These chocolate oat cookies are definitely one of my favourites. They take 5 minutes to prepare, using just a bowl and a spoon. They make a fantastic lunch box treat for the kids. I always pack extras for them to give to their friends.
Ingredients:
1 egg
1/2 cup (125 ml) rice bran oil
1/2 cup (150 g) honey
1/4 cup (60 ml) water
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1/2 cup (50 g) desiccated coconut
1/2 cup (50 g) rolled oats
1 1/4 cups (200 g) wholemeal (whole wheat) self-raising flour
1/3 cup (45 g) finely chopped 70% dark chocolate
Preheat oven to 160°C (315°F) fan-forced.
Mix the egg and oil together. Add honey and water, and mix until dissolved. Add cocoa powder.
Stir in the coconut, rolled oats and flour until combined, and then add the chopped chocolate.
Leave mixture to stand for 5 minutes to become less sticky, then roll into small balls and flatten between the palms of your hands. Line tray with baking paper, then place the cookies on the tray.
Bake for 20 minutes.
Remove from oven and place cookies on a cake rack to cool.
Makes 18
Thanks to YMC Foodie of the Week, Emily Rose, for sharing this healthy cookie recipe.
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