I have come to realize that some people that come into our lives do so
at just the right time. Sometimes it's when you need them or maybe they need you,
either way I think fate has a way of working it out. This recipe is for
one of those people that came into my life and has definitely made my
life better. I have met a great group of women that surround her and my
life is forever enriched.
She has a little boy that does not love the texture of almond flour but can have oats, and can't have dairy, sugar and gluten. This recipe should solve all his "can't have and can have" and still supply him with a treat that taste so good his brothers, that can eat anything, will love it too. The best part is it takes only minutes to make and no "special" ingredients are required.
First off oats are gluten free but when processed can be cross contaminated with other grains making them contain trace amounts of gluten if processed in the same factory as wheat. For most of us this is not an issue unless you have Celiac disease. In this case you can purchase certified gluten free oats. Second coconut oil is a healthy fat and is great for baking with as it can withstand heat without going rancid.
Connor I hope you enjoy these cookies. Michelle, thanks for all your support.
Oat Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
adapted from Chocolate-Covered Katie
makes a very small batch (10 or 11 cookies)
1 1/2 cups whole oats (not instant, not steel cut) - blend them into a flour in a food processor or I use the Vita-Mix flour attachment
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 tbsp coconut oil - warmed slightly
4 tbsp real maple syrup
2 tbsp milk (non dairy or dairy, coconut milk, almond milk etc.)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup gluten free, allergy free chocolate chips or raisins if you want to leave chocolate out
Blend oats to a flour and place the flour in a medium mixing bowl and add baking soda, salt and cinnamon. In a small measuring cup add the oil, maple syrup and milk and vanilla; stir to combine. Blend the wet ingredients with the oat mixture and stir in chocolate chips.
Roll into small balls or use a small ice cream scoop and place the dough on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees F for 7 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly browned.
She has a little boy that does not love the texture of almond flour but can have oats, and can't have dairy, sugar and gluten. This recipe should solve all his "can't have and can have" and still supply him with a treat that taste so good his brothers, that can eat anything, will love it too. The best part is it takes only minutes to make and no "special" ingredients are required.
First off oats are gluten free but when processed can be cross contaminated with other grains making them contain trace amounts of gluten if processed in the same factory as wheat. For most of us this is not an issue unless you have Celiac disease. In this case you can purchase certified gluten free oats. Second coconut oil is a healthy fat and is great for baking with as it can withstand heat without going rancid.
Connor I hope you enjoy these cookies. Michelle, thanks for all your support.
Oat Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
adapted from Chocolate-Covered Katie
makes a very small batch (10 or 11 cookies)
1 1/2 cups whole oats (not instant, not steel cut) - blend them into a flour in a food processor or I use the Vita-Mix flour attachment
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 tbsp coconut oil - warmed slightly
4 tbsp real maple syrup
2 tbsp milk (non dairy or dairy, coconut milk, almond milk etc.)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup gluten free, allergy free chocolate chips or raisins if you want to leave chocolate out
Blend oats to a flour and place the flour in a medium mixing bowl and add baking soda, salt and cinnamon. In a small measuring cup add the oil, maple syrup and milk and vanilla; stir to combine. Blend the wet ingredients with the oat mixture and stir in chocolate chips.
Roll into small balls or use a small ice cream scoop and place the dough on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees F for 7 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly browned.
Where did you purchase the oat flour? Been looking for it.
ReplyDeleteI didn't buy oat flour. I made it using whole oats, blended in a vita-mix or food processor. You can however buy oat flour at Community, Amaranth and Planet Organic.
ReplyDeleteHow are oats paleo? They are still a grain and should be avoided. Why not use coconut flour here instead?
ReplyDeleteMy Paleo Life: No oats are not Paleo. I have indicated in previous posts that I do not follow a strict Paleo diet, however I am still gluten free. If you do not eat oats then feel free to try coconut flour. Let us know how that works out. I cannot have coconut flour at the moment but I am sure others would like to know.
ReplyDeleteI have some oat flour at home. How much flour does the 1.5 cups of whole oats make so I know how much to use? Thanks!! Can't wait to try this recipe. Looks great!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to blend some oats right now. If I remember to come back, I will answer your question, unless you have already figured it out. Have nice day.
ReplyDeleteIt comes out to about 1 1/4 cups. I used the food processor, so it comes out a bit coarser than fine flour from the store or with the vitamix.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day.
Tina