Nature Cookies
When you're in need of a healthful treat to pack in the lunch box or just an after school treat you can feel good about serving, look no farther than these Nature Cookies.
Servings: 24
Calories: 157kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup chocolate morsels
- 1/4 cup dried cherries
- greek yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In the bowl of a standing mixer, or in a large bowl using an electric mixer, cream together the butter and honey until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla and mix to combine.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the raisins, walnuts, sunflower seeds, chocolate morsels, and dried cherries.
- Using a small ice cream scoop or a tablespoon measure, drop the dough onto Silpat- or parchment-lined baking sheets. Using the back of the ice cream scoop or the palm of your hand, gently press the dough down into disks. (They won’t spread during baking.)
- Bake until golden brown, about 12 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Notes
- To make giant nature cookies, you can use a 1/4 cup measure and add 5 minutes to the baking time.
Nutrition
Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 176IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg