Healthy Breakfast Cookies

I adapted the original recipe to make them healthier. I mean - they're still cookies but at least a few of the ingredients are good for you.

These cookies are tasty and chewy!

I used a small cookie scoop but you can use a tablespoon.
 

Healthy Breakfast Cookies

Adapted from Allrecipes.com

Makes 36 cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 teaspoons flax seeds
• 1.5 cups rolled oats
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup walnuts or almonds

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and flax; stir into the butter/sugar mixture. Stir in the oats, chocolate chips, nuts and raisins. 
3. Use a cookie scoop to drop the cookies about 2 inches apart on the cookie sheet.
4. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly golden. Let them cool for 2 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely. Store in airtight container.