Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies

I love blueberry and I love oatmeal cookies, so I decided to combine the two in a cookie. These make a fabulous treat or pre-workout breakfast.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose or whole wheat flour

1/2 cup vanilla protein powder

1/2 cup freeze dried blueberry powder

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup brewers yeast

2 tablespoons flax seeds

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

6 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature

1 cup dark brown sugar

2 large eggs

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

3 cups old fashioned oats

8 ounces unsweetened dried blueberries

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix applesauce, butter, and brown sugar in a stand mixer on medium.
3. In a separate bowl mix flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, blueberry powder, Brewers yeast, and flax seeds.
4. Add eggs and vanilla extract to stand mixer and continue to mix on medium.
5. Turn mixer to low and add dry mixture 1 cup at a time.
6. Add oatmeal and dried blueberries.
7. Use a medium cookie scooper to make balls and place in rows on the cookie sheet.
8. Bake 9 minutes.
9. Allow to cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
10. Store in an air-tight container.
11. Enjoy!