• 2 1/2 sticks butter
• 1/2 c. dark brown sugar
• 1/2 c. organic sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 1/2 c. whole wheat flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 2 c. oatmeal, uncooked
• 1 1/2 c. raisins/dried berries
• 1 c. slivered almonds/peanuts
• 1 c. dark chocolate chips
• 2 tsp. flax seeds

1. Beat butter and sugars.
2. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
3. Combine flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; add to mixture. Stir in chocolate, nuts, oatmeal and raisins.
4. Drop by large tablespoon onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
5. Set oven at 350 degrees.
6. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Remove and cool on wire rack.
8. Makes 2 ½ to 3 dozen.

I wanted to make a healthy but very tasty cookie. After looking through recipes, I improvised and came up with this. It is high in protein, omega-3's, and antioxidiants!