Sweet Potato Cookies

The other night I felt like cookies and being slightly limited on the traditional ingredients that I can use to bake at the moment, I had to get creative. These cookies stay soft even after they come out of the oven and given the ingredients can be enjoyed any time of day!

Using a hand mixer or food processor combine:

• 1/2 cup pitted dates
• 1/2 cup almond butter
• 1 medium baked sweet potato (~1 cup)
• 1/2 cup apple sauce

Once the consistency is smooth and all ingredients are blended stir in by hand:

• 1/3 cup oat flour
• 1/3 cup rolled oats
• 2 TBSP ground flaxseed
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds

After tasting the cookies, an option would be to add dark chocolate chunks if you want to splurge a little. 

Using a spoon, place dough onto the cookie sheet (no need to flatten, keep as little mounds). Bake in a 350 degree oven for 12 minutes. Enjoy fresh out of the oven or save for later!