips, cranberries and cinnamon for a yummy cookie that the kids devoured.

Ingredients:

2 ripe bananas
1 1/2 cup of large flake oats
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
1/4 cup cranberries
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350◦F. In a medium bowl, mash bananas and add the oats. Add any additional ingredients you crave (dried cherries, nuts, etc.).

Using a tablespoon, scoop out the batter and place the balls on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15 minutes, until the cookies are firm and turning golden brown around the edges.

Enjoy!

The original recipe was found here on GlobeandMail.com.

HAPPY FRIDAY!

Mama bird flew the nest! I recently took a trip to New York City with my friend. No husband, no kids. It was the first time I had left the kiddos for more than a few hours with my husband. This was a big deal, in fact, this was a huge milestone for us all. Happily, everyone survived. I missed my family like crazy, but I so enjoyed strolling the city streets, eating at a leisurely pace, exploring bustling neighbourhoods and shopping with no distraction (and no stroller!). It was a surreal experience to have no schedule and to do as I wished -- a true luxury. 

Now let's kick off this weekend with an ode to NYC. Here's Empire State of Mind, one of my favourite songs about the vibrant city that is New York City. 

Happy Friday!