Fit Friday: Power Cookies

Here's another Fit Friday post from Brooke (my sister who works with me and is also a personal trainer!!!)

I am a big advocate of "everything in moderation".  I constantly try to make healthier versions of my favorite treats.  These cookies are definitely not calorie free, but you can feel good about eating a treat that is more nutritious than the typical cookie.  I originally got this recipe from a co-worker and I have modified it a bit to increase the "health" factor even more!  These make a great after-school snack for the kids (Zoe loved them) and are perfect to pack as an energy booster for a long hike.

Ingredients:

1 and 1/4 cups Whole wheat flour

1 cup Old Fashioned rolled oats (do not use instant oatmeal)

1 and 1/2 tsp Baking powder

3/4 cup Brown sugar (packed)

1 Egg

1/4 cup Peanut butter (or any nut butter)

1/4 cup Unsalted butter

1/4 cup Unsweetened applesauce

1 cup Original Trail Mix

1/4 cup Dried cranberries

2 Tbs Chia Seeds

2 Tbs Flax seed (or ground flax seed)

1/2 Cup dark chocolate chips

Directions:

1.  Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line cookie sheets with wax paper.

2.  Mix the first three ingredients in a medium size bowl and set aside.

3.  Combine the next five ingredients in a large bowl using an electric mixer until fluffy.

4.  Slowly stir the dry ingredients into the large bowl until combined.

5.  Mix in the last five ingredients and drop by heaping tablespoon full onto the cookie sheet.

6.  Bake for 8-10 minutes depending on size then cool on a cooling rack.  Be careful not to over bake!

Happy Friday everyone!