Breakfast: Monster Breakfast Cookies

Recipe by Jessflokstra These are a perfect treat when on the go, or first thing in the morning before a run/walk, or in the middle of the night while nursing a hungry infant! Walnuts are a great add (try 1/2 cup raisins and 1/2 cup walnuts), but they do

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Sesame Seeds, Poppy Seeds, Honey, Flax Seed

Health and fertility benefits of Monster Breakfast Cookies

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. Poppy seeds are packed with calcium, magnesium, B vitamins, and zinc. One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55. 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

1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup honey
3 cups oats
2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup ground flax seed
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/4 cup poppy seeds
1/4 cup flax seeds
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup raisins

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 4 baking sheets.
Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat the first egg into the butter until completely blended. Add second egg with vanilla extract; continue beating. Continue beating while adding vegetable oil, honey, oats, whole wheat flour, ground flax seed, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, flax seeds, baking soda, and ground cinnamon, respectively. Fold raisins into the dough.
Use a 1/4 cup measuring cup to create monster cookie size and drop onto prepared baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven until edges are just browning, about 20 minutes.

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