Holiday Walnut Cranberry Cookies
Ingredients
2 Tablespoons freshly ground flaxseed
6 Tablespoons filtered water
½ cup coconut oil, melted
½ cup coconut sugar (substitute with low-glycemic granulated alternative, if desired)
2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 ½ cups gluten-free flour (I’m using Higher Harvest; Bob’s Red Mill 1 to1 works too)
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon pink Himalayan/sea salt
¾ cup gluten-free oats
½ cup dried cranberries (apple juice sweetened, if possible)
½ – ¾ cup chopped walnuts
Flavor Variations:
Add 1 ½ teaspoons of Ceylon cinnamon
Add 1 Tablespoon of organic orange zest
Substitute almond extract for the vanilla
Soak cranberries in orange juice before adding to dough
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- In a small bowl, stir together flaxseed and water. Set aside to thicken for 5 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, add coconut oil, sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, and thickened flaxseed. Whisk together.
- Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Fold together until just combined. Add oats, cranberries, and walnuts. Fold together. Refrigerate dough for 15 minutes.
- Using a 1.5 TBSP scoop, scoop out dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. You should have around 22 cookies. Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes.
- Remove pan from oven, transfer cookies to a cooling rack and enjoy!
Notes
Makes 22.
Per serving :
Calories: 115
Total Fat: 7g
Total Carbohydrate: 12g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 5g
Protein: 1g
Ingredients Highlights
Coconut oil provides a boost of healthy fat that can energize and satiate. It is a strong antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial food.
Coconut sugar has the consistency of sugar, but has a much lower glycemic index.
Cranberry known for their impressive amount of vitamin C and antioxidants, cranberries also have the unique ability of helping maintain urinary health and supporting healthy gut bacteria.
Flaxseeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids that promote the reduction of cholesterol levels, which helps prevent cardiovascular diseases. They are a good source of magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B1, copper, selenium, and zinc.
Oats are technically gluten-free because they aren’t a type of wheat, barley, or rye grain. However, if you have celiac or a significant gluten sensitivity, look for oats that are certified gluten-free to ensure no cross-contamination.
Walnuts are neuroprotective and support heart health. They are loaded with antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, manganese, molybdenum, and biotin.
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