Energy Cookies

Labor Day is nearly here, and there are so many directions your holiday could take! Whether you’re taking the boat out to the nearest body of water, throwing a pool party with your kiddos and friends, or taking on the mall for a marathon shopping spree, Labor Day is generally a pretty active day if you think about it! Sure, there’s a lot of lounging around (preferably on said boat with a fruity drink?) but for the most part, people are doing something active. After all, Labor Day usually signifies the end of summer, just before school starts back up again. Why not do something fun?!

If you ask me, I’ll be in the air-conditioning catching up on a juicy novel – that is my idea of a good time! But if you are like most people and prefer to do something fun and active, you may need some kind of pick-me-up in between butterfly strokes or snagging killer deals at the mall. Something that will curb your appetite before someone fires up the grill, or before you finally cave and eat the mall pretzel. Something that’s portable, bite-sized and easy to eat on the go. Something like these Energy Cookies!

These Energy Cookies get their name because they’re packed with good-for-you ingredients that ramp your body up with energy, nutrients and even Omega-3s!

First, these cookies start with Krusteaz Brown Sugar & Oatmeal Cookie Mix for a hearty base. Next, we add in creamy peanut butter for protein which keeps you fuller longer. I also added in coconut oil – a healthy saturated fat – in place of the butter in this recipe. And to spike it with healthful ingredients, I added dark chocolate (rich in antioxidants), almonds (for protein and fiber), and ground flaxseed, which is the richest source of Omega-3 fatty acids (vital for energy production, brain function, and strengthening immunity, to name a few!).

All in all, these Energy Cookies are good tasting and good for you, too! Crunchy, soft, chewy and packed with gooey chocolate, it’s almost hard to believe they’re good for you. But once you snack on one (or two!) and finish your Labor Day festivities, you’ll see just how energizing they are!

Ready to munch on these babies!? Get the recipe for ENERGY COOKIES!

xo, Hayley

In the interest of full disclosure, I am a proud brand ambassador for Krusteaz. I was compensated for this post as part of our partnership, but all opinions are 100% my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that keep my site going!