Cherry Power Cookies

We recently put in a search for healthy granola bars to send ourselves on the PCT. From the wonderful site of runningtothekitchen we discovered Cherry Power Cookies. They are top of our list! https://www.runningtothekitchen.com/cherry-power-cookies/

Serves 6

10 MINPrep Time

15 MINCook Time

25 MINSTotal Time

THESE POWER COOKIES ARE PACKED FULL OF ANTIOXIDANT RICH TART CHERRIES, OATS, NUTS AND SEEDS. THEY'RE PERFECT FOR HEALTHY ON THE GO SNACKING.

INGREDIENTS

• 0.5 cup rolled oats

• 0.5 ripe banana, mashed until smooth

• 0.33 cup chopped walnuts

• 0.25 cup dried tart cherries

• 2 tablespoons raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

• 2 tablespoons cacao nibs

• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

• 0.5 tablespoon chia seeds

• 1.5 tablespoons creamy almond butter

• 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil

• 1 tablespoon maple syrup

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extractPinch kosher salt

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix together until well combined.

3. Form the mixture into disks either by hand or by using a biscuit cutter/circular cookie cutter and pressing the mixture firmly into the mold to form.

4. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown around the edges and on the top.

5. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet.

6. Store in an airtight container.