Gluten-Free Oatmeal, Butterscotch Cookies

Servings: 2 dozen
Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 cup almond meal*
• 1/3 cup rice flour
• 1 1/4 tablespoons tapioca starch
• 2 tablespoons potato starch flour
• 1 1/2 cups gluten-free oats
• 3/4 cup butterscotch chips
• 1 cup whole sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons water

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, combine all the dry ingredients except the oats, butterscotch chips, and sugar.

Using a mixer, cream together the sugar, butter, and coconut oil. Add the egg, vanilla, and water and blend until smooth. Add the dry ingredients and blend until combined.

Stir in the oats and butterscotch chips. Scoop rounded balls of dough onto the cookie sheet about 3 inches apart. Flatten slightly. Bake for 9–11 minutes until lightly golden.

Cool slightly and enjoy!

*You can grind your own almond flour by placing whole almonds in a blender/food processor and blending until you get a fine meal.

Recipe and photo submitted by Emily, Charlotte, NC.

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars

Servings: 16
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup Coconut Cream Concentrate, melted
• 1/3 cup raw honey
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and grease an 8 x 8-inch baking dish with coconut oil.

Combine all ingredients (except chocolate chips) in a food processor or blender and puree/blend until combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and add the chocolate chips, spreading them all around.

Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean!

Recipe and photo submitted by Sarah, Abilene, TX.

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Easy Gluten-Free Choco Bites

Servings: 18–24
Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
• 5 drops liquid chocolate stevia
• 1/3 cup filtered water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup almond flour*
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• pinch of salt
• chocolate chips (optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Beat eggs in a bowl, then add coconut oil. Blend thoroughly. Mix stevia, water, and vanilla extract. Add the remaining ingredients except for the chocolate chips.

Pour mixture into parchment-lined 8 x 8-inch baking pan.

Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes.

Cool in pan and sprinkle with chocolate chips while cooling.

*You can grind your own almond flour by placing whole almonds in a blender/food processor and blending until you get a fine meal.

Recipe and photo submitted by Emmardy, Maria Stein, OH.

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