We made this recipe a few weeks ago. It was a big hit on my Insta and everyone wanted to know the recipe – finally I was just able to write it up!
So these cookies are gluten free, because of the oat flour and of course the rest of the ingredients are gluten free too. The texture of the oat flour gives an extra bit of crunchiness to the cookies which I really liked about them. So they are less gooey, more crunchy and probably I should call them biscuits – but they are not as dry! Somewhere in between.
The benefits of oat flour are great. Whole grain oats used for oat flour are very nutritious. Not only are oats an excellent source of dietary fibre, they also reduce serum cholesterol levels in the body. Oats are higher in protein and healthy fats, and lower in carbohydrates than most other whole grains. So, perfect for my picky eaters to get some extra goodies in.
As for the benefits of the tahini: it contains more protein than milk and most nuts. It’s a rich source of B vitamins that boost energy and brain function, vitamin E, which is protective against heart disease and stroke, and important minerals, such as magnesium, iron and calcium.
And of course lot of dark chocolate chunks to hide all these healthy benefits.
Super easy to prepare, like any cookies, even the kids can help:
And here’s the recipe too. Enjoy.
A great alternative to any nut butter cookies, but it's also gluten free.
- 200 gram oat flour
- 70 gram tahini
- 1 large egg
- 65 gram soft brown or demerara sugar
- 100 gram dark chocolate chips or chunks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 120 g salted butter softened and cubed
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Preheat oven to 180 Celsius and line a baking sheet with grease paper.
Place all the ingredients into the same large mixing bowl and combine.
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Make little balls with the dough using your clean hands and place them on the baking sheet. squash them down with a fork so they are cookie shaped.
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Bake them on 180 Celsius for about 20-25 minutes. Enjoy.
Comments
These sound yummy! I have to eat gluten free, so might give these a try.
Mmmm these look nice. And so easy to do too. Must give them a go!
I love anything with oats in it so these look tasty and that bit healthier x
I don’t think I’d even heard of tahini before. These look delicious though.
These look super yummy. Thanks so much for sharing your recipe, I must try making these with the kids.
I will have to bookmark this for some school holiday baking. They sound delicious.
These look yummy! I love that they are gluten free, I can make them when my friend visits.
This looks nice and simple to put together but so delicious! Perfect for a weekend treat!
oh my goodness those look so nice and tasty and a massive plus for them being gluten free as well kind regards Pati Robins