Vegan Crunchy Carob Chip Nut Cookies

Ingredients (Makes 18 servings)

1 tablespoon ground flax seed

3 tablespoons water

2 cups gluten free old fashioned oats

1 cup oat flour

1/4 cup cacao powder

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup vegan earth balance

1/3 cup maple syrup

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cups carob chips

1 cup raisins

1/2 cups pumpkins seeds

Directions

Preheat oven to 350?F.

In a small bowl, whisk together the flax and water. Let sit for 2 minutes.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, carob powder

In a mixing bowl cream together the butter and maple syrup until light and fluffy, Add the flax meal mixture and vanilla extract and stir until combined.

Gradually add the flour mixture until just combined. Add the raisins, carob chip and pumpkin seeds, stir to thoroughly mixed

Use a 1 tablespoon measure, place cookie dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.