Ingredients

The following ingredients have 10 Servings
  • 1 cup quick oats ((or rolled oats ground briefly in the food processor or blender))
  • ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup mashed roasted sweet potato ((cooled))
  • 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil ((slightly cooled; or butter, melted and slightly cooled))
  • 2 tablespoons honey ((or maple syrup))
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Greek Yogurt Icing ((optional))

Instruction

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Place the oats, coconut, flaxseed, baking powder, and cinnamon into a medium bowl. Stir to combine.
  • Stir in the egg, sweet potato, coconut oil, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla.
  • Drop 1-tablespoon-size portions onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten into a circle about 1/4 inch thick. (Use wet hands to move the batter out of the measuring spoon if it's sticky.)
  • Bake for 16-18 minutes or until firm and lightly golden brown around the edges. Let cool and serve, topped with optional frosting.