Description
These Healthy Cookies are a delicious and nutritious treat made with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, almond flour, and coconut flour. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup or honey and enriched with coconut oil and eggs, they offer a perfect balance of flavor and texture. Optional additions like dark chocolate chips, raisins, and chopped nuts add extra bursts of taste and crunch. Baked to golden perfection, these cookies are a great guilt-free snack for any time of day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Mix-ins
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips or raisins
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, or pecans)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prepare for baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir them well to distribute the leavening and seasoning evenly.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the maple syrup (or honey), melted coconut oil, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fully blended.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until fully incorporated, forming a cookie dough. If desired, fold in the dark chocolate chips or raisins and chopped nuts evenly throughout the dough.
- Portion the Dough: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop tablespoon-sized dollops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes or until the edges turn a nice golden brown, indicating they are done.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheet for a few minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once fully cooled, enjoy these healthy cookies as a tasty and nutritious snack or treat at any time.
Notes
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup to keep the cookies vegan-friendly.
- For a nut-free version, omit the chopped nuts or replace with seeds like pumpkin or sunflower seeds.
- Ensure coconut oil is fully melted before mixing to achieve a smooth batter.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- Adding mix-ins like dark chocolate chips or raisins gives added texture and sweetness but can be omitted to keep it more natural.
