These are a yummy lunch box treat – they are not sugar free , but a healthier option than bought cookies, plus they are fun for the kids to make – helping them gain confidence in the kitchen, a skill they will be grateful for in later years.
2 cups of rolled oats
1 cup flaked coconut , or desiccated
3 Tbs of coconut oil – melted ( of butter if you like)
2 Tbs of rice malt syrup or maple syrup (optional, add more coconut oil or butter if you it leave out)
1 Extra Large Egg, or 2 small ones
1 Tbs of Chia seeds (optional)
100g dark chocolate chips
Heat oven to Moderate (160 C) , Combine all ingredients in a bowl, except the chocolate. Mix well and squish it around, then let it sit for 5 mins whilst you get the baking trays lined and ready. Then add chocolate to the mix. Using your hands – form little balls, you need to be firm with the mixture to get it to stick together, then gently shape and flatten in your hands and place onto the baking tray. This mix will make about 12-14 , and will take around 20 mins to cook. Keep an eye on them, they change colour quickly. Allow to cool before taking off the tray.
The mixture can vary according to how starchy your Oats are. The chia seeds help it to bind, but they need 5 mins to swell.
