Nut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

1 c nut butter (I used cashew and almond)
2 tbsp applesauce
1/4 c golden Lakanto monkfruit sweetener
1/2 c oats
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg
1/2 c dark chocolate chips

1. Mix all ingredients together.
2. Roll tablespoon-sized balls, place on parchment paper covered baking sheet.
3. Refrigerate at least a half hour.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for about 8 minutes, until edges start to brown but center is still a little gooey.
Makes about 18-24 cookies, depending on size.

Chocolate Lentil Cookies

1 cup dry lentils
3 cups water
Pinch of salt
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 scoop iso-100 protein powder (fudge brownie)
1/2 cup cocoa
1/2 cup swerve or monkfruit sweetener or mix
1/2 cup peanut butter (or other nut butter)
3/4 cup dark chocolate chips

1. Add lentils and water to medium saucepan. Bring to boil, then cook for about 20 minutes, until lentils are tender. Pour into colander, rinse with cold water, and drain well.

2. Process lentils in food processor until smooth. Add all other ingredients except chocolate chips and process until mixed. Add chocolate chips and polar a couple times until combined. Cool for about 1 hour.

3. Drop tablespoon-sized cookies onto parchment paper lined baking sheets. Bake at 350 for 8-9 minutes. Makes about 3 1/2 dozen cookies at approximately 50 calories each.