Oatmeal Cookies (for everyone)

You know what always makes me sad? My husband works as a nurse, and 95% of the treats offered at meetings, from patients, and from pharmaceutical companies contain gluten. I'm secretly grateful for his health, but I know it is disappointing to give or receive a gift that cannot be enjoyed.

Here are my oatmeal cookies for everyone recipes. No gluten, no sugar, no dairy. Yes, some of them do have allergens, but you can adapt or make a couple of choices and make something that will please anyone with food allergies, sensitivities, or preferences.

Formula:

1/3 c wet
1/2 c quick cooking oats

+ any mix-ins you prefer

Instructions:
1. Combine wet ingredient and oats, then add in any mix-ins.
2. Scoop into small balls and place on lined cookie sheet.
3. Bake at 350 for about 15 minutes.

Suggestions for wet ingredients:
Mashed banana
Pumpkin
Applesauce (you'll need a bit more oats)

My favorite combos are
Banana + chocolate chip
Pumpkin + walnuts + raisins + cinnamon
Banana + white chocolate chip + craisin

Try a variety and see what you like! It is easy to whip these up in just a few minutes, and they are always crowd pleasers. Plus, kids think they're getting "cookies" when they're really just getting oatmeal :)