Hello Holistic | Metabolism + Weight Loss Coaching

A box of unopened granola cereal was the inspiration for these cookies. Let me preface by saying that I do not claim to be a baker in any way, so there could be an important ingredient missing from a traditional cookie recipe….but, what I put together here worked, so I’m going with it!

What I love about this recipe

• Prep time is about 5 minutes
• The granola is already made…just pour it in! I used Innofoods Almond Fruit Crunch that I found at Costco Canada with a nice blend of nuts, seeds, oats, and dried fruit. You can absolutely make your own or use another brand
• The healthy fats in the nuts, seeds, and nut butter are what we need for glowing skin and hormone balance
• They provide some great energy as a breakfast or pre-workout snack

What you need to make the cookies

• Large baking sheet or 2 smaller ones
• Parchment paper, if your sheet is not non-stick
• Mixing bowl
• Measuring spoon and cup
• Food processor or knife and cutting board

• 2 cups prepared granola cereal
• 1 cup almond butter (other nut butters will probably work!)
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons honey

The method

• Preheat oven to 350F. Prepare your baking sheet with parchment paper, if needed, and set aside
• Pulse your granola (apron 5 times) in a food processor until it is in small pieces and when it reaches the consistency that you prefer. I like chunky, crunchy cookies, so I kept my granola still somewhat clustered. Set aside.
• In a mixing bowl, combine almond butter, egg, and honey. Mix well.
• Add granola to the almond/egg mixture and stir until everything is coated well. This can be a little work if using a spoon, so feel free to get in there with your hands
• Spoon the mixture onto your baking sheet, leaving about an inch between each cookie. I managed to distribute the mixture into 15 cookies perfectly
• Gently press down each cookie with a fork and use your fingers to tuck in any loose bits
• Bake for 12 minutes or until you see the edges just starting to brown
• Let cool completely so that they harden up a bit before eating

If you make this recipe, be sure to leave a comment or share it on your socials, tagging me at @helloholistic.ca

Enjoy!