These back to school cookies are perfect for busy mornings or after-school snacks. Packed with healthy ingredients like oats, nuts, and dried fruits, they provide energy and nutrition for kids heading back to the classroom.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (such as almonds or walnuts)
- 1/2 cup dried fruits (such as raisins or cranberries)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix oats, flour, nuts, and dried fruits together.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, coconut oil, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until well incorporated.
- Scoop out cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, flattening each cookie with the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
- Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
Interesting Facts
Oats provide fiber and sustained energy for kids throughout the day.
Nuts and dried fruits add healthy fats and vitamins to the cookies.
Honey is a natural sweetener that is better for kids than refined sugar.
Coconut oil adds a hint of tropical flavor and healthy fats to the cookies.