These oatmeal chocolate chip cookies will be your favorite new snack from now on. The secret? Peanut butter! I personally absolutely love the combination of peanut butter and chocolate and that's what makes these cookies really great. You only need a few basic ingredients to make these oatmeal chocolate chip cookies and what's more, there is no refined sugar or butter involved. So, healthy and nutritious oatcakes!
Oatmeal chocolate chip cookies
20 minutes
Oatmeal chocolate chip cookies
Why is oatmeal healthy?
Oatmeal is known as a nutritious and healthy breakfast, and this is for several reasons:
- Fiber: Oatmeal is an excellent source of soluble fiber, especially beta-glucan. These fibers help stabilize blood sugar levels, aid digestion and increase feelings of satiety, leaving you nice and full after eating.
- Long-term energy: the complex carbohydrates in oatmeal are digested slowly, gradually releasing glucose into the blood. This provides a long-term and stable supply of energy, unlike the rapid energy spikes and drops caused by simple carbohydrates.
- Nutrients: oatmeal is a good source of important nutrients, such as magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, iron and B vitamins. These nutrients are essential for various body functions, including energy production, bone health and immune system support. Pure gain, in other words!
- Cholesterol lowering: the beta-glucan in oatmeal has been shown to lower LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol), which is beneficial for heart health.
- Antioxidants: Oatmeal contains antioxidants, such as avenanthramides, which have anti-inflammatory properties and can help protect cells from damage.
- Versatile: Oatmeal is versatile and can be customized to suit personal taste preferences. It can be prepared with different types of milk, fruits, nuts and seeds, making it a tasty and nutritious choice for a healthy breakfast or snack.
What you need:
2 eggs
3 tbsp 100% peanut butter
35 agave syrup or honey
125 gr oatmeal
2 tsp cinnamon
pinch of salt
35 gr chocolate chips
1 tsp baking powder
6-8 cakes
What to do:
1
Preheat the oven to 175 degrees and line a baking sheet with baking paper.
2
Mix the oatmeal with the cinnamon, salt and baking powder.
3
In another bowl, mix the eggs with the peanut butter and agave syrup or honey. Then add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix well. Next, spoon the chocolate chips into the batter.
4
Using an ice tong (or regular spoon), scoop 6 equal balls out of the dough and press flat on the baking sheet. Slide into the oven for 10-15 minutes until they turn golden brown. Important: Then let cool completely on the baking sheet. Then they will harden well.
5
Enjoy and don't forget to share your dish in your Instastory with the tag @easyculi!
