Spinach Oat Cookies – A Guilt-Free, Delicious Treat

Who says cookies can’t be both healthy and delicious? Whether you’re looking for a quick snack or a fun way to sneak some greens into your day, these spinach oat cookies are the perfect solution. Packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, spinach, and natural sweeteners, they’re vegan, oil-free, and full of goodness.

Baking these cookies is a wonderful way to enjoy something sweet while staying mindful of your nutrition. Spinach may seem like an unusual ingredient for cookies, but trust me, the result is a delightful balance of soft oats and sweetness. Plus, they’re simple to make and sure to impress anyone who tries them. You can add a beautiful finishing touch by decorating them with yogurt icing and lavender. Let’s dive into the recipe! 🌿💚

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Spinach Oat Cookies 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if necessary)
• ½ cup oat flour (you can make this by blending oats into a fine powder)
• 1 ripe banana (mashed)
• ½ cup of erythritol (or any sweetener you want)
• 1 cup fresh spinach (packed)
• ¼ cup maple syrup or agave syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt

For Decoration (optional):

• Coconut yogurt icing (simply mix yogurt with a bit of sweetener or maple syrup for sweetness)
• Edible lavender flowers

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Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Prepare the spinach puree: In a blender or food processor, blend the fresh spinach with 2 tablespoons of water until smooth. It should form a vibrant green puree.

3. Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, oat flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.

4. Mix the wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix the mashed banana, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and spinach puree until well combined.

5. Combine the wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until fully combined. The dough should be sticky but manageable.

6. Shape the cookies: Using a tablespoon, scoop out the dough and place it on the lined baking sheet. Slightly flatten each scoop into a cookie shape.

7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden.

8. Cool on a wire rack before decorating.

9. Decorate: Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle the yogurt icing over them and sprinkle a bit of edible lavender on top for a fragrant and elegant touch.

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These spinach oat cookies are a great way to treat yourself without sacrificing your health goals. Not only are they packed with nutrients, but they also make for a fun and creative treat when decorated with yogurt icing and lavender. Whether you enjoy them fresh or save them for later, they’ll quickly become a favorite in your recipe rotation.

Happy baking! Let me know how your cookies turned out and how you decorated them!💚