Made with sweet potato, oats, nuts and other whole foods, these super cookies are a great alternative to energy bars or other processed snacks. Ideal for on the chairlift or as a healthy after school treat, the wholesome ingredients provide lasting energy.
Easy to make and huge hit with the kids!
Super (Vegan) Cookies
Preheat oven to 325.
Combine in a small bowl:
2/3 c whole wheat flour
1 1/3 c oats
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
Dry ingredients
In another bowl combine until smooth:
1 cup mashed peeled sweet potato
2 Tbs coconut oil
4 Tbs nut butter of choice
Mix into sweet potato mix:
1/4 c honey
2 Tbs molasses
1 tsp vanilla
Mashed sweet potato mix
Add dry ingredients into moist, then stir in:
3/4 c chopped nuts and seeds
3/4 c dried craisins
Walnuts and chia seeds
Form batter into balls, then flatten and place on greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Cool completely on a rack.
Makes about 16 cookies.
(Adapted from recipe in November 2011 Ski Magazine)
This looks really tasty! Sweet potatoes.. who woulda thought?
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Flattening them was a good change - who would have guessed Ski Mag would have a vegan recipe?
ReplyDeleteKovas is watching Shawn White videos, you are reading SKI magazine. You must be going to Colorado or something.
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