Healthy and Hearty Chocolate Chip Nutty Cookies

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I wanted to create a cookie packed with goodness, which means flavours and nutrition!

It was this awesome recipe that inspired me.  http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/almond-cranberry-oatmeal-cookies/

When ever I make these cookies they don’t last long, everyone gobbles them up!

Ingredients

  • 1 C. mashed black beans
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 C. peanut butter
  • 1/3 C. honey
  • 1/2 almond milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 C. oats
  • 1/2 C. chocolate chips
  • 1/4 C. coconut
  • 1/4 C. almonds
  • 1/4 C. pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds..or both!
  • 2-3 Tbsp. flax seeds

Note: All ingredients from chocolate chips down can be substituted for anything! Try raisins, dried cranberries, walnuts, etc.

Directions

  • Pre heat oven to 350 degrees
  • Combine black beans, baking soda, cinnamon, peanut butter and honey, Mix until smooth.
  • Add in almond milk and vanilla and mix.
  • Add rest of ingredients and mix until combined.
  • Drop balls of dough onto greased cookie sheet
  • Bake for 10 mins.
  • Sit down and enjoy your heavenly baking!

I love these cookies because they are very satisfying for your sweet tooth and they are very nutritious! Protein packed with the beans, nut butter, and nuts and seeds.  They are great as a dessert or a sweet little snack.

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