Anti-Inflammatory Breakfast Cookies

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Step 2

   In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, ground flaxseed, cinnamon, baking powder, turmeric, and ground ginger.

3. 3

   Step 3

   In another bowl, mash the ripe banana until smooth. Stir in the applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Gently fold in the chopped walnuts, mixed berries, and shredded coconut.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Using a spoon, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet to form 12 cookies. Flatten the tops slightly with the back of the spoon.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.