Is there any better for breakfast or snack than an oatmeal cookie? Let’s just make it a bit more chocolaty!
What do we get when we combine the chewy texture of oatmeal with the rich flavor of chocolate? Chocolate oatmeal cookies, of course! These delicious treats have been a favorite dessert for generations, and they continue to be a beloved snack today.
When were chocolate oatmeal cookies first created?
The exact origins of chocolate oatmeal cookies are unclear, but oatmeal cookies in general have been around since the 1800s. Recipes for oatmeal cookies began to appear in cookbooks in the late 1800s, and by the early 1900s, they had become a popular snack in the United States. Chocolate oatmeal cookies likely originated shortly thereafter, as chocolate chips were invented in the 1930s.
What are the health benefits of chocolate oatmeal cookies?
While chocolate oatmeal cookies are undoubtedly a sweet treat, they can also be a healthy snack. Oatmeal is a great source of fiber and protein, and it can help lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease. Dark chocolate, in moderation, is also good for you—it contains antioxidants that can help protect your cells from damage. If you’re looking for a healthier version of chocolate oatmeal cookies, you can make them with sugar-free chocolate chips and sweeten them with natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup.
Do any famous people like chocolate oatmeal cookies?
In fact, there are many famous people who have professed their love for chocolate oatmeal cookies. One such person is former First Lady Michelle Obama, who included a recipe for her own version of the cookies in her book “American Grown.” According to Obama, her family loves the cookies because they’re not too sweet and have a nice texture thanks to the oatmeal.
Another famous fan of chocolate oatmeal cookies is the actress Reese Witherspoon. Witherspoon shared her favorite recipe for the cookies on her lifestyle website, Draper James, and encouraged her readers to make them for any occasion.
Chocolate oatmeal cookies may have started as a humble snack in the late 1800s, but they’ve since become a beloved dessert and comfort food around the world. Whether you prefer them with nuts, fruit, or just chocolate chips, there’s no denying the appeal of these chewy, chocolatey treats. And with sugar-free and healthy variations available, you can indulge in them without the guilt.
Ingredients
- 3 teaspoons / 60g Butter (room temperature)
- 16 oz / 500g Quick oats (ground)
- 2 medium / 300g Bananas
- 2 medium / 300g Apples
- Some dried fruit (raisins, apricot, blueberries)
- 3 medium / 150g Eggs
- 1 teaspoon / 3.5g Baking powder
- 4 teaspoons / 30g Cocoa powder (unsweetened)
How to make Chocolate oatmeal cookies
- Grind the oat and pour it into a big bowl. It’s an optional step skip it for a more oatly experience.
- Squash the bananas, grate the apples, cut up whichever dried fruit we chose to use and put them into the bowl with the eggs, baking powder and the cocoa powder.
- Cut the butter into slices mix and dough the whole paste until even and smooth.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking tray. Flatten them slightly.
- Place them into a 356°F / 180°C preheated oven and bake them for about 15 minutes.
Enjoy!
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F.A.Q.
Can quick cooking oats be used in cookies?
Yes, quick oats and old fashioned rolled oats are interchangeable in most recipes. I oat cookies the old fashioned rolled oats will may be a bit more chewy but other than that there will not be much difference.
Why do cookies get hard after they cool?
Cookies get hard because they dry out. We can deal with it by placing the cookies into an airtight container and slow the process down. Unfortunately, we can’t stop evaporation and keeping it close to the cookies sooner or later mold will appear and devour the cookies. Keeping them in the fridge helps.
Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Butter room temperature
- 16 oz Quick oats ground
- 2 medium Bananas
- 2 medium Apples
- Some dried fruit raisins, apricot, blueberries
- 3 medium Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 4 teaspoons Cocoa powder unsweetened
Instructions
- Grind the oat and pour it into a big bowl. It’s an optional step skip it for a more oatly experience.
- Squash the bananas, grate the apples, cut up whichever dried fruit we chose to use and put them into the bowl with the eggs, baking powder and the cocoa powder.
- Cut the butter into slices mix and dough the whole paste until even and smooth.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking tray. Flatten them slightly.
- Place them into a 356°F / 180°C preheated oven and bake them for about 15 minutes.
Notes
Nutrition
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I really love my morning since I have a jar full of these cookies around!
These look so good as they taste!
It’s surprisingly tasty given that no sugar has been added!
Nice looking and tasty! Excellent office snack!
Mornings are easier to love when there are cookies that soften the hardship of reality.
They do indeed! Thanks!
Natural ingredients make wonders too!
Make a batch for the boss and get ready for a promotion! 🙂