We’re excited to share these Healthy Omega 3 Cookies Recipe with you today–our healthy omega cookies are a healthy treat! I love to grab an omega cookie when I’m craving something sweet and healthy. Packed with good nutrition and a few of my favorite flavors; cranberries and dark chocolate! 

Why we love our Healthy Omega 3 Cookies Recipe!

We love these healthy and delicious cookie! This recipe originally came from a yoga retreat center that a friend of mine attended many years ago. I”m so grateful she shared it with me because it’s one of my favorites. They’re perfect to take along on all your adventures! 

Our omega cookies make a lot (about 50 cookies) so toss some in the freezer to grab when you need a quick treat! 

Ingredients in our Healthy Omega 3 Cookies Recipe

• whole rolled oats
• whole wheat flour
• baking soda
• sea salt
• applesauce
• melted butter
• light brown sugar or agave (or half and half)
• vanilla
• large eggs or 2 whole eggs and 4 egg whites (to reduce fat/cholesterol)
• dark chocolate, chopped
• dried cranberries or dried cherries 
• chopped walnuts
• sliced almonds
• milled flax seed

How to make our Healthy Omega 3 Cookies Recipe

• Preheat oven 350 degrees.
• Coat half sheet pan with cooking spray; set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl combine applesauce, melted butter, sugar or agave, eggs and vanilla; mix to combine.
• Add flour, baking soda, and sea salt; mix until 80% incorporated.
• Add oats in three small batches mixing between batches.
• Do not over mix.
• Add chocolate, cranberries, and nuts; stir to incorporate.
• Drop cookies onto prepared pan by the tablespoon or use a large cookie scoop.
• Bake at 350 for 12-15 min or until edges are crispy and lightly browned.
• Store in airtight container.
• Dough can be frozen for two months or last one week in the fridge.
• Baked cookies freeze well for up to 2 months.
• Makes approx 50 cookies.
• * if using only agave, add an additional 1/2 C whole wheat flour
• *Stevia can also replace the brown sugar in equal parts if desired

Yield: 50 cookies

Healthy Omega 3 Cookies Recipe

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We're excited to share these Healthy Omega 3 Cookies Recipe with you today--our healthy omega cookies are a healthy treat!

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 7 cups whole rolled oats
• 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon sea salt
• 2 cups applesauce
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 2 cups light brown sugar or 1 C agave, or half and half
• 2 teaspoon vanilla
• 4 large eggs or 2 whole eggs and 4 egg whites, to reduce fat/cholesterol
• 2 cups 8oz dark chocolate, chopped
• 2 cups dried cranberries, 1/2 the amount dried cherries are good also
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 2 cups sliced almonds
• 1/4 cup milled flax seed

Instructions

1. Preheat oven 350 degrees.
2. Coat half sheet pan with cooking spray; set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl combine applesauce, melted butter, sugar or agave, eggs and vanilla; mix to combine.
4. Add flour, baking soda, and sea salt; mix until 80% incorporated.
5. Add oats in three small batches mixing between batches.
6. Do not over mix.
7. Add chocolate, cranberries, and nuts; stir to incorporate.
8. Drop cookies onto prepared pan by the tablespoon or use a large cookie scoop.
9. Bake at 350 for 12-15 min or until edges are crispy and lightly browned.
10. Store in airtight container.
11. Dough can be frozen for two months or last one week in the fridge.
12. Baked cookies freeze well for up to 2 months.
13. Makes approx 50 cookies.
14. * if using only agave, add an additional 1/2 C whole wheat flour
15. *Stevia can also replace the brown sugar in equal parts if desired

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

50

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 225Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 228mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 4gSugar: 20gProtein: 5g

More Healthy Cookie Recipes

• Healthy Mango Coconut Cookies
• Healthy Cherry White Chocolate Almond Cookies
• Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Walnut Cookies
• Healthy Cherry Chocolate Oat Cookies
• Healthy Power Bites

We hope you enjoy these Healthy Omega 3 Cookies Recipe they taste amazing!

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