Peanut Butter Flax Cookies

Another baby-approved cookie recipe here!  I am so glad to feed my daughter these home-made cookies, knowing that she is actually getting some good nutrition.  Peanuts contain B vitamins, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, iron, zinc, copper and manganese.  That's a lot of yummy goodness!

Peanut Butter Flax Cookies

1/2 cup unsalted organic butter, softened
1/4 cup coconut oil, softened
1/2 cup natural peanut butter, softened
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup ground natural peanuts
(tip:  grind peanuts in a blender, but not for too long or they will become a paste)
2 free-range eggs
2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup ground or whole flaxseed
(tip:  grind whole flaxseed with a mortar and pestle or coffee grinder)
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 1/2 tsp baking soda

Blend together the butter, coconut oil, peanut butter, maple syrup, honey and peanuts.  Add eggs and blend with a mixer. 

In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, flaxseed, baking powder, salt and baking soda.

Mix the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and drop onto a baking sheet.  Bake in a preheated oven at 375 degrees F for about ten minutes.

Makes about 28 cookies.

Nuts

Nuts are high in protein and unsaturated fats, making them a good addition to any diet.  Because of their high fat content, they should be enjoyed in moderation.  Unfortunately, nut allergies are common and for some people nuts can be hard to digest.  Soaking them will help with digestion.  For those of us lucky enough to tolerate them, I say go nuts!