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Awesome Oat Cookies
A healthy, oat, fruit and nut cookie ideal for snacks and traveling.
(Adapted from Peas and Thank You cookbook)
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
12
minutes
mins
Total Time
22
minutes
mins
Course:
Snack
Cuisine:
Vegan
Keyword:
Snacks
Servings:
12
cookies
Calories:
215
kcal
Ingredients
4
tbsp
ground flaxseed,
divided
½
cup
water
Dry ingredients
1
cup
all-purpose flour
½
cup
white whole wheat flour
½
cup
rolled oats
½
tsp
baking soda
1
tsp
cinnamon
¼
tsp
ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
¼
cup
sugar
¼
cup
brown sugar
¼
cup
any flavorless oil,
avocado works well
¼
cup
milk,
sub non-dairy milk to make this vegan
1
tsp
vanilla extract
Mix Ins
½
cup
dried apricots,
chopped**
¼
cup
raisins**
½
cup
walnuts,
chopped**
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper or silpat.
Combine 2 tbsp flaxseed with water in a small bowl and let stand for 5-10 minutes.
Combine remaining flax seed, flours, oats, baking soda and spices in a medium sized bowl.
Add wet ingredients to flaxseed mixture and stir until sugar is dissolved.
Add wet ingredients to dry and mix until combined.
Fold in the nuts and dried fruit until just combined
Spoon 12 heaping spoonfuls of dough onto cookie sheet. Press down into loose cookie shapes.
Bake for 12 minutes or until light golden brown on bottom. Transfer to cooling rack.
Once completely cooled, cookies can be stored sealed tightly on the counter for 2-3 days or in the freezer for 2 months.
Notes
**The raisins, apricots, and walnuts can be subbed for any dried fruit or nuts of your choice.
Nutrition
Calories:
215
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
30
g
|
Protein:
4
g
|
Fat:
9
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
4
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
4
g
|
Cholesterol:
1
mg
|
Sodium:
53
mg
|
Potassium:
175
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
12
g
|
Vitamin A:
208
IU
|
Vitamin C:
0.3
mg
|
Calcium:
34
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg