My Mom came up with these as an afternoon pick me up that is more healthy than some cookies and energy bars. They are good for refueling or lower intensity training too. These are a really good replacement for a Cliff Bar, or whatever energy snack you need for some enduring energy. Not too sweet with good fiber and protein, so I wouldn’t take them in a race, but I do eat them on long bike rides or hikes.

• 1 c butter
• 1 c sugar-3/4 white 1/4 brown
• 2 eggs
• 1 c w. wheat flour
• 1/2 tsp soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 T cinnamon
• 1/2 c flax
• 3 c oatmeal
• 1 c raisins
• 1 c walnuts

Cream butter and sugar, then add eggs. Combine flour, flax, soda, salt and cinnamon. Stir them into the 1st mixture. Stir in the oatmeal, raisins and walnuts. Use a 1/8 cup measure for cookies. Bake 10-12 minutes at 375°F.