Organica Jane’s healthy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies

Ingredients:

• 2 sticks organic butter, softened
• 3/4 cup local pure maple syrup
• 3 free-range, organic egg whites
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose (organic spelt / brown rice flour)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground clove
• 1 T ground flaxseed
• 3 cups organic quick oats
• 1 bag of carob or organic semi-sweet chocolate chips

Note: Can use applesauce in place of butter and egg whites to make vegan.

Heat oven to 375°F

1. In large bowl, beat butter and syrup, add egg and vanilla; beat well. Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and clove; mix well. Add oats; mix well.

2. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.

3. Bake 10 – 12 minutes – or till golden brown. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to wire rack. Cool completely. Store tightly covered.

Servings: ABOUT 3 DOZEN