There is nothing better in the fall season than a homemade dessert. But the proposal sounds even more temptress because it is a recipe that does not contain eggs, sugar, dairy products or oil. An authentic delight which people with different intolerances can enjoy, without worrying about their dietary restrictions.
You only need three ingredients that you probably already have in your home. The recipe, proposed by Jennifer Lee in the recipe blog Kirby’s Cravings offers a healthy alternative to cookies pumpkintypical for this season.
But in addition to having few ingredients, this recipe is also quick and easy to make: it is prepared in just half an hour and the flavor does not disappoint. The cookies are soft and chewy, similar to baked oatmeal but shaped like cookie. They are lightly sweetened, as they are designed to be healthier.
The recipe has three ingredients that you probably already have in some cupboard in your kitchen, especially during this season: oats, pumpkin and honey. According to Jennifer, the pumpkin will give them an irresistible flavor that we enjoy especially in autumn. Specifies that the puree can be canned or homemade (you just need to cut and roast the pumpkin and then puree it until it obtains a puree consistency).
On the other hand, oatmeal has to be instant. Is important that it be of this type, since it compacts better and cooks faster than the traditional oatmeal or in flakes. Instant oats are traditional oats cut into smaller, finer pieces.
Finally, the honey serves to slightly sweeten the cookies. Jennifer explains that other liquid sweeteners can also be used, but it is important be careful when adjusting the quantity. For example, in the case of maple syrup, you need to add more to achieve the same level of sweetness and also adjust the brewing time. baked.
The most part comes fun: get the cookie mix. To do this, the expert recommends mixing the pumpkin and honey first. Then add the oats and stir the mixture until they are fully integrated. At this step, it is important to decide whether to add sugar or another sweetener, testing and adjusting the measurements to your own taste. This is also the time to add additional ingredients (walnuts, chocolate chips) or spices (ginger or cinnamon).
With a cookie spoon of size 1.5, the mixture is collected to form small balls of the dough. Then, they are placed on the previously prepared baking tray. The next step is to flatten the cookies: can be done either with the palm of your hand or with the back of a metal spoon. There should be round, thick discs of approximately 7-8 millimeters in diameter. thickness. Finally, the cookies are left in the oven at 180 degrees for about 15-20 minutes or until they are ready.
Jennifer leaves some little tips at the end of your recipe. For example, suggest blending rolled oats if you don’t have instant oats, until you get the same consistency. He also recommends adding some spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg to enrich the flavor of the recipe. Finally, please note that although the size of the cookies may vary, it is important to keep in mind that this could change the cooking time.
This simple recipe offers a healthy and comforting dessert to enjoy from the couch at home with your favorite movie or series. Immerse yourself in the autumn atmosphere during this last month of the season.
