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These yummy date and oat cookies are jam-packed with energy giving complex carbohydrates, beneficial unsaturated fats and protein. Perfect for a lunchbox or after school

1 cup (120 g/41/4 oz) wholemeal flour
2 cups (200 g/7 oz) rolled oats
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup (125 ml/41/2 fl oz) raw organic honey
2 tablespoons tahini
1/2 cup (125 ml/41/2 fl oz) light olive oil
1/2 cup (125 ml/41/2 fl oz) low-fat milk
1/2 cup (88 g/3 oz) diced dates
1/4 cup (43 g/11/2 oz) sunflower seeds
2 tablespoons of linseeds

• Preheat oven to 180oC (350oF/Gas 4). Line a baking tray with baking paper.
• In a bowl add all dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
• In another bowl add all liquid ingredients, whisk until well combined. Pour liquid into dry mixture and combine. Gently fold in dates, linseeds and sunflower seeds.
• Use 1 tablespoon of mixture for each cookie and place them on baking tray. Press cookies flat with the back of a fork and pat them around the edges to make perfectly round cookies. Bake for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.

Makes 30 medium sized cookies.

Lisa Guy is a Sydney based nutritionist, naturopath and mother who runs a successful practice called the Ar of Healing specialising in childhood heath and nutrition. Lisa's new book, MY GOODNESS, is a brilliant, no-fuss remedy to get Australian children back on track. For online consultations visit www.artofhealing.com.au

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