This is my contribution to my soon-to-be-first-grader’s lunch box: healthy peanut oat cookies and healthy raw brownies courtesy of  TriumphWellness.com. Thanks Pinterest for conjuring up posts from 2012. Anyway, the raw brownies are so-so, though the kid really likes them. The  peanut butter ones got a family thumbs up, so we made them again tonight. 

Ingredients: rolled oats, medjool dates, raisins, peanut butter, salt, vanilla, cinnamon. Super easy, but go to the site for measurements, etc. I let the dates sit it hot water for a few minutes before adding them to the Cuisinart, instead of adding water gradually as needed, which I did a little bit, too. I also added chia seeds because I can.

I was brainstorming these for a school lunch that is not happening, as the Teachers of the Seattle Public Schools are going on strike, beginning tomorrow, formerly known as the first day of school.

The strike is a bummer, as the kid is so ready to be back. But I do believe teachers are not always recognized for their tireless efforts, and I want them to be compensated fairly. I also don’t want to have school in session in July, so …. Let’s get this started!