Guilt-Free Oatmeal Cookies

I had some extra kiddos over yesterday, so while they were outside playing, I decided to whip up a delicious little afternoon snack for them. These are quick and healthy. The fact that the kids came back for thirds, and begged for fourths, must mean they approved. ;)

Yields: about 48 cookies

INGREDIENTS:

4 tbsp coconut oil, melted
1 cup honey
1 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. sea salt
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
2 eggs, room temperature
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups whole-wheat pastry flour {or white whole-wheat flour}
2 cups rolled oats

DIRECTIONS: 

1. In a large mixing bowl beat coconut oil, eggs and vanilla extract. Add in baking powder, cinnamon, cloves and salt.  Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Add in the honey and mix until combined. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour. Stir in rolled oats.
2. Drop dough by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool.

ENJOY!