I love this oatmeal chocolate chip cookie because its portable, stupid SIMPLE to make, yummy, not too sugary, has some great healthy fats without being an inflammatory cream cheese bomb, gives me protein to keep me satiated and amino acids via the collagen to help repair my muscles from the day’s workout.
1tspVanilla (if you are using a non-flavored Oatmeal)
*(1-2 TBSP water, if needed)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine Oatmeal, Collagen, Almond Flour, Pink Himalayan Salt, and Baking Soda. Stir in egg and butter. Fold in chocolate chips.
Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop dough onto prepared baking sheet about 1.5 inches apart.
Bake for 8-10 minutes until cookies just begin to turn golden brown on the edges. They may look underdone, but that’s just because they’re made with collagen and almond flour.
Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes on baking sheet before serving them or stuffing them in your own face. Makes about 12 cookies.
Notes
Oatmeal varies in texture and nutritional impact. If you are trying to keep this a ‘healthier’ cookie, I’d avoid highly process ‘quick oats’ or those with LOT of sugary additives. If you can find a PROTEIN, low CARB, high fiber, low SUGAR oatmeal like the two packets I used in this recipe from Optavia, it will save you’ll be able to have your cookie and your daisy dukes too.
The same is true with your choice of Chocolate Chips. I prefer Lily’s Dark Chocolate chips because they use Stevia as the sweetener and tastes just like a normal chocolate chip!
If you want a more dense cookie, skip the water. If you are say, keto, and want a more ‘buttery cookie’, add an additional TBSP of Grassfed butter.
You can also add a few chopped up dried cherries for a little extra sweetness that won’t cause you to need a nap after.