Description
These healthy cookies are a delicious and nutritious treat, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the guilt. Made with wholesome ingredients, they are easy to prepare and can be enjoyed by everyone!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips or nuts (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix together the almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips or nuts if using.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can substitute almond butter with any nut or seed butter of your choice.
- For a vegan option, use maple syrup instead of honey.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0
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