These plant-based trail mix cookies from Sunflowers and Sabotage are the perfect summer treat. Pack some up for a hike, trip to the beach or just a relaxing day off.
1 flax egg (1 Tbsp ground flax seed combined with 3 Tbsp water)
3 oz vegan butter, softened
1 Tbsp maple syrup
1/4 cup almond butter (can substitute peanut or other nut butter)
3/4 cup organic brown sugar
2 Tbsp sunflower seeds
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chocolate chips
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups rolled oats - separated
-1 cup of oats processed into flour
-1/2 cup of oats left whole
1/2 cup almonds, processed into flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
Flax Egg
Tasty Mix-ins
Oat and Almond Flours
Directions:
1. Pre-heat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, mix together 1 Tbsp ground flax and 3 Tbsp water and set aside to make your flax egg.
2. In a blender or food processor turn 1 cup of the oats into flour. Process the almonds into a flour the same way. (Be careful not to over blend/process the almonds or you’ll end up with almond butter.)
3. In a large bowl, combine the oat flour, almond flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and whole oats.
4. In a medium bowl, mix together the softened vegan butter, almond butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, flax egg and vanilla until well combined.
5. Add the wet ingredients to the large dry bowl and stir to combine. Mix in the sunflower seeds, cranberries and chocolate chips. You can get creative here and add other mix-ins such as chopped nuts and shredded coconut if you’d like.
6. Using a cookie scoop (mine is 2 Tbsp) or a spoon, scoop cookies onto a baking sheet and press lightly to flatten. Recipe makes 18-22 cookies.
7. Bake at 325° for 12-15 minutes, until dry on top.
8. Allow cookies to cool for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
9. ENJOY!
