Rise & shine... and give God the glory!

Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also....

Proverbs 31:28 

How I would like to be like this blessed Proverbs 31 mom, but unfortunately words like "I thought you were up by now" or "We've got to GO- NOW!" flavor more of my morning memories.... Over the years, I've adapted a breakfast/snack cookie that has given a yummy, chewy home-made touch to the inevitable grab 'n go mornings that sometimes just have to be. 

I call these beauties "Morning Glories"

Made with simple ingredients of oatmeal, dried fruit, nuts if you like. Sneak in extra-healthy touches by replacing coconut oil for canola oil and adding some flax seeds-- and no one will know the difference!

Preheat oven 350 degrees.  Can hand mix in large bowl or use a mixer (add in order listed):

1 C canola oil/ coconut oil

1 1/2 C brown sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp cinnamon

1 C white whole wheat flour (or reg. flour)

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp baking powder

2 T flax seeds

3 C old fashioned oats

1 C chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, pecans or a mix) - you choose

1/2 coconut flakes

1 C dried fruit (golden raisins, cranberries, apricots or a mix) - you choose

Spray cookie sheet or muffin top tin with oil. Use cookie scoop to make sure sizes are uniform.  Bake 17-20 minutes, until crispy on edges.

Once cooled, slip one or two in a small baggie and fill a large freezer Ziploc with these ready-to-go yummies. 

Can thaw in a lunch bag or warm up in seconds in the microwave.... and maybe help your "Let's-go-NOW!" morning be just a bit more glorious!