Please note, I am not a doctor, all statements below are my own based on findings online and research documents. Speak with your healthcare physicians if making any changes to your care.
When you can lick the bowl, the spatula and eat the batter! These breakfast cookies are great to keep around for fast snack bites or travel snacks.
Health Benefits
Chia Seeds- Despite their small size, chia seeds are full of important nutrients. They are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, rich in antioxidants, and they provide fiber, iron, and calcium . Omega-3 fatty acids help raise HDL cholesterol, the “good” cholesterol that protects against heart attack and stroke.- medicalnewstoday.com
Sprouted Oats– sprouted grains have more available nutrients than mature grains- health.harvard.edu
Honey– Honey is higher in antioxidants, lower in fructose-content, it is less processed and has other health benefits. –healthline.com
Cocoa Nibs -Unlike many chocolate products, cacao nibs are naturally low in sugar. They’re also a good source of fiber, protein, and healthy fats — nutrients that help promote feelings of fullness ( 2 ). They’re rich in many minerals, including iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, manganese, and copper.- Healthline.com
Peanut Butter– Peanut butter has potassium as well as protein which lower the risk of high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease. –Bona.com
Ingredients:
1 cup natural, creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup honey
2 cups sprouted oats or gluten free oats rolled oats
3-4 tbsp of cocoa nibs
1/2 tsp chia seeds ( optional )
Instructions:
Toss all products into a bowl and mix together, scoop out with a small ice cream scoop or a spoon onto a baking sheet. Flatten with your hand or a fork. Place into your freezer for about 15 minutes. If you would like to store them and not eat them all at once. You can keep them in your fridge in a reusable bag for about a month or in your freezer in a Rezip bag for 1-2 month. ( If freezing don’t eat right out of the freezer let them get to room temperature.)
