Optimum Bodies Blog

Here’s a yummy healthy(ish) treat that you can enjoy on your cheat (treat) day.  Plus it’s nut free (there is some coconut that you could leave out) so it’s safe for all the nut free schools.

Birdseed cookies

1 cup whole wheat flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
¾ cup whole rolled oats
¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
½ cup raisins
¾ cup unsalted sunflower seeds
¼ cup sesame seeds
½ cup flax seeds
¾ cup dark chocolate chips
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp pure vanilla extract

• Preheat oven to 350˚F.
• In large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and baking soda.
• Add oats, coconut, raisins, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, flax seeds and chocolate chips and stir to combine.
• In separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until light and fluffy.
• Add flour mixture 1 cup at a time and stir until combined.
• Spoon tablespoons of dough 2” apart on ungreased baking sheet.
• Dip fork into water and gently press down to flatten cookie. Bake for 10 – 12 minutes. Let cookies cool 2 minutes before transferring to racks to cool completely

Yield: Approximately 4 dozen

Do you have a clean recipe you want to share? Send it to us at recipes@optimumbodies.com.

Optimum Bodies Personal Training & Wellness Studio
619 Kingston Road West, Ajax ON
905-231-2234
www.optimumbodies.ca