With a leftover jar of sunflower seed butter in the pantry, I threw together these protein-packed cookies.

Ingredients:

• 1 and 2/3 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1 cup sunflower seed butter
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup maple syrup

1. In a bowl, combine the flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the applesauce and remaining 1/2 teaspoon baking powder. Add the sunflower seed butter, canola oil, brown sugar, and maple syrup.
3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until combined.
4. Drop the dough by spoonfuls onto baking sheets, 12 cookies per sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12 minutes.