Lisa’s Good for You – Naturally!™ Oatmeal Cookies
Mix:
3/4 c. extra-virgin/raw organic coconut oil (OR 1/4 c. oil AND 1/2 c. real butter, unsalted)
3/4 c. raw unprocessed honey
1 Tbl. blackstrap molasses
1 tsp. real vanilla flavor
Add: 1 beaten egg OR flax seed egg replacement (my eggs come from free-range chickens, of course 🙂
In a separate bowl (or mix together on top of the above, before mixing it IN with the above) – Mix:
3 c. rolled oats (I use organic, and thick cut makes a chewier cookie)
1 c. fresh whole wheat flour (fresh ground, preferably whole wheat pastry flour, but regular is fine too. I use a “white” wheat. You can use Spelt or Kamut instead if you avoid regular wheat.)
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder (non-aluminum, like Rumford’s)
1 tsp. cinnamon
Mix all together.
Optional add-ins: 1/2 cup carob chips OR 1/2 cup raisins (you can soak the raisins first, if you want plumper raisins)
Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes.
Want a low/no fat version? You could try applesauce instead of oil – but it’s been years since I’ve done this, so I don’t remember how they turned out 🙂
UPDATE – NOTE: If your flour is pretty dry/ you are in low humidity, you may need to add 1/4 c. pure water to keep your cookies from being crumbly. Adjust to your situation and climate.
