Anyone who knows my husband knows that he loves to bake and makes deliciously naughty desserts. And anyone who knows me knows that I have an insane weakness for cookies. ANY type of cookie. Every now and then there is nothing wrong with indulging in sweets but baking was becoming an every week thing. So I decided now is the time that we start looking into slightly healthier options. For this recipe we took out butter from the recipe completely and added oats for less flour and sugar. Like I said, this is an intro into healthy desserts so it's not completely guilt- free but one step at a time right? These cookies might quickly become a new favorite. For me the hard part was to not eat all the dough and actually bake the cookies. These really are so good. Hope you enjoy!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups Old Fashioned Oats
- 2 cups All Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2/3 cup of Canola Oil (use a little more if dough seems too dry)
- 2 large Eggs
- 4 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- Semi- Sweet Chocolate Chips (however much chocolate you want!)
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
2. Mix together the oatmeal, flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
3. Beat until the dough is moist and all the ingredients are combined. Mix in the chocolate chips or whatever topping you chose!
4. Using your hands, clump together a tablespoon of dough and squeeze the dough into a ball. Place on prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden.
6. Eat and enjoy while they are still warm!
Enjoy!
Can't you just see the gooey goodness?!
What are some ways you make your desserts healthier?
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