Strawberry Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
These Strawberry Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies combine the hearty texture of old-fashioned oats with the sweet burst of fresh strawberries and rich dark chocolate chips. Gluten-free and naturally sweetened with coconut sugar and maple syrup, they offer a wholesome and delicious treat perfect for snack time or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: 16 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups oats (old-fashioned, gluten-free)
- ¾ cup gluten-free 1-to-1 flour
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- ½ tsp. baking soda
- ½ tsp. salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup coconut oil (melted)
- 1 flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tbsp water)
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Add-ins
- ¾ cup strawberries (finely chopped)
- ½ cup almonds (finely chopped)
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking your cookies perfectly.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free oats, gluten-free flour, coconut sugar, baking soda, and salt until fully blended.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Add melted coconut oil, the flax egg, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the bowl with dry ingredients. Mix by hand for about one minute until all components are fully incorporated and the dough begins to come together.
- Add Strawberries, Nuts, and Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the finely chopped strawberries, almonds, and dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough, being careful not to overmix.
- Scoop Dough: Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, spoon 2-tablespoon sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes or until the edges of the cookies turn a light golden brown.
- Cool and Set: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes. This resting time helps the cookies firm up for the perfect chewy texture.
- Enjoy: Once cooled, enjoy these delicious strawberry chocolate chip oatmeal cookies as a wholesome snack or dessert.
Notes
- A flax egg is made by mixing 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons of water and letting it rest for 5-10 minutes to thicken. It acts as a vegan egg substitute.
- For best results, use fresh, ripe strawberries finely chopped so they blend well into the cookie dough.
- You can substitute almonds with other nuts like walnuts or pecans if preferred.
- Ensure your oats and flour are certified gluten-free to maintain the recipe’s gluten-free status.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
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