ORANGE CRANBERRY POWER COOKIES

SERVES 12 COOKIES

1 cup dairy-free butter, softened

1 cup coconut sugar

1⁄3 cup orange juice

2 tsp organic vanilla extract

1 1⁄2 cups whole wheat flour

2 tbsp protein powder

1 tsp baking powder

1⁄4 tsp baking soda

1 cup old-fashioned oats

1 cup dairy-free chocolate chips

1 cup walnuts, chopped

1 cup dried cranberries

NUTRITIONAL VALUES

Calories: 376kcal
Fat: 9.4g (1.2g S.Fat)
Carbs: 58.7g
Protein: 13.5g
Sugar: 4.5g
Sodium: 66mg

METHOD

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C, or gas mark 5).

In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar. Combine the orange juice and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Combine thoroughly.

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, protein powder, baking powder, and baking soda. Combine the dry and wet ingredients in a mixing bowl. Mix on medium speed until thoroughly combined. Combine the oats, chocolate chips, walnuts, and cranberries in a mixing bowl. On low speed, combine all ingredients.

On an ungreased baking sheet, place heaping tbsp about 2 inches apart. These are substantial cookies. They spread to a diameter of 3 to 4 inches. 10 to 11 minutes in the oven

Allow to cool for a minute before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.