Hello! I’m so excited to share the FIRST! recipe on small eats. I have been dreaming of, planning and working on this blog for a while. It’s so amazing to finally post a great recipe. They way I say hello is with something sweet.
I like making desserts indulgent, but also good for you (makes people feel a little less guilty to eat it). Chia seeds are powerful little seeds that loaded with omega-3s and fiber. Almond butter is also a great and healthier alternative to peanut butter, and you can easily make it yourself. You can find my recipe here.
Enjoy this welcome snack and look forward to more healthy and wholesome eats 🙂
A fun tip for you: use an ice cream scoop for evenly sized cookies. And there’s less mess! I use a 3/4 oz scoop. You can get them at restaurant supply stores or online.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tsbp chia seeds
- 2/3 cup butter, softened
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup almond butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup dark or semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, baking soda, flour, and chia seeds.
In another bowl, combine butter and brown sugar. Beat until creamy. Add almond butter, eggs, and vanilla.
Slowly beat in oat mixture. Stir in chocolate chips.
Place tablespoons of dough onto cookie sheet. Bake 13 minutes. Cool.
Notes
Adapted from Yummy Mummy Kitchen.
Hey there Aimee, was SO GREAT to meet you this past weekend! So, did you bring these to the Potluck?! Out of the dessert spread in the afternoon, I picked out your cookie, not realizing that they were yours… They looked so appetizing, and they were! LOVED the chia seeds!! Can’t wait to see what you’ve got in store for future posts. Keep up the great work!
Thanks Natalie! It was great to meet you at the Potluck too! I did bring these to the Potluck. Thank you! I’m so glad you liked them 🙂
You are probably just checking to see if we are paying attention, but, how much chia did you use in this recipe? I like the idea of a little crunch in there.
Congratulations on your very first post! Looking forward to seeing more of your recipes too! Enjoyed meeting you at The Big Traveling Potluck last weekend! You’re a champion guacamole maker too!