Sweet Potato Protein Cookies

Enjoy these for breakfast or an afternoon snack… Try not to eat them all in one go though!

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup of cooked, mashed sweet potato (Let cool before mixing with eggs)
• 1/2 cup of nut butter (I use peanut butter)
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp chia seeds
• 2-3 tbsp Maple Syrup/Honey or Rice Syrup
• 1/2 cup pepitas or pumpkin seeds
• 1/4 cup oat flour (I made my own by throwing some oats into a food processor)
• 1 tsp baking soda

Method:

1. Combine cooled off sweet potato, peanut butter and eggs in a large bowl and mix well
2. add vanilla extract, cinnamon, maple syrup, chia seeds, pepita seeds and stir to combine
3. add oat flour and baking soda
4. scoop onto baking tray lined with baking paper (8-12 cookies)
5. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 -12 minutes