Nutritious Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies for Snacking
This recipe for oat cookies is designed for those who want a delightful snack without sacrificing health. Using simple ingredients like rolled oats, almond flour, and dark chocolate, these cookies come together quickly and are great for sharing or enjoying on your own. Whether you need an afternoon pick-me-up or a sweet addition to your lunchbox, these cookies will hit the spot. Plus, they’re easy to customize, so you can make them your own! Let’s get baking!
- 1 cup rolled oats (certified gluten-free if needed)
- 1/2 cup almond flour (or any flour of your choice)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil (or any neutral oil)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (vegan if desired)
- Prepare Your Oven and Baking Sheets
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, baking powder, and sea salt. Stir these together until they're well mixed.
- Blend the Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey (or maple syrup), melted coconut oil, egg, and vanilla extract until everything is nicely combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir until you have a cohesive dough. It should be slightly sticky but manageable.
- Fold in the Chocolate Chips
Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips, making sure they’re evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Shape the Cookies
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop dollops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Leave about an inch between each cookie to allow for spreading.
- Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Keep an eye on them so they don’t overbake!
- Cool and Enjoy
Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Snack Time!
Enjoy your oat chocolate chip cookies as a delightful snack or a sweet treat any time of day!
- For a chewier texture, consider chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking. This helps the cookies hold their shape better.
- Ensure your baking powder and chocolate chips are fresh for the best flavor and texture.
- Feel free to mix in other ingredients like chopped nuts, dried fruit, or coconut for added flavor and texture.
- For softer cookies, take them out of the oven when they’re just slightly golden around the edges, as they will continue to firm up while cooling.
Have Fun Baking!