Hearty Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
My favorite part about this recipe is that I can eat 2 of these cookies before a long run and feel like a million bucks. While it might be slightly embarrassing to admit that, I have done it more than once with great success. Now I am not saying that you should abandon your pre-workout tradition of something much healthier but if you feel like taking a walk on the wild-side, and you want some dairy free carbs- you won't be disappointed. Also, these are a favorite late night treat with a glass of almond milk and The Office playing in the background and a great plate of goodies to drop off at the neighbors.
Hearty Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingreidents
1/2 cup coconut oil
1 cup brown sugar (you can reduce to 3/4)
2 eggs (at room temperature)
1 Tablespoon real vanilla extract
1 3/4 cup flour (you can sub half for whole wheat if desired)
1/2 teaspoon salt (I use redmond real salt)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup old fashioned oats
3/4 cup quick oats
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips (you can use vegan if desired, I use regular)
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375 and line a baking sheet with a silpat mat or spray.
2. In a mixing bowl beat the coconut oil and brown sugar (I use my Kitchen Aide). Beat for about 2 minutes, until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs and beat until fluffy. Add vanilla and mix to combine.
3. In a separate bowl combine flour, soda, salt, baking powder and cinnamon with a wire whisk, mix well.
4. Slowly combine the flour mixture into the coconut oil mixture until flour is incorporated. With a wooden spoon mix in the oats and chocolate chips. Be careful not to over mix.
5. Roll cookies into 2 dozen (1 at a time) equal size balls and place on lined baking sheet. Bake cookies for 9-10 minutes. I like mine more chewy and my husband likes them more crunchy so I typically (in my oven) bake 1 dozen for 9 minutes 30 seconds (chewy) and then the second batch for 10 minutes 30 seconds (more crunchy but not dry).
Enjoy! Be sure to tag me on Instagram if you make them and love them.