Snacks or after-meal treats don’t need to be bland and tasteless when following a health-conscious eating plan.
These Peanut Butter Oat Cookies from Life in the South include wholesome vegan-friendly ingredients and minimal sugar for a healthier option for work or school lunchboxes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
- 1 cups rolled oats blended into flour
- 1 cup coconut flour
- 1 cup crunchy peanut butter
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ cup coconut oil, melted
- ⅓ cup soy milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups brown sugar
Coconut flour is a rich source of fibre, protein and healthy fats. It is an ideal replacement to refined flour as it does not contain any wheat or grains. It also has a low GI.
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Place the oat flour, coconut flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Whisk together the melted coconut oil, peanut butter, soy milk, vanilla extract, and sugar.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry until you have a smooth batter. Use an ice cream scoop to scoop out the cookies. Add the giant dairy-free chocolate on top, place on a parchment-lined baking tray, and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
- Serve and enjoy!
Rolled oats have a lower glycaemic index than the processed instant variety. This means a sustained release of energy throughout your morning, instead of those horrible blood sugar spikes that leave you tired by mid-morning.
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 12-15 minutes
Serves: 6-8
Recipe by Mariza Ebersohn from Life in the South
Author: Pedro van Gaalen
When he’s not writing about sport or health and fitness, Pedro is probably out training for his next marathon or ultra-marathon. He’s worked as a fitness professional and as a marketing and comms expert. He now combines his passions in his role as managing editor at Fitness magazine.
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