Lunchbox Cookies

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

ground chia seeds or ground flax seeds

5 tbsp

water

1/2 cup

grated peeled carrots

1/2 cup

grated peeled raw beets

1/2 cup

grated zucchini, skin left on

1/2 cup

grated apple, skin left on

1/2 cup

grated ripe pear, skin left on

1/2 cup

honey or maple syrup ((use maple syrup to make it vegan))

1/2 cup

extra virgin olive oil

2 tsp

vanilla

2 cups

oat flour

1 tsp

xanthan gum*

1 cup

raisins

1/2 cup

pumpkin seeds

1/2 cup

hemp seeds

1/4 cup

brown sugar** ((optional, see note))

2 tsp

cinnamon

1/4 tsp

nutmeg

1/4 tsp

allspice

2 tsp

baking powder

1 tsp

baking soda

1/2 tsp

salt