Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients ::
+ 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
+ 3/4 cup oat flour (process 1 cup of oats in a coffee grinder or blender to make your own and then scoop out desired amount)
+ 1/2 cup coconut sugar
+ 1/2 tsp sea salt
+ 1 tsp of cinnamon
+ 1/2 tsp baking soda
+ 1/2 tsp baking powder
+ 1 small banana, mashed
+ 1/3 cup olive oil
+ 1/2 cup maple syrup
+ 1 tsp vanilla extract
+ 1/4 cup - 1/2 cup chocolate chips or other add-ins (I did 1/2 - 1 cup chocolate chips, because I love chocolate. No shame.)
Recipe ::
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, add all dry ingredients - except add-ins. Stir to combine.
3. In a blender, add all wet ingredients, and pulse until fully combined. Alternatively, use a fork to mash the banana, and then whisk all the wet ingredients together.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Stir until completely mixed.
5. Toss in desired add-ins and mix.
6. Drop tablespoon-full sized balls of dough onto the parchment paper. If crumbly, use fingers to mold into circles. They will hold once baked.
7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the tops brown, and the edges are slightly crispy.
8. Remove from oven to let cool.
9. Devour & enjoy!
Notes::
Makes between 17 and 20 cookies.
Other add-in options include raisins, walnuts, other types of chocolate, etc.
If you're not feeling bananas for health reasons or otherwise, try subbing equal applesauce or sweet potato puree at your own risk.
All ingredients are vegan and most are organic. If these things are important to you, I encourage you to do the same. Finances, availability, and personal consumer choice can impact purchase decisions. My hope is that you closely follow the recipe, but make allowances where necessary -- my feelings won't be hurt, and your taste buds will still have a party. Promise!
+ What are your favorite cookies?