Sunday, November 16, 2014

Super Foods Cookies -- Cranberry and Oatmeal (Oatmeal Raisin)


Super Foods Cookies


These cookies are practically all fiber and healthy fats.  Loaded with flax, chia and coconut, they pack a powerful punch nutritionally, yet they are delicious!

Super Foods Cookies
Makes about 30 cookies

Pre-heat oven to 375F.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and set it aside.

In a cup, measure 1 teaspoon chia seeds and 3 tablespoons hot water.  Allow this to sit and gel for about 10 minutes.  When it is ready, it will be very jelly-like.  It won't be watery any more.

In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, beat until light:

1/4 cup coconut oil, solid (chill if necessary)
1/4 cup chia jelly (see paragraph above)

Add and mix well:

1/2 cup coconut sugar
1/2 cup Stevia in the Raw (measurable stevia product) or 1/2 cup other natural sweetener

Add and beat until mixed:

1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (I make my own)

Add and mix until combined:

1/2 cup ground flax seed meal
1/2 cup ground coconut (I just grind up unsweetened coconut shreds with my food processor)
1/3 cup ground almonds (almond flour)
2 tablespoons potato flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Add and mix until combined:

1 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup dried, unsweetened cranberries (or raisins, or chocolate chips or nuts...)

Scoop by tablespoonfuls onto the parchment lined baking sheet, leaving about 1 1/2" between each cookie.  Flatten them lightly with fingers or palm.  Bake them at 375F for about 12 minutes or until they are just becoming golden.

While they are baking, place some paper towels on a work surface.  Remove the cookies from the baking sheet immediately when they are finished baking, and cool them on the paper towels.  Store them covered in the refrigerator.

Enjoy!  

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