1 c chopped pitted dates

1 med banana

1/4 tsp vanilla extract

1 3/4 c coconut flakes

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cover dates in water and soak 10 minutes or until softened. Drain.

Combine dates, banana, and vanilla in a food processor and blend until almost smooth. Stir in coconut flakes by hand until thick. You may need a little more or less than 1 3/4 cups.

Drop in generous tbs onto a cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly brown. Cookies will be soft and chewy.

makes 1 dozen cookies