Healthier Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Warm Oatmeal Cookies for Cold Winter Days.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup of oats (we used Jo Anne's Place Bulk Oats)
  • 1/2 cup of preferred flour (ex. All Purpose, Almond)
  • 1/3 - 1/4 cup of honey or maple syrup (depending on your preferred sweetness)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate (chopped or chips)
Directions:
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, flour, baking powder and salt - then mix.
  3. Add the honey/maple syrup, egg, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract and mix well until the ingredients are well combined. Stir in the dark chocolate.
  4. Place the dough by level tablespoonfuls onto the lined baking sheets.
  5. Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until they are lightly golden brown.
  6. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

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