Oatmeal Chia Seed Cookies

An easy way to incorporate chia seeds, these delicious cookies contain no eggs or butter and are easy to make. Cookies will be soft; allow them to cool completely.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 262 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• ⅔ cup whole wheat flour
• ⅔ cup applesauce
• ¼ cup shredded unsweetened coconut (Optional)
• 3 tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• ½ cup chocolate chips (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until edges of cookies are lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 3

Combine oats, brown sugar, flour, chia seeds, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Stir applesauce and coconut oil into oat mixture until dough is evenly mixed. Fold cranberries, chocolate chips, and coconut into dough. Spoon dough onto the prepared baking sheet.