Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

As super healthy as these cookies are, they are still super delicious!  I made them to feed Little Buddy as snacks, but I've had to fight Husband out of them, too.  I took them camping with my parents, and, after they begrudgingly tasted them, Mom and Dad both thought they were impressively tasty for a "health" food.

These are flourless and completely unrefined - my favorite!  They are also gluten-free!



Ingredients

• 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 3/4 cup agave or honey
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 1/2 cups quick oats
• 1 1/2 cups raisins
• 1/2 cup chia seeds, milled or whole

Directions

1.  Combine coconut oil, peanut butter and agave in a large bowl.  Beat until smooth and airy.
2.  Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3.  Add cocoa powder, salt, baking soda and vanilla.  Beat well.
4.  Stir in oats, raisins and chia seeds.  The batter is pretty icky-looking, but don't be dismayed!

5.  Roll into desired size balls and smash slightly to make a thick disc.  Place on a greased or parchment-lined cookie sheet 2" apart.  I put the cookies way too close together (pictured) the first time, so I had to pull the cookies apart from each other.

6.  Bake at 350 degrees for around 10 minutes, or until the centers no longer feel wet when touched.
Makes 40 cookies.  137 calories, 4 g protein, 4 g fiber per cookie.
These freeze wonderfully!  After they've cooled, place them in a gallon zipper seal bag with parchment paper between the layers.