My friend Rene of PACE Sport Fitness is always asking for a cookie to take on the trails and long hikes and runs that will supply sustained energy yet also contain chocolate chips! And here you are Rene, just for you! And for anyone else that is a fan of a good hearty cookie without guilt. A great addition to any hike, trail run, snowshoe, or picnic!

Ingredients
¾ cup butter or coconut oil
110 ml apple sauce (one individual portion size)
1 tsp vanilla
3 free range eggs
1 cup combination of sucanat, maple syrup, honey or agave syrup
2 cups whole spelt flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
1 ½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp sea salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1 cup coconut
1 cup oatmeal
1 cup puffed rice or millet
1 cup raisins
1 cup chocolate chips
¾ cup sunflower seeds
½ cup sesame seeds
1/3 cup ground flax
1/3 cup wheat germ

Directions
In a large bowl, beat together oil, applesauce, sweetener, vanilla, and eggs. Mix in flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until well blended. Stir in remaining ingredients. Use a scoop to make balls and place on a greased cookie sheet. Flatten with a fork. Bake at 350oF for 8-10 minutes. Feel free to experiment with the add-in ingredients. Switch cranberries for raisins, walnuts for sunflower seeds, etc. Makes ~48 cookies, depending on size.

Adapted from Lunchbox Love by Sally J King.

Nutritional Value of Select Ingredients

Spelt – This sweet, nutty grain is a grain tolerated by people with gluten-sensitivities (however it does contain gluten). It contains all 8 essential amino acids, and special carbohydrates that play a major role in blood clotting and stimulating the immune system. Spelt is higher in amino acids, protein, some minerals, and B vitamins than wheat.

Sunflower Seeds – These seeds are great for those with high blood pressure, as they are very high in potassium and very low in sodium. They are high in protein, fibre, B vitamins, and vitamin E.

Oats – This grain is a great source of complex carbs, and is high in protein and fibre. They can help normalize blood sugar levels, and are good for a sluggish thyroid. Oats are high in tryptophan, iron, and phytochemicals.
Raisins – These powerhouses of energy contain iron, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and B vitamins, plus fructose that give us that little boost of energy via natural fruit sugars.

Flax seeds – Flax seeds are a great laxative, and are high in essential fatty acids (EFA’s) (when ground or chewed). They are full of anti-cancer lignans and phytoestrogens. The oil found in flax seeds can aid in reducing cholesterol and slow the progression or rheumatoid arthritis and atherosclerosis.

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