• 1 ripe banana

Add to a medium-sized bowl and mash with a fork.

• 1 cup natural peanut butter (or almond butter, or 1/2 cup of each)
• 1/2 cup applesauce (natural unsweetened)
• 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
• 1/4 cup ground flax seed
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar, firmly packed)
• 1 tsp baking powder (aluminum-free)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Add to the bowl with the banana and stir to combine.

• 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
• 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup walnuts (chopped, or other nut of your choice)
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries (or dried cherries or raisins)

Add in none, some or all and stir to combine.

Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the greased baking sheet.

Bake for 10-12 minutes.  Let cool.