Energy Cookies
Energy Cookies
Sometimes, as much as we love cookies, it's important to balance sweets with nutritious foods. Luckily, these cookies are a little bit of both. Courtesy of Krusteaz
Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
Servings
18
Total time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 package krusteaz brown sugar & oatmeal cookie mix
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup coconut oil
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 1/2 cup chopped raw almonds
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment or silicone liners; set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir together cookie mix, peanut butter, coconut oil, egg and ground flaxseed together until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in the chopped almonds and dark chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough by rounded tablespoons and place 1inch apart on the baking sheets.
- Bake 8-10 minutes, rotating pans halfway through baking time to ensure even cooking.
- Remove from oven.
- While still warm, use the bottom of a glass to gently press down on each cookie to flatten them.
- Serve warm, or cool to room temperature, and store airtight.