Check out these Banana Oatmeal Cookies from the Vegan Lunch Box blog.

I'd add raisins and sesame seeds, and possibly some apple juice if the bananas aren't mushy enough.

Also by Vegan Lunch Box, nice looking fruit and nut bars. Although they're touted as "wheat-free," they do have a cup of spelt flour, which is pretty much the same as wheat, at least as experienced by folks with wheat allergies. If you're concerned, substitute a cup of oat flour, which you can make in any insanely expensive blender like a VitaMix.

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Experiment and post your thoughts to comments.

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