In terms of the flavor, I wasn't quite sure how these would taste, but I was pleasantly surprised when they came out of the oven. Not only were they a bit fluffier than my normal breakfast cookies, but they had a vibrant green color AND they didn't have any trace of bitterness.
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword cookies, healthy cookies, matcha
Prep Time 5minutes
Cook Time 15minutes
Total Time 20minutes
Servings 12cookies
Calories 131kcal
Author Alyssa Rimmer
Ingredients
1flax egg1 tablespoon flaxseed meal + 3 tablespoons water
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Whisk together the flaxseed meal and water, and set aside.
Beat together cashew butter, syrup and banana in a large bowl. Add flax egg and mix to combine.
Pour in oats, quinoa flakes, matcha, baking powder, cinnamon and salt, and stir together. Fold in chia seeds (if using).
Drop 2 tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet and repeat until no dough remains. Gently flatten them with wet hands.
Bake cookies on center rack for 13 - 15 minutes until edges are golden brown. Remove and let cool on the pan for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
Enjoy at room temp or slightly reheated in a microwave.