Super-nutritious Cookies Based On Coconut, Oats And Seeds

Instead of buying them we can make these super- nutritious cookies at home that, in addition to being healthier, are satiating, low in sugar and will give us an extra boost of Energy.

Although it may not seem like it, it is possible to make healthy and delicious snacks very easily, with various ingredients. Proof of this are the following super-nutritious coconut, oatmeal and seed based cookies.

We know that for many people, it can be really difficult to resist the temptation to eat sweets. However, it is possible to overcome it in a healthy way with some recipes.

Find out below how you can prepare delicious super-nutritious cookies based on coconut, oatmeal and seeds to feel full of energy and vitality all day.

The ingredients that we have selected for these cookies provide a lot of energy thanks to their high content of vegetable protein. 

1. The benefits of coconut

Coconut provides us with fiber, iron, selenium, potassium and trace elements. And the best thing is that it easily adapts to various preparations and combinations.

It also contains a good amount of very healthy fats that not only do not make us gain weight, but also activate the metabolism so that we burn more calories.

Coconut oil is becoming increasingly popular as, unlike most oils, it does not oxidize when subjected to high temperatures.

In case you cannot get coconut oil, olive oil is the second most recommended option in this case.

2. The benefits of oats

Oatmeal is one of the healthiest and most nutritious cereals out there, so it cannot be missing from our diet. It has a high content of fiber and mucilage that favors the feeling of satiety when eating it and, at the same time, improves intestinal transit.

Raw oatmeal is difficult for many people to digest, so these super-nutritious cookies are an ideal way to consume it without making us feel bad or cause heartburn.

3. The benefits of seeds

The seeds are the strong point of this recipe, since they are small superfoods. They are very rich in nutrients that cannot be lacking in a balanced diet. We recommend choosing the following:

• Flax and chia: they are rich in omega 3 fatty acids, promote intestinal function, regulate cholesterol and triglyceride levels and increase the feeling of satiety.
• Sesame: they are especially rich in calcium.
• Anise: in addition to having digestive properties, they give a touch of sweet and delicious flavor to these cookies.

We recommend crushing the seeds to turn them into a kind of flour  and, above all, facilitate their digestion.

Super nutritious and satiating cookies recipe

Ingredients

• Yeast.

• Vanilla essence.
• 1 cup of grated coconut (100 g).
• 2 medium eggs (120 g).
• 1 tablespoon of sugar (10 g).
• 2 cups of ground oats (200 g).
• 1 cup of wheat flour (100 g).
• 1 cup of ground seeds: flax, chia, sesame, anise (100 g).
• 10 tablespoons of olive oil or coconut oil (100 g).

Elaboration

• First, we will preheat the oven to 250 ºC.
• In a bowl we will mix the oats, the flour, the grated coconut and the ground seeds.
• We will add the sugar and mix again.
• We will make the shape of a mountain with a hole in the center, in which we will add the two eggs.
• With very clean hands, we will mix all the ingredients well until we obtain a homogeneous dough.
• We will add the vanilla essence and the oil and we will mix again.
• Lastly, we will include the yeast.
• We will make balls with the dough and we will put them flat, or with the shape we want, on a baking tray.
• We will bake them at 200 ºC for half an hour.
• Once out of the oven we can add fine sugar or cinnamon powder to taste.

• When they are cold they will be ready to eat.

recommendations

In case of gluten intolerance, instead of wheat flour, these super-nutritious cookies can be made with rice flour. On the other hand, to avoid sugar, we can use honey as a substitute. 

Containing coconut, oatmeal and seeds, these super-nutritious cookies will be very rich in vitamins, minerals, good fatty acids and fiber, so we should not be afraid of gaining weight with them.

The best thing about this recipe is that it has a very attractive sweet taste that can please the whole family. Go ahead and prepare it! And remember, it is important to enjoy all foods in moderation.