Superfood Energy Cookies
These superfood cookies are chock-full of hunger-cubing fiber and stress-repairing antioxidants. Filling enough to enjoy first thing in the morning and satisfying enough to squelch mid-day cravings.
3 Reasons to Love These Superfood Energy Cookies:
1. These Superfood Energy Cookies offer a whole host of yummy vitamins and minerals disguised in a tasty cookie.
2. These Superfood Energy Cookies make the perfect snack for warm summer days. Their fruitful, mild flavor is the perfect balance of summer and superfood.
3. The batter for these Superfood Energy Cookies can be made ahead and frozen until needed. Simply mix up the recipe and store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw and shape the cookie dough and bake as directed when needed.
Recipe:
1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
½ cup farm fresh pecan meal
½ cup dried cranberries (can also sub in any other dried fruit)
½ cup salted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
¼ cup flaxseed
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 large mashed banana or ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
3 tablespoons melted butter or farm fresh pecan oil
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons almond milk or other milk of choice
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325ºF. Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl—oats, pecan meal, pecan pieces, dried fruit, pepitas, flaxseed, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
2. In another bowl, mix together mashed banana, pecan oil, honey, and milk until well blended.
3. Add the liquid mixture to the dry mixture. Let mixture rest for 4–5 minutes, giving time for the flax to bind everything together.
4. Scoop dough onto a lightly greased baking sheet. Gently press the dough to flatten a bit.
5. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until cookies are lightly golden around the edges. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2–3 days or freeze for later.
