About the Recipe
Walnut - Rich in omega-3 fats and contains higher amounts of antioxidants than most other foods. Eating walnuts may improve brain health and prevent heart disease and cancer. It helps to control inflammation and promote good gut health.
Apple - Rich in Antioxidant “Quercetin”, Aids digestion, Helps in rising progesterone hormone, Reduce Depression & Anxiety
Oats - High in beta glucans (soluble fibres) - lowers blood cholesterol. Calcium & vitamin D properties of Oats boost bone health. It is rich in Vitamin B complex - helps in red blood cell formation, boosts energy.
Ingredients
2 Cups roasted walnuts, divided
1 Cup gluten free flour
⅓ Cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ Teaspoon cinnamon
1 Teaspoon baking soda
½ Teaspoon salt
1 Cup coconut oil
1 ½ Cup coconut sugar
2 Tbsp flaxseed powder
½ Cup applesauce
2 Cups rolled gluten free oats
1 Cup white chocolate chips
1 Cup chopped dried apple rings
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat two large baking sheets with cooking spray.
Grind 1 ¼ cups of walnuts in a food processor to a coarse texture. Add gluten free flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt and process for 10 seconds.
In a separate bowl, beat coconut oil and coconut sugar on medium speed until creamy. Add flaxseed powder and apple sauce and beat until combined.
Add oats, the remaining ¾ cup chopped walnuts, white chocolate chips and dried apple into the mixture and stir with a spatula until completely combined.
Mix both the mixture together and combine it thoroughly.
Drop by heaping tablespoons onto the baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between each cookie.
Bake in batches. For a crisper cookie bake for up to 12 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet 3 to 5 minutes before carefully transferring to a cooling rack with a thin metal spatula.
Serve it as mid evening snacks.