Protein Bar Cookies

 

Packed with protein, Omega-3 and 6, fiber and anti-inflammatory spices, these cookies are also low-glycemic, dairy-free, gluten-free, egg-free and contain no cholesterol or trans-fats. Perfect for a 3 o'clock snack!

 

Ingredients

 

1 tbsp ground flax seeds

30 ml water

½ cup flaxseed oil

½ cup organic raw blue agave nectar

2 tbsp organic coconut milk

½ cup buckwheat flour

½ cup quinoa flour

½ cup chickpea (garbanzo bean) flour

½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut

2 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp ground cardamom

½ tsp sea salt

½ tsp baking soda (alum-free)

2 cups gluten free oats

1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped

½ cup Enjoy Life dark chocolate, roughly chopped

 

Preheat oven to 350 F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.  Combine flax with water and allow to stand 5-10 minutes to thicken.Mix oil and agave in a large mixing bowl.  Add flax mixture and coconut milk. Beat well. Stir together flours, spices, salt and baking soda. Add dry mixture to wet, blending well. Add oats, walnuts and chocolate. Chill ½ hour for easier handling. Roll into 2-3” cookies and space 1.5” apart on cookie sheets. Bake 12-15 minutes or until just done. Cool on wire rack. Makes 18

 

Nutrition facts (per cookie):  

Calories: 262, Fat: 16 g, Sat. Fat: 4 g, Sodium: 100 mg,  Carbohydrates: 27 g, Fiber: 3 g, Sugar: 11 g, Protein: 5 g, Omega-3: 4g, Omega-6: 3 g