Healthier Easter chocolate nest cookies

Directions

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   Preheat the oven to 200C (400F), 180C fan, Gas Mark
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   Line a couple of baking trays with baking paper.
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   Mash the bananas in a large bowl, then add the maple syrup and mix well.
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   Stir in the cocoa and oats until evenly combined.
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   Divide the mixture into 12 (about 2 level tablespoons each) and roll into balls.
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   Place them on the baking trays.
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   Press a teaspoon into the centre of each cookie to create a nest shape.
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   Bake for 12 minutes, then cool on a wire rack.
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   Add a couple of chocolate mini eggs to the centre of each cookie.
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    Enjoy!
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    Healthier Easter chocolate nest cookies
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
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    Cook Time: 12 minutes
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    Total Time: 22 minutes
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    Servings: 12 cookies
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    Author: Emily Leary
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    These are easy to make, with plenty of opportunities for the kids to get involved with mashing, measuring and mixing. Theyre made healthier with bananas and oats, but still offer the satisfying Easter chocolate hit we all love!
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    Ingredients
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    bananas
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    tbsp honey
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    tbsp cocoa
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    g rolled oats
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    g chocolate mini eggs
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    * Note: nutritional information is estimated, based on publicly available data. Nutrient values may vary from those published.
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    Course: Cookies
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    Keywords: chocolate, Easter, healthier, nests
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