Dessert: Flax Cookies

Kids will not even think about chocolate chips after biting into these tasty yet nutritious cookies.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Flax Seed

Health and fertility benefits of Flax Cookies

Flaxseed can be used to combat PCOS as it helps decrease androgen levels. It contains lignans that increase the production of sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) that binds testosterone in the blood, thereby preventing it from wreaking havoc in the body. Being high in fiber, flaxseed helps slow down glucose metabolism and lower cholesterol levels. The omega-3 fatty acids in this flaxseed also reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease.

Ingredients

1 large egg
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 tsp vanilla
2/3 cup whole flax seeds
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup rolled oats
1 cup flour

Instructions

1. In bowl, beat together butter and brown and granulated sugars until light; beat in egg and vanilla.

2. In separate bowl, whisk together flour, oats, flaxseeds and baking soda; stir into butter mixture until soft dough forms.

3. Drop by level tablespoonfuls (15 ml), 2" (5 cm) apart, on ungreased rimless baking sheets.

4. Bake in top and bottom thirds of 350 °F (175 °C) oven, rotating and switching pans halfway through, until golden, 12 minutes. Let cool on pan on rack for 2 minutes.

5. Transfer cookies to rack; let cool. (Make-ahead: Layer between waxed paper and freeze in airtight container for up to 1 month.)

6. Note: based on recipe from The Canadian Living Test Kitchen.

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