Vegan Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup oats ((rolled or quick))
• 1 Tbsp whole flax seeds
• 1/4 cup peanut butter (or nut/seed butter of choice)
• 2 Tbsp maple syrup
• 2 1/2 Tbsp water
• 1/8 tsp baking soda ((optional))
• Dairy-free chocolate chips
• Vegan white chocolate
• Slivered almonds
• Shredded coconut
• Raisins
• Freeze-dried strawberries
• Nuts/seeds (of choice)

Instructions

1. 1

   You can watch the video in the post for visual instructions.First, combine the oats and flax seeds in an electric coffee or spice grinder (or a small blender) and process until floury.

2. 2

   Transfer them to a medium mixing bowl with the remaining ingredients and use a spatula, then your hands, to stir/mix the dough until smooth.If the dough is too dry, add more water, one teaspoon at a time.

3. 3

   Divide the dough into 9 small balls, flatten them into cookie shapes, and transfer them to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. At the same time, preheat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C).

4. 4

   Spread your toppings of choice over the cookies, then transfer the tray to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden brown around the edges. Leave them to cool for a short while, then enjoy!