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Healthy Oatmeal Bites Recipe

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These Healthy Oatmeal Bites are soft, chewy, and packed with wholesome ingredients like flaxseed meal, oat flour, and natural sweeteners. Perfect as a guilt-free snack or a quick breakfast treat, they are vegan, naturally sweetened, and free of refined sugars. With a hint of cinnamon and the natural chewiness of raisins or dates, these bites are both nutritious and delicious.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp flax seed meal
  • 1/2 cup melted vegan butter or coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup monkfruit sweetener
  • 1 tbsp non-dairy milk (such as almond milk)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 3/4 cup oat flour
  • 2 cup quick oats

Add-ins

  • 1/2 cup raisins or chopped dates

Instructions

  1. Prepare Flax Eggs: In a small bowl, mix 4 tablespoons of flax seed meal with 4 tablespoons of warm water. Stir well and set aside for 2 minutes until a thick paste forms. This acts as an egg substitute.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted vegan butter or coconut oil, unsweetened applesauce, monkfruit sweetener, maple syrup, non-dairy milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Stir well to blend all flavors together.
  3. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Add the flax egg mixture to the wet ingredients and mix. Then, add the oat flour and quick oats. Stir until a thick batter forms, making sure everything is evenly combined.
  4. Fold in Add-ins: Gently fold in the raisins or chopped dates, distributing them evenly throughout the batter to add natural sweetness and texture.
  5. Shape the Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a tablespoon, scoop out batter portions and place them on the prepared sheet. Use your fingers to gently shape each scoop into a round cookie and press down slightly until they are about 1/2 inch thick. This recipe should yield approximately 60 bite-sized cookies.
  6. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the cookies for 7-10 minutes. They should come out soft and chewy, similar in texture to traditional oatmeal bites.
  7. Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy them as a healthy snack or breakfast treat.

Notes

  • For a nut-free version, use coconut oil instead of vegan butter and non-dairy milk alternative that is nut-free.
  • Store the oatmeal bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup or monkfruit sweetener according to taste.
  • Feel free to substitute raisins with chopped dates or other dried fruits of your choice.
  • Oat flour can be made by grinding rolled oats in a food processor if not available store-bought.

Keywords: Healthy snack, oatmeal bites, vegan cookies, gluten-free oats, natural sweeteners, quick snack, chewy cookies, flax eggs

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