Vegan Oatmeal Cookies with Chocolate Chips
Our gluten-free & vegan oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips are so easy and healthy! Chewy and crumbly with a hint of peanut butter, no sugar or oil needed.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups oat flour*
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 3 tbsp almond milk
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup vegan dark chocolate chips
For the aquafaba
- 1 can chickpea liquid**
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 345 °F (175 °C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the chickpea liquid into a glass bowl and mix with a hand mixer for 5-7 minutes to obtain a stiff foam.
- In a food processor, add the oat flour, peanut butter, maple syrup, lemon juice, almond milk, baking powder and baking soda. Process to obtain a sticky batter.
- Transfer into a medium bowl and add the aquafaba on top.
- Using a spatula, gently mix everything to incorporate the aquafaba without destroying its texture.
- Finally, add the chocolate chips and mix to incorporate.
- Scoop the dough onto the baking sheet and press to obtain cookie shapes. Bake for 15 minutes, until slightly brown and cross.
- Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.
Notes
- *You can make your own oat flour by processing rolled oats in a blender.
- **Reserve the chickpeas for an upcoming recipe and use the brine for these cookies.
- For a sugar-free version, you can use some date paste instead of maple syrup.
Nutrition
Calories: 260kcal