NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1¼ cups old-fashioned rolled oats

½ cup creamy almond butter

2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

3 tablespoons dark chocolate chips

3 tablespoons ground flaxseed

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

¼ teaspoon sea salt

1 teaspoon baking powder

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

• 2

  In a small bowl, combine ground flaxseed with 9 tablespoons of water. Let sit for 5 minutes to create a flax egg.

• 3

  In a large mixing bowl, combine almond butter and maple syrup until smooth.

• 4

  Add the flax egg and vanilla extract to the almond butter mixture, stirring until well combined.

• 5

  In a separate bowl, mix together the rolled oats, sea salt, and baking powder.

• 6

  Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a cohesive dough forms.

• 7

  Fold in the dark chocolate chips.

• 8

  Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion the dough into 12 equal-sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

• 9

  Gently press down on each cookie to flatten slightly.

• 10

  Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

• 11

  Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

• 12

  Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.