Energy Cookies

I love cookies so I was happy to discover this healthier version of a cookie. One that's yummy, and that I can eat frequently and still feel like I'm nourishing my body! As the name implies, I think these are great to have on hand for an energy boost. Which is exactly how I used them while studying for my finals (yes I made these a while ago)! I love that they pack so much good stuff in them (sunflower seeds, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, flax, raisins, spelt flour). I thought they would be cakey but they were more soft and dense. And tasted kind of peanut butter-y, even though there's no peanut butter. Maybe from the hemp seeds? And they freeze well.

I looooooooove this picture of Abby. I put the wok under our bed (because our kitchen and pantry are already stuffed!) and Abby discovered it. I found her curled up in there, so then I dragged the wok out to the living room (with her in it) so I could take pictures of her adorableness.

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Sunny Jungle Bars
Whole Wheat Orange Spice Muffins
Applesauce-Oat Bran Muffins
Pumpkin Pecan Raisin Muffins

Energy Cookies
Adapted from Vive le Vegan!

Makes 10-12 cookies.

3/4 cup + 1 tbsp light spelt flour (90 g)
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup hemp seed nuts
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup raisins
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp sea salt
2 tbsp flax meal
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
2 tbsp non-dairy milk
1 tsp blackstrap molasses
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
3 tbsp canola oil

Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients except the flax meal, mixing well. In another bowl, combine the flax meal with the maple syrup and milk, and stir through. Add the molasses, vanilla, and canola oil and stir through. Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and stir through until well combined. Drop spoonfuls of the batter (about 2 tbsp each) on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Flatten a little and bake for 13-14 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for 1 minute on sheet, then transfer to a cooling rack.