Vegan oat cookies

Makes 20 cookies

Ingredients

• 2 tbs flax seeds
• 3 tbs water
• 1/4 (60g) cup coconut oil
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup coconut sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon bicarb soda
• 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• Pinch of sea salt
• 1 cup oats
• 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
• 1/2 cup brown rice flour

For a full batch of…

Oat sultana: add 3/4 cup sultanas to the mix

Oat chocolate: add 3/4 cup vegan choc chips or cacao nibs

Oat banana: slice 1 small banana into 20 pieces to add to top
Oat apricot & almond slivers

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180C and line a large tray with baking paper.

2. In a small bowl combine the flax seeds with the water and whisk to combine. Set aside to gel for 10 minutes.

3. In a large mixing bowl whisk together the coconut oil and peanut butter. Then mix in the flax seed gel. Next add in the coconut sugar, vanilla, bicarb soda, baking powder and a pinch of sea salt. Stir well to combine.

4. Pour in the oats, coconut and brown rice flour and stir together.

5. Finally add in the sultanas or choc chips. You may need to use your hands to knead the mixture together.

6. Form tablespoon sized balls and place them on the baking tray before gently pressing them down with the back of a fork. If making Oat Banana press small pieces into the top of the cookie at this stage.

7. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes until golden. Allow to cool completely on the tray before enjoying with a cuppa.