Gluten free, Dairy free, Detox-friendly. My family absolutely love these cookies! They are packed with protein and fiber. For new moms, you can omit the chocolate and serve these as lactation-promoting cookies. (To all the males out there: that doesn’t mean this will make you lactate! – but it will aid in healthy cholesterol levels.)
Wet Ingredients:
- ¼ cup ground or whole chia seeds
- ½ cup hot water
- ½ cup melted coconut oil
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup almond butter
- 1 cup coconut sugar
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 5 cups gluten free rolled-oats
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Other Ingredients:
- ½ to 1 cup raisins, chopped
- chopped dark chocolate bar (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Place the chi seeds into a large bowl and pour the hot water over them; immediately whisk together (otherwise it will clump up). Let rest for a few minutes, then add the oil, apple sauce, almond butter, sugar and vanilla. Whisk well.
- Add the oats, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Stir well with a large wooden spoon. Add the raisins and optional chocolate. Stir again.
- Drop by the large spoonful onto a lightly greased cookie sheet. Gently press each cookie down with the palm of your hand. Bake for 12-15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
Yield: 2 dozen cookies
Source: Nourishing Meals: Gluten-Free Recipes for the Whole Family
