Trailmix Oatmeal Cookies
Description
These trailmix cookies combine whole wheat flour and oats with seeds, coconut, and raisins for a lunch box treat that proves nutritious can be delicious.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup butter
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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2 eggs
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1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 cups large flake oats
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1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1 cup raisins
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1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
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1/2 cup sunflower seeds
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1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
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1/4 cup sesame seeds
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1/4 cup ground flax seed
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Beat butter and brown sugar together using an electric mixer in a mixing bowl until creamy. Add eggs and mix well. Mix in applesauce and vanilla extract until combined.
3
Mix oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon together in a separate bowl. Stir butter mixture into flour mixture until well combined. Fold in raisins, coconut, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, and ground flax seed.
4
Drop dough by rounded tablespoon onto the prepared baking pans, flattening slightly using a fork dipped in a glass of cold water.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until golden and set, 11 to 13 minutes.