I don’t know about you, but there are few things I have trouble resisting more than a chocolate chip cookie. Now… don’t get me wrong. I am a balance + moderation girl. I definitely don’t think there’s anything wrong with eating a cookie or two. I’m not THAT hardcore.

But what if there was a cookie I told you that you could eat daily that has exponentially more nutritional value than a normal cookie? Not to mention, that same cookie is toddler, kid + husband approved!

Would you simply say, “Stop talking, Michelle, and hand over the recipe?” My thoughts exactly. Here you go! Enjoy!

You will need:

• 1 cup quick oats
• 1 cup Earth Balance coconut + peanut spread (or nut butter of your choice)
• 1/2 cup raw unfiltered honey
• 1/4 cup flaxseed meal
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (I use Shakeology for an extra superfoods boost!)
• 2 TBSP chia seeds
• 1/2 cup mini dark chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Add quick oats, flaxseed meal, protein powder & chia seeds to a large mixing bowl.
2. In a smaller mixing bowl, add nut butter and honey. Stir until well-mixed.
3. Add nut butter + honey mixture to the dry ingredients in the large mixing bowl. Use a spatula to blend the ingredients together until a cookie dough texture is formed.
4. Sprinkle chocolate chips until distributed evenly in the dough.
5. Roll into balls. (Bonus tip: Wet your hands with water before rolling to avoid the mixture sticking to your hands.)
6. Store in the refrigerator in an air-tight container to avoid them drying out…if you anticipate them staying in your house long enough for that to be an issue. ;)
7. For best results, pop 1-2 in the microwave for 8-10 seconds & serve with a glass of almond milk. You won’t believe it’s not a “real” dessert. And because of all the nutrient-dense superfoods, this is actually a cookie that will make you feel full!

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