These chewy Strawberry Oatmeal Cookies are super healthy and easy to make from scratch recipe. They are a perfect, healthy and gluten free snack, suitable for vegans and those who enjoy clean eating.
Ingredients
½ cup vegan buttery spread
½ cup light brown sugar
½ cup of sugar
1 tablespoon flax seed meal
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup gluten free flour blend King Arthur or Namaste works well
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon of sea salt
2 cups certified gluten free whole oats
1 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries
Other ingredients for Decoration
½ cup icing sugar
2 tablespoons water
½ lemon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment.
In a small bowl, make the flax egg by mixing the water and flax meal together and let it sit for 5 minutes until it forms a gel.
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the flax egg and vanilla and continue to mix.
Add the gluten free flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until combined.
Add and stir in the oats. Once combined, gently stir in the strawberries.
Drop rounded tablespoons of the cookie dough onto the baking parchment.
Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Allow cooling fully on the cookie sheet.
If decorating with lemon drizzle, mix together the lemon juice, icing sugar and water. Using a piping bag, pipe lines of lemon drizzle onto the cookies and allow to dry.
Notes
The lemon drizzle goes well with the flavor of the strawberries. Store in an airtight container. Perfect for breakfast or as a treat for the kids. Unbelievably delicious and highly addictive!