Step 1: Preheat the Oven - Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your cookies bake evenly.
Step 2: Prepare the Flax/Chia Egg - In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of flax powder and 1 tablespoon of chia seeds with 1 tablespoon of water. Stir well and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it thickens.
Step 3: Blend the Dates - If you are using whole dates, you can chop them finely or pulse them in a food processor until they form a sticky paste.
Step 4: Mix the Wet Ingredients - In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond butter (or whole almonds), blended dates, and the prepared flax/chia egg. Mix until well combined.
Step 5: Add the Dry Ingredients - To the wet mixture, add the cinnamon, baking powder, oats, crushed pecans, and raisins. Stir until everything is evenly distributed.
Step 6: Form the Cookies - Using a spoon or your hands, scoop out portions of the dough and form them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Step 7: Bake - Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden around the edges.
Step 8: Cool and Enjoy - Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
