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Power Cookies
Prep
15 mins
Cook
15 mins
Servings
18
Difficulty
Easy
These power cookies are my go to when I need a nutritious treat that actually tastes like a real cookie. The secret ingredient? Cannellini beans, which add a creamy texture and tons of plant based protein while keeping your blood sugar stable. What I love most is how quick they come together in just thirty minutes from start to finish, making them perfect for busy weekdays. The combination of oats, nuts, dates, and coconut creates a naturally sweet, satisfying bite that feels indulgent without any guilt. Best of all, they're budget friendly since you probably already have most of these pantry staples on hand.
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Ingredients
- 44 cups rolled oats
- 11 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup white sugar½ cup white sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar½ cup brown sugar
- 11 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 11 teaspoon baking powder
- 11 teaspoon baking soda
- 11 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup chopped pitted dates½ cup chopped pitted dates
- ½ cup flaked coconut½ cup flaked coconut
- ½ cup raisins½ cup raisins
- ½ cup chopped walnuts½ cup chopped walnuts
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Grind the oats in a blender until resembling coarse flour.
- 2
In a medium bowl, mash beans to a smooth paste. Stir in the white sugar, brown sugar and vanilla until well blended. Combine the ground oats, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon; blend into the bean mixture. Stir in the dates, coconut, raisins and walnuts. Drop dough by heaping spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet.
- 3
Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
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