Description
A versatile and comforting dessert recipe utilizing oat flour for a lighter yet satisfying treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups oat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup softened butter (or coconut oil)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 eggs (or flax eggs)
- 1 cup mix-ins (chopped dark chocolate, toasted nuts, dried fruit)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan or tray.
- In a bowl, whisk together oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a larger bowl, cream the softened butter with brown sugar until light. Add vanilla and eggs, mixing until combined.
- Fold the dry mix into the wet ingredients just until incorporated. Stir in the mix-ins.
- For cookies: scoop onto a baking sheet and flatten slightly. For bars: press into an 8×8 pan and bake for about 18–22 minutes until golden at the edges.
- Let cool before slicing and serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Toast oat flour briefly for more depth. To enhance flavor, brown the butter before mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: oat flour, desserts, healthier sweets, baking, cookies, bars
