Heart-Healthy Vegan Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
These delightful Heart-Healthy Vegan Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies are a guilt-free indulgence that caters to both flavor and health. Originating from The Vegetarian Times magazine, this recipe is a true gem for anyone, especially those conscious of their heart health. With a perfect balance of wholesome ingredients and the rich taste of chocolate, these cookies are crafted without butter or eggs, making them suitable for plant-based diets. Packed with the goodness of walnuts and oats, they provide essential omega fatty acids and fiber. These cookies are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while keeping your cholesterol in check. Just remember, for the best results, allow the dough to cool before mixing in the chocolate chips to maintain their delightful shape. Enjoy these cookies as a delicious dessert or a healthy snack any time of the day!
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Servings
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Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
canola oil
3 tablespoons (none)
walnuts
2 cups (ground into a fine meal)
light brown sugar
1 cup (none)
vanilla extract
2 teaspoons (none)
oat flour
1 1/2 cups (none)
baking soda
1 teaspoon (none)
salt
1 teaspoon (none)
ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon (none)
rolled oats
2 cups (none)
semisweet vegan chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups (none (or reduce to 3/4 cup for fewer calories))
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare two baking sheets by coating them with cooking spray or lining them with parchment paper.
2
In a food processor, blend the walnuts for about 30 seconds or until they form a fine meal. Add the canola oil and blend for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, scraping down the sides of the processor occasionally, until the mixture resembles natural peanut butter.
3
In a small saucepan, whisk together the light brown sugar and ½ cup of water. Bring this mixture to a boil, then pour it over the walnut butter in the bowl. Add the vanilla extract and stir until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
4
In a separate bowl, combine the oat flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Gradually stir this dry mixture into the walnut mixture, mixing until well combined. Allow the dough to cool for about 10 minutes.
5
Once the dough has cooled, fold in the rolled oats and the semisweet vegan chocolate chips. Be sure to mix gently to avoid melting the chips.
6
Using your hands, shape the cookie dough into 2-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten each cookie with the bottom of a drinking glass, dipped in water to prevent sticking.
7
Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until the cookies are just beginning to brown and tops appear dry. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 3 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Heart-Healthy Vegan Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies?
These are a guilt-free, plant-based indulgence crafted without butter or eggs, featuring walnuts and oats for a heart-healthy profile.
Is this recipe suitable for a vegan diet?
Yes, these cookies are entirely vegan and plant-based, using no animal products.
Why are these cookies considered heart-healthy?
They are heart-healthy because they use walnuts and oats, which provide essential omega fatty acids and fiber, and they contain no butter or cholesterol.
What is the origin of this recipe?
This recipe originated from The Vegetarian Times magazine.
Does this recipe use butter or eggs?
No, these cookies are crafted without any butter or eggs.
What kind of flour is used in these cookies?
This recipe specifically uses oat flour.
How many ingredients are required for this recipe?
There are 10 main ingredients in this recipe.
What are the main ingredients?
The main ingredients include canola oil, walnuts, light brown sugar, vanilla extract, oat flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, rolled oats, and semisweet vegan chocolate chips.
How do I prepare the walnuts for the dough?
Blend the walnuts in a food processor for 30 seconds until they form a fine meal, then add canola oil and blend for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture looks like peanut butter.
What is the purpose of boiling the brown sugar and water?
Boiling the brown sugar and 1/2 cup of water creates a syrup that is mixed with the walnut butter for a smooth, lump-free consistency.
At what temperature should the oven be preheated?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C).
How long should I bake the cookies?
Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes.
How do I know when the cookies are finished baking?
The cookies are done when they just begin to brown and the tops appear dry.
Why must the dough cool before adding chocolate chips?
The dough should cool for about 10 minutes to prevent the chocolate chips from melting and to help them maintain their shape.
What size should I shape the cookie dough into?
Shape the dough into 2-inch balls.
How do I flatten the cookies without the dough sticking?
Flatten each cookie with the bottom of a drinking glass that has been dipped in water to prevent sticking.
Can I reduce the calories in this recipe?
Yes, you can reduce the amount of semisweet vegan chocolate chips from 1 1/2 cups to 3/4 cup for fewer calories.
How much cinnamon is in the recipe?
The recipe calls for 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
What type of oats should be used?
The recipe calls for rolled oats.
How long should the cookies cool on the baking sheet?
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Is there vanilla in this recipe?
Yes, the recipe uses 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
How many walnuts are needed?
You will need 2 cups of walnuts.
Is salt included in the ingredients?
Yes, the recipe includes 1 teaspoon of salt.
Can I eat these as a snack?
Yes, these cookies are perfect as a delicious dessert or a healthy snack at any time of the day.
What role does canola oil play in the recipe?
Canola oil is blended with the walnuts to create a natural nut butter base for the cookies.
Do these cookies help with cholesterol?
Yes, they are designed to help keep your cholesterol in check as they are cholesterol-free.
How far apart should I place the cookies on the baking sheet?
Place the dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Are these cookies high in fiber?
Yes, they are packed with fiber from both the oat flour and the rolled oats.
What should I use to prepare the baking sheets?
You can use cooking spray or line the sheets with parchment paper.
What type of chocolate chips should I buy?
You should use semisweet vegan chocolate chips to keep the recipe plant-based.