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Hearty Granola Cookies

Hearty cookies made with your favorite granola elements and no processed sugars.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 14

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of old fashioned oats
  • 3/4 cup of whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup of nuts, chopped
  • 1/3 cup of dried fruit, chopped
  • 1/3 cup of coconut, shredded
  • 1/3 cup of pumpkin seeds
  • 1/3 cup of chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
  • a pinch of salt
  • 6 tablespoons of butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup of peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup of pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup of apple sauce, mashed banana or pumpkin puree
  • flaky sea salt (for finishing)

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper 
  • In a large bowl, whisk 6 tablespoons of melted butter with 1/4 cup of peanut butter, 1/3 cup of pure maple syrup and 1/2 cup of apple sauce, mashed banana or pumpkin puree until smooth 
  • Add 2 cups of old fashioned oats, 3/4 cup of whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup of chopped nuts, 1/3 cup of dried fruit, 1/3 cup of shredded coconut, 1/3 cup of pumpkin seeds, 1/3 cup of chocolate chips, 1 1/2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon and a pinch of sea salt and mix until everything is evenly distributed 
  • Form into evenly portioned cookies and place onto the parchment lined baking sheet 
  • Bake in a 350° oven for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown with set outer edges and slightly soft centers for chewy cookies or bake for 24-26 minutes for more crisp cookies
  • Top with flaky sea salt while still warm
  • Store fully cooled leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week