Bird’s Nest Cookies

Ingredients:
1/2 cup (125 mL) pumpkin puree
1 mashed banana
2 Tbsp (30 mL) almond butter
1/4 cup (60 mL) unsweetened shredded coconut
4 dates, pitted and chopped
1/4 cup (60 mL) flaxseeds
1 Tbsp (15 mL) chia seeds
1/2 cup (125 mL) natural almonds, well chopped
1/3 cup (80 mL) rolled oats
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground cinnamon
1/3 cup (80 mL) mini chocolate chips (optional)

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C).
  2. Line large baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
  3. In large bowl, stir together all ingredients with a wooden spoon until well combined. Roll 2 Tbsp (30 mL) of dough into a ball and on a prepared baking tray before gently flattening with the palm of your hand. Repeat with remaining dough.
  4. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  5. Once cooled, cookies may be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Serves: 6

In each delicious serving: 105 calories; 3 g protein; 6 g total fat (1 g sat. fat, 0 g trans fat); 12 g carbohydrates (6 g sugars, 3 g fibre); 2 mg sodium

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