One of my favorite cookies has always been oatmeal chocolate chip, and it has been a long time since I’ve made a healthy batch. I decided to take the best energy superfoods I knew and add it to this healthy classic. The two I chose were:
- Maca Root – It is a superfood that not only increases energy, but it is also packed with antioxidants, increases mood + memory, improves female libido, balances estrogen levels, and enhances male fertility. (Perfect for all of those couples trying!)
- Cacao Nibs – Another superfood that increases energy, but also contains high amounts of sulfur + magnesium, enhances mood, and helps maintain muscle + nerve function.
*Note: If you are pregnant, you will want to leave out the maca root and potentially the cacao nibs. Cacao nibs, just like all chocolate, does contain some caffeine. You can replace the cacao nibs with chia seeds which also increase energy and are safe during pregnancy!
Energy Packed Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Author: Little Adapts By Jax
Serves: 18
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups of rolled oats
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
- ¼ cup cacao nibs
- 1 egg
- ½ cup coconut oil
- 2 tbsp almond butter
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 scoops collagen peptides
- 2 tbsp coconut flakes
- 2 tbsp maca powder
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degree F.
- Whisk coconut oil, vanilla extract, egg, maple syrup, and almond butter together.
- Then add in cinnamon, baking soda, collagen peptides, coconut flakes, and maca powder and mix well.
- Add in the rolled oats and you will notice the batter will become more difficult to mix.
- Lastly, fold in cacao nibs and chocolate chips.
- Using a spoon, scoop batter into balls on 1-2 baking sheets. The batter will be sticky so just make sure to press down and shape cookies so they bake well.
- Bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown and cool for 10 minutes before enjoying!
- *Note: If you are subbing with chia seeds, add them in when you add in the rolled oats.
