This recipe is easy, so get the kids in the kitchen! Inspired by a recipe from Dr. Joel Fuhrman, author of "Eat for Health," these cookies are not only tasty, they're high in fiber, potassium, magnesium, iron and vitamin B6 too. Tip: Use different flavors of fruit preserves — like strawberry, blueberry, cherry, and peach — for a variety of cookies within one batch.
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 3/4 c. dates, pitted
- 1-1/2 c. almond butter
- 1/2 c. shredded coconut
- 1 orange, zested and juiced
- 1/2 t. cinnamon
- pinch of sea salt (optional)
- 100% all -fruit preserves
Instructions
Soak dates in warm water to cover for 10-15 minutes. Grind oats in a blender or food processor. Pour into a bowl and set aside. Place dates in the food processor with 1/2c. of soaking liquid and puree. Add to oats, along with almond butter, coconut, orange zest and juice, and spices. Knead together until a dough is formed. Form into balls and press down in middle with thumb. Place a small amount of preserves in the indentation. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
