Oat Flour Chocolate Cookies

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These Oat Flour Chocolate Cookies are the perfect treat for kids! With minimum ingredients you can make these super easy crunchy delicious cookies in no time!

I used wholesome ingredients and coconut sugar to sweeten as it is more nutritious and has a lower glycemic index than regular and brown sugars. A recipe worth trying!

Served on this cute little lamb bamboo plate with suction for babies and kids.

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Reasons to Love these Healthy Oat Flour Chocolate Cookies

Crunchy: Some homemade cookie recipes end up with soft cookies. So, if your little has a crunchier taste this will be the perfect recipe to try! If you are looking for softer, try these Sugar free Pumpkin Cookies.
Healthier than store bought cookies: I used just the right amount of sugar in it. Most store-bought cookies are full of sugars and preservatives. There are good options today, but these homemade cookies end up being a good alternative and a fun way to bond with your children! Have them choose their favorite cookie cutters and have fun!
Uses oat flour: Oat flour is a great source of fiber, antioxidants, minerals, and B vitamins. Regular all-purpose flour is refined and a less-healthy option used in most store bought cookies.

Ingredients

Cacao 100%
Coconut oil
Coconut sugar
Oat flour
Powdered milk
Water
Baking powder

Step by Step Instructions

In a bowl, add the cacao powder, melted coconut oil, sugar and hot water. Mix until combined.
Add the powdered milk and baking powder and combine.
Slowly add the oat flour and mix starting with a spoon and then with your hands. Continue adding the flour until the dough is no longer sticking to your hands. You may need a little more flour, add in increments.
Open the dough between two sheets of parchment paper. The cookies should be about 1/4in thick (6mm)
Cut into your favorite shapes. Rework the dough and continue cutting until finished.
Place cookies on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper or coated with butter/oil.
Bake at 156F (180C) for about 15 minutes.

Step 1 — Cacao, coconut oil, coconut sugar, water

Step 2 — Cacao, coconut oil, coconut sugar, water

Storage Instructions

The cookies should be stored in an air tight container at ambient temperature for up to 1 week.

Serving Suggestions and Substitutions

The oat flour chocolate cookies can be served as part of a snack as the main source of carbohydrates. For a complete meal, serve them with fruit and a source of protein and healthy fats.
Ex 1: Cookies, fruit, cheese + water
Ex 2: Cookies, fruit, yogurt, chia seeds + water

Frequently Asked Questions

Does oat flour bake well?

Yes, but as oat flour is naturally gluten free the dough is not as elastic. But for these cookies, adding the right amount of oat flour until the dough doesn’t stick to your hands will ensure perfectly crunchy cookies and the dough will be easily moldable.

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