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These almond oat cookies are so delicious! Filled with chocolate chips and vegan and gluten free Jump to Recipe
I posted some deliciously crumbly Whole Wheat Chocolate chip cookies a few weeks back. I have been making a batch every other week and thought of trying out a gf version. So another keeper Chocolate chip cookie recipe came about.
These cookies have Pearl Millet(Bajra) flour and are spiced with ginger and molasses. You can substitute Bajra with any gluten free flour. I have made variation of these cookies a bunch of times with combinations of sorghum, rice, millet and/or nuts.
Millets, like sorghum, are predominantly starchy. The protein content is comparable to that of wheat and maize. Pearl and little millet are higher in fat, while finger millet contains the lowest fat. Millets are also relatively rich in iron and phosphorus. The bran layers of millets are good sources of B-complex vitamins. My millet flour collection has Pearl (Bajra), Finger (Ragi) and Sorghum(Jowar). Some of these grains and flours have a strong acquired taste. I use spices like ginger, cinnamon, allspice, cardamom etc to help mask the taste in cookies and bakes.
This whole week hubbs is on vacation. And so am I :). I wasnt sure about the vacay, so have not planned any guest posts. I might be missing in action for a few. Regular post schedule and social media will be back by next week. I might be able able to sneak in a tricolor post. Lets see. Till then have an amazing week and a fun 4th!
Millet Almond Oat Cookies with Chocolate chips. Gluten-free Vegan Recipe
In a bowl, add everything except the flours. Mix well for 2 minutes until well combined. Let sit for 2 minutes. Mix again for a few seconds.( to help the flax become gel-ish)
Add the flours and mix using spoon or hand to a dry dough.
Add the chocolate chips and mix to distribute.
Chill the dough for 15 minutes in the refrigerator.
Make flat balls and place on parchment lined baking sheet.
Bake in preheated 350 degrees F for 13-14 minutes.
Another amazing Satyamev Jayate Episode. About the use of pesticides in India, and the need for Organic sustainable farming. The problems faced are similar in every country and so are the solutions.
The episode is in Hindi with English subtitles.
I love the format of the show. The problem is defined with examples, a few interviews, some shocking statistics, then possible solutions with real life examples, and a call to action.
Of course each issue is really big in itself, but it is easy to get bogged down by the enormity of the problem and the statistics and very few articles or videos talk about present solutions. Please do watch and share!
Farmers are the first to see the harmful effects, since they and their families deal with higher concentration of the pesticides. There are increased rates of cancer and decline in health of the newer generation. One example, rural areas dont have bigger hospitals, so there is a train thatruns from one state to the the nearest Cancer center in another state. That train is called the Cancer train, because all the passengers of the train are either patients or family members. It is heart-wrenching to see the effects on young kids. And a reminder to us, that things like that can happen to the consumers too.
The solution is organic farming with crop rotation and use of age old methods to controls pests. There are examples of successful efforts which keep that ray of hope alive that all is not lost.
Hi, I'm Richa! I create flavorful plant based recipes that are inspired by my Indian upbringing, including many gluten-free, soy-free, and oil-free options.
Those cookies look wonderful! Is pearl millet like pearl barley? Or just a special kind of millet? I have made gluten-free baked good with millet flour before, and I often found the raw millet taste to be a bit overwhelming for me. Your recipe looks like I would have much better luck with the taste!
Mihl, its a type of millet grain. All of the millet flours do have a distinct taste. But with the spices and the nuts, it barely comes out in the cookie, which is good thing for me too, since i am get thrown off by certain strong flavors too. Let me know when you give these a try.
cookies look simple awesome
wow awesome ..yummy n healthy cookies!!!lov this
This looks absolutely awesome! I love cookies so I know I would love this.
These look so yummy- totally my kind of cookie! I hope you and the hubbs have a great vacation!
P.S. Thanks for mentioning my pizza too! 🙂
richa what s the secret behind your perfectly baked batch of cookies evry time? They look so amazing
simple ingredients and all plant based 😉 Thanks Anusha!
I loooove chocolate chippers! I just made some myself, so keep an eye out for them soon 😉
I love the ingredients you used and how wholesome they look! Definitely a keeper!
niice! I dont think we can have enough versions of choc chip cookies. bring them on!
you make perfect looking chocolate chip cookies! have fun on your vacation! i’ll miss you, but you deserve it 😉
Thanks Caitlin! I will be online off and on.:) Lets see if hubbs can wrestle me off the machine long enough!
oh wow…these look so perfect..!
Mm, these look like delicious little cookies!
Those cookies look wonderful! Is pearl millet like pearl barley? Or just a special kind of millet? I have made gluten-free baked good with millet flour before, and I often found the raw millet taste to be a bit overwhelming for me. Your recipe looks like I would have much better luck with the taste!
Mihl, its a type of millet grain. All of the millet flours do have a distinct taste. But with the spices and the nuts, it barely comes out in the cookie, which is good thing for me too, since i am get thrown off by certain strong flavors too. Let me know when you give these a try.