Healthy Oatmeal Cookies...

Jon came in the living room this evening and declared a need for a homemade cookie. Since I am such a loving wife (or something like that), I couldn't deny him of his declaration. Since we are working towards a healthier lifestyle I gave these cookies a whirl. Makes you feel better when your handing your littles ones treats too. And you know what...they were really good. The problem is they were a little too good...and we kept eating these "healthy cookies". One step at a time right ? Love, Amy

"The heart of a man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps." ~Proverbs 16:9

Ingredients:

(dry)

1/2 cup whole wheat flour

1/2 cup almond flour (throw some almonds in a food processor and away you go)

1/2 t. baking soda

1/2 t. baking powder

1/2 t. salt.

2 t. cinnamon or more to your liking

1/2 t. nutmeg

(wet)

1/2 cup agave syrup or honey

1/2 cup coconut oil (melted)

1/2 cup applesauce

2 t. vanilla

1 t. almond extract

1 egg ( I didn't have an egg and hey they turned out just fine!)

optional:

1/2 chopped walnuts

1/2 raisins

In a large bowl, mix all the dry ingredients together.

In a medium bowl, mix all the wet ingredients together.

Mix the wet stuff with the dry stuff. Add the raisins and walnuts and mix.

Preheat the oven to 335 degrees

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto your baking sheet

Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden on the bottom of the cookie.

The cookies freeze very well and make a great snack!

(recipe adapted from wholegraingourmet.com)