Soft, hearty breakfast cookies made with oats, flax, pistachios, and dried cherries, naturally sweetened with maple syrup and applesauce. Easy to make ahead and freeze for busy mornings.
0 Preheat oven to 350°F.
1 Place the butter, apple sauce and maple syrup in a bowl or standing mixer and beat until well combined.
2 Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
3 In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
4 Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet and mix to incorporate.
5 Fold in the pistachios, cherries and flax seeds.
6 Using a small ice cream scoop or 2 tablespoon measure, drop dough onto Silpat or parchment-lined baking sheets. Use the palm of your hand to gently press down the cookies, as they do not spread during baking.
7 Bake for 15 minutes and remove to a cooling rack.
