You deserve a treat! If you are craving a hint of sweetness and don’t have time to bake, why not try our Cinnamon Spice Cookie Bites? Add chocolate chips or substitute the raisins with dried cranberries for a little variation. These treats are full of complex carbs, protein, fiber and healthy fats. They make a quick and easy, any-time-of-day snack!

Preparation time:

20 minutes

Yield:

Approximately 20, 1” bites

Ingredients:

4 tablespoons Miyoko’s or other vegan butter

1/3 cup raisins

3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups old fashioned oatmeal or rolled oats

6 tablespoons nut or seed butter: sunflower, almond, peanut

3/4 cup chopped walnuts

2 teaspoons cinnamon

Optional Add:

2 tablespoons ground flaxseed meal or ground chia seeds

Preparation:

Melt the butter, maple syrup or honey and vanilla. Add the raisins and mix. Let sit while you prepare the other ingredients.

Combine the remaining ingredients in a large bowl and mix. Add the raisin mixture and combine until uniformly mixed. Add more cinnamon, maple syrup or honey as desired.

Cover bowl and chill in refrigerator for 1/2 hour. Once chilled, roll into 1” balls and store in an airtight container, refrigerated for up to one week.