Superfood Breakfast Cookies

I know what you must be thinking... cookies for breakfast?! Yes, my friend, these cookies are so hearty and healthy that you can have them for breakfast and feel absolutely great about it. These breakfast cookies are packed with superfoods: oats, bananas, cashews, chocolate, chia seeds, flax seeds, and my superfood of the week- hemp seeds. You can find hemp seeds in the organic section in your grocery store, at Whole Foods, or on Amazon.

Personally, I think the best way to eat these cookies is right out of the oven when they're hot and chewy and the chocolate chips are melted and gooey. Another great option is to re-heat them in the oven for a few minutes or microwave them until the chocolate melts. If you are not going to finish the cookies in one day, I would recommend storing the rest in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.

I don't know about you, but any breakfast that contains chocolate is sure to make me smile. These cookies are so decadent and delicious that you'll find it hard to believe how incredibly nutritious they are. Similar to many of my other recipes, these cookies are super versatile. Feel free to play around and make them your own by switching up the dried fruit, nuts and seeds. I hope you enjoy this recipe!

Hemp seeds contain omega-3 fatty acids which can help prevent against coronary heart disease. Additionally, hemp seeds contain the antioxidant Tocopherol which is known to help lessen a person's chances of developing Alzheimer's Disease. Lastly, hemp seeds contain all of the essential amino acids, as well as a good amount of fiber, protein, and fat, making them a fantastic addition to one's diet. 
*Try these magical seeds in oatmeal, smoothies, cold cereal, and baked goods.

Ingredients:

1 cup rolled oats

2 bananas

1/2 cup chopped nuts (I used walnuts and cashews)

1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/8 cup dried fruit (I used cranberries)

1 tbsp. hemp seeds

1 tbsp. chia seeds

1. tbsp flax seeds

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. vanilla

1/2 tsp. sea salt

Directions:

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray

2) Mash bananas with a fork and combine with oats

3) Add remainder of ingredients and stir with a spoon until well combined

4) Spoon batter onto cookie sheet and press down to flatten slightly

5) Bake for 12-14 minutes

*Recipe yields a dozen cookies