Trail mix cookies

If you’re trying to maintain healthy habits, you might be getting a little bored with your current grab-and-go snacks. If that’s the case, then you simply must try out these trail mix cookies.

Trail mix cookies

Serving size 18-20

Trail mix is a healthy snack to take with you on the go, but if you’ve gotten tired of your usual mixes, it’s time to shake things up and enjoy this healthy choice in a nutritious cookie form.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
• 2/3 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup almonds, halved
• 1/3 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
• 1/3 cup dates, chopped
• 1/3 cup sweetened dried cranberries
• 2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 1/4 cup applesauce
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, rolled oats, almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, dates, cranberries, flaxseeds, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, maple syrup, canola oil, applesauce and vanilla.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and stir until just combined.
5. With a large spoon, drop scoops of the dough onto a non-stick baking tray, about 1 inch apart. Flatten with a fork. Use your hands to shape the cookies into a rounder look for a more even appearance.
6. Bake in the oven for 10–12 minutes or until the bottom edges turn a light golden brown.
7. Remove the cookies from heat, and transfer them to a wire rack to cool.

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