Valentine's Day Oatmeal Cookies

Celebrate Valentine's Day with these beautiful pink Valentine's Day Oatmeal Cookies! These oatmeal cookies are completely plant-based - a healthy and delicious treat.

Author:

Elizabeth | At Elizabeth's Table

Serves:

20

Prep:

15

minutes

Cook:

10

minutes

TOtal:

25

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Rolled Oats
  • 3/4 Cup + 2 Tablespoons Oat Flour
  • 2 Teaspoons Beetroot Powder (optional) **for purple cookies, use maqui powder instead
  • 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 Cup Unsweetened Applesauce
  • 1/3 Cup Neutral Nut Butter (like almond or cashew)
  • 1/4 Cup Maple Syrup
  • 2 Tablespoons Non-Dairy Milk (if not using beetroot powder, omit the milk)
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
  • 1/2 Cup Vegan Chocolate Chips (I used UnReal candies for color)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl mix the rolled oats, oat flour, beetroot powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl mix the applesauce, nut butter, maple syrup, non-dairy milk, and vanilla.
  4. Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and mix thoroughly.
  5. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  6. Scoop into 2-tablespoon portions and arrange on the cookie sheet. Use a wet hand to gently press the cookies flat.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Let cool. Serve and enjoy!