Support your hormones and skin during your luteal phase (the second half of your cycle) with these delicious, nourishing cookies! Packed with fiber, healthy fats, and minerals, they help you feel balanced and radiant.
Benefits
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Flax & chia seeds: Aid hormone balance and support oestrogen metabolism.
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Pumpkin seeds: Rich in zinc, which helps with acne and skin healing.
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Oats: Provide fiber to support hormone detox.
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Almond butter: Provides healthy fats and vitamin E for skin health.
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Cinnamon: Supports blood sugar regulation and has anti-inflammatory properties.
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Dark chocolate: Rich in magnesium and antioxidants.
Ingredients (makes ~12 cookies)
Dry ingredients:
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1 cup rolled oats
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¾ cup almond flour
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½ tsp baking soda
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1 tbsp ground flaxseed
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1 tbsp chia seeds
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⅓ cup pumpkin seeds (raw or lightly toasted)
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¼ cup dark chocolate chips (70% or higher)
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¼ tsp sea salt
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1 tsp cinnamon
Wet ingredients:
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½ cup almond butter (or other nut/seed butter)
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⅓ cup maple syrup (or raw honey)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 180°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, combine oats, almond flour, baking soda, flaxseed, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, sea salt, and cinnamon.
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In another bowl, whisk together almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil until smooth.
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Combine wet and dry ingredients. Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
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Scoop about 1–2 tablespoons of dough per cookie onto the baking sheet. Flatten slightly with your hand or a spoon.
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Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are golden.
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Let cool completely on a rack. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days (or freeze for later!).
Optional Add-Ins
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2 tbsp shredded coconut (adds healthy fats and texture)
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1 tbsp collagen powder (extra skin and joint support)
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Swap pumpkin seeds for sunflower seeds if you prefer
