Healthy oatmeal and chocolate cookies

Sugar-free oatmeal and chocolate cookies are a delicious and nutritious option for breakfast or as a snack. In this recipe, we show you how to make them easily and using natural ingredients.

Ingredients (for 12-15 cookies)

• 150 g of oat flakes
• 100 g of whole wheat flour (can be wheat or spelt)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 egg
• 1 ripe banana or 50 ml of date syrup
• 40 ml of coconut or light olive oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 60g unsweetened dark chocolate, chopped

Step by step preparation

The recipe for oatmeal and chocolate cookies consists of three steps:

1. Prepare the dough

• In a large bowl, mix the oat flakes, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
• In another bowl, mash the banana into a puree or mix the date syrup with the egg, coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Beat well until combined.
• Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until a smooth dough forms. Add the chopped chocolate and mix well. Form the cookies.

2. Form the cookies

• Preheat the oven to 180°C.
• Lightly grease a baking sheet or use parchment paper if you prefer.
• Using a spoon, place portions of dough onto the tray and shape them into cookies with your fingers.

3. Bake 

• Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are golden.
• Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack until crispy.

Tips for perfect oatmeal and chocolate cookies

Here are three simple tricks to make perfect cookies without being an expert:

✔️ Don't flatten the dough too much so that the cookies retain their fluffy texture inside.
✔️ Add nuts like almonds or walnuts for extra flavor and texture.
✔️ Use a quality baking sheet for even baking without the cookies sticking.

A good option is the Castey non-stick trays, designed to distribute heat evenly and achieve perfect baking for a low-fat diet.

Time to bake and enjoy! 🍪