Heavenly Hunks Oatmeal Chocolate Chip (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Copycat oatmeal chocolate chip heavenly hunks!
This was one of my first recipes I ever created, and when I started out so many of my readers didn’t know what they were….even if you’ve never tried you have to try my version!
I’ve seen many other recipes that are a no bake version— mine are baked, but the prep is minimal and the result is so amazing.
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Also, like the original version, these little cookies are gluten free and vegan, and chewy and bite sized for the perfect snack!
This recipe features gluten free quick oats and almond flour, but you can easily make them nut free by using coconut flour instead! You just have to reduce the amount.
Ingredients used for this recipe
Gluten-Free Oats : These provide the chewy texture and hearty base of the hunks. Quick cooking oats are preferred, but rolled oats can be used if pulsed briefly in a blender to achieve the right consistency.
• Almond Flour : Adds a mild nutty flavor and a tender texture to the hunks. If you need a nut-free option, you can substitute with 1/4 cup of coconut flour, which will give a slightly different but equally delicious texture.
• Chocolate Chips : The star of the show, adding bursts of rich, melty chocolate throughout each bite.
• Maple Syrup : Provides natural sweetness and helps bind the ingredients together while contributing a subtle, warm flavor.
• Coconut, maple or raw caneSugar : Another natural sweetener that complements the maple syrup, adding a caramel-like depth to the sweetness.
• Non-Hydrogenated Palm Oil Shortening : This ingredient provides the necessary fat content, creating the rich, satisfying texture typical of Heavenly Hunks without the use of dairy.
• Vanilla Extract : Enhances the overall flavor with a sweet, aromatic note that rounds out the other ingredients.
Tips for Best Results:
- Pulse the rolled oats or use quick cooking this helps hold the dough together
- Use non hydrogenated palm oil shortening. If you do use softened coconut oil, they may spread more and not hold their shape as well while baking (too much fat). If you want to use coconut oil, be sure to use coconut flour instead of almond flour (see recipe for amounts)
- chill your dough for 30 minutes to an hour before handling
- Do NOT remove the cookies immediately after baking and place on a cooling rack. They need to set fully on the baking sheetand cool.
Copycat Heavenly Hunks (Oatmeal Chocolate Chip)
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup Gluten free quick cooking oats, (May use rolled if you pulse in blender for 3-5 seconds )
- 1/2 Cup almond flour , (For nut free, use 1/4C coconut flour)
- 3/4 Cup chococlate chips
- 1/3 Cup Maple syrup or agave
- 1/3 Cup coconut sugar, (Or raw cane sugar or maple sugar)
- 1/3 C Non hydrogenated palm oil shortening
- 1 teaspoon vanlla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees farenheit, then line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- If using rolled oats, pulse the oats in blender for about 5 seconds first, until they more closely resemble quick cooking
- In a large bowl, mix oats, almond or coconut flour, coconut sugar. softened shortening and maple syrup. Stir to combine. Gently fold in chocolate chips. Work with your hands if necessary to form a cookie dough. To help dough shape more easily , I highly recommend refrigerating the dough for 30 minutes before handling.
- Use a tablespoon to scoop dough into balls and place on the baking sheet. Then, shape the cookie dough balls into cubes, about 1 tbsp in size.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are light golen brown. Let full cool so they can completely set before removing.
- store in an airtight container at room temperature
