I made these cookies especially for the girls (and also for the rest of the family) but particularly as I have been short of time/lazy and buying the girls their special and very $$$ baby friendly cookies from the baby food aisle! The are a firm and crunch cookie, very moreish, and perfect for lunchboxes!
Egg Free Oat Cookies
Print RecipeIngredients
- 1 tbsp chia seeds + 3 tbsp water
- 120 grams butter
- 80 grams coconut sugar
- 130 grams oats
- 130 grams wholemeal self raising flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste/extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Method (THERMOMIX):
Preheat oven to 180 degrees.
Add the chia seeds and water into a small bowl, stir and let it sit for at least 15 minutes (it should form a gel texture).
Add butter and sugar to bowl. Melt 3 minutes/50 degrees/Speed 2.
Add oats, flour, vanilla, salt and chia seed mixture to bowl. Mix 10 seconds/Speed 4.
Roll into teaspoon sized balls and press down with a fork.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until browned.
Method (REGULAR):
Preheat oven to 180 degrees.
Add the chia seeds and water into a small bowl, stir and let it sit for at least 15 minutes (it should form a gel texture).
Place butter and sugar in a medium sized saucepan. Stir on low to medium heat until combined & melted. Remove from the stovetop.
Add oats, flour, vanilla, salt and chia seed mixture to bowl. Mix until well combined.
Roll into teaspoon sized balls and press down with a fork.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until browned.
Notes
*Great for freezing. **Store in an airtight container. ***You can use 1 egg instead of the chia seed + water mixture.