Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies [vegan]

Prep Time: 8 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes Total Time : 20 Minutes Cookies: 15

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp coconut oil

1 cup steel cut oats, pulverized (or oat flour)

1 cup steel cut oats, whole

8 pitted medjool dates, soaked

1/2 cup almond butter

1 flax egg

1 tsp baking powder

1/4 cup brown sugar

2 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp apple cider vinegar

1 handful mini dark chocolate chips

1/4 cup plant milk

1 handful chocolate chips, for melting

DIRECTIONS

1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat oven to 350° F.

2. Add 1 cup of oats to a blender and blend on high until it becomes a powder, then transfer to a large mixing bowl.

3. Blend the dates and plant milk on high until you reach a creamy consistency, then transfer to the mixing bowl.

4. For the flax egg: In a small separate bowl, add 1 tbsp ground flax with 3 tbsp cold filtered water and let sit for 5 minutes to thicken, then transfer to the mixing bowl with the rest of the ingredients.

5. Use a hand mixer or whisk to combine all the ingredients until you reach a doughy consistency.

6. Scoop into 1 tbsp dough balls and press into a cookie shape. (The form does not change much after baking). Repeat this until all the cookies are formed.

7. Bake for 12 minutes.

8. For the melted chocolate: Boil water in a small pot and double boil with a glass bowl. Add the handful of chocolate to the double boiler and stir until fully melted.

9. Pour melted chocolate over top or cookies with a spoon (or dip cookies in chocolate) and let cool. Serve with a coffee or a glass of your favorite plant milk and enjoy!!