Milk Thistle Soft-Baked Oat Cookies
The sun rises, casting a gentle glow, and there's a cozy mug of coffee nearby, accompanied by some baked treats...
These oat cookies are perfect for those leisurely mornings: wholesome, lightly spiced, and great for dipping!
Milk thistle adds a hint of earthiness, while oats provide a comforting familiarity. They’re soft, not crunchy, and designed to be tender and soothing.
These cookies are ideal for easing into the day 😌
Milk Thistle Oat Cookies
⏱ Time
Prep: 10 minutes
Baking: 12–15 minutes
Total: about 25 minutes
Yield: 10–12 soft cookies
Ingredients
• 1 ½ cups rolled oats
• ½ cup erythritol
• 2 tablespoons ground milk thistle seeds
• ⅓ cup natural tofu, well mashed
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger or nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• Pinch of salt
• 1–2 tablespoons plant milk, if needed
• Optionally: goji berries/seeds/nuts
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
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In a bowl, combine oats, erythritol, ground milk thistle, spices, baking powder, and salt (optionally: your favourite add-ins, like dried fruit, nuts, etc.).
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Add the mashed tofu. Mix gently; the texture should stay rustic, not smooth.
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If the mixture feels too dry, add plant milk one tablespoon at a time until slightly sticky.
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Scoop portions and flatten lightly with your fingers.
These cookies won’t spread much. -
Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers remain soft.
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Let cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring; they set as they rest.
Notes
• These are soft-baked cookies, not crunchy. However, if you want a crunchier version, flatten the cookies thinner before baking and extend the bake time by 3-5 minutes. You can also reduce the tofu slightly (by about 2 tablespoons) and skip the plant milk for a somewhat less moist result.
• Those cookies are perfect for dipping in coffee or herbal tea.
• Erythritol is less hygroscopic than sugar, so the cookies will be less sticky and may taste slightly cooler and less sweet than classic oatmeal cookies
• Store fully cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature; the texture stays soft but becomes a little denser as the oats hydrate
Nutrition (per 1 cookie, approx.)
Calories: ~70 kcal
Carbohydrates: ~11 g
Protein: ~3.5 g
Fat: ~1.2 g
Fiber: ~2 g
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