Indulging in a freshly baked cookie is like receiving a warm hug on a plate. But what if you could enjoy that cozy feeling guilt-free? Enter vegan oatmeal chocolate chip cookies – a delightful twist on a classic favorite.
These cookies offer the perfect balance of chewy oats and decadent chocolate chips, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
My love affair with these cookies began during a trip to the mountains. After a long day of hiking, we stumbled upon a charming little café nestled in the hills. The aroma of freshly baked cookies wafted through the air, and I couldn’t resist indulging in a vegan oatmeal chocolate chip cookie.
With the first bite, I was hooked. Since then, these cookies have become a staple in my kitchen. What I love most is their perfect combination of wholesome oats and rich, gooey chocolate chips.
Servings: Makes 12 cookies
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips
Equipment/Utensils Required:
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- In another mixing bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and applesauce until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until a thick dough forms.
- Fold in the vegan chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 200
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
Vitamins and Minerals (%DV per serving):
- Vitamin A: 0%
- Vitamin C: 0%
- Calcium: 1%
- Iron: 6%
- Potassium: 2%
Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup coconut oil melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- In another mixing bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and applesauce until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until a thick dough forms.
- Fold in the vegan chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 200
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
Vitamins and Minerals (%DV per serving):
- Vitamin A: 0%
- Vitamin C: 0%
- Calcium: 1%
- Iron: 6%
- Potassium: 2%
