Many people are looking to improve their health by eliminating wheat, corn, and/or dairy from their diets. I have been experimenting with recipes that are free of wheat, corn, and dairy for several years. I've created "Ideal Ingredients" to share not only what I have learned, but also to share a delicious and healthy way of eating!

Special Note: If you are also avoiding eggs, you may substitute the following for 1 egg in my baked goods recipes.
1 egg = 1/3 cup applesauce OR 1/4 cup mashed banana OR 1 T ground flaxseed + 3 T water

Friday, March 1, 2013

Chocolate Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies

These are the easiest cookies you'll ever make. The recipe has been around forever but I have adapted it to be dairy-free and have less sugar. My kids beg for these cookies. There is something wholesome and sweet and good about these little nuggets. They are so addictive!

Ingredients
1 cup sugar
5 T cocoa powder
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup almond milk
1/2 t pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup organic peanut butter (only peanuts and salt)
3 cups whole oats

Directions
In a saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa powder, coconut oil, and almond milk. Bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes. Immediately add oats and remove from heat. Mix in vanilla and peanut butter.

Line two cookie sheets with wax paper. Drop cookie batter by tablespoonful on to cookie sheets. Chill until firm. Store in a covered container in refrigerator or freezer (which is where I like to keep them!)

Makes 2 dozen cookies.
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  1. UnknownMay 25, 2013 at 6:32 AM

    These are a hit for anyone even if (s)he doesn't need to avoid wheat. I love keeping them in the freezer.

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