1cupgluten-free rolled oats, pulsed 5–8 times in a blender
1cupalmond flour
1tspbaking powder
1tspsalt
1 ½tspground cinnamon
½tspground nutmeg
⅓cuprefined coconut oil, palm oil shortening, or softened dairy-free butter
⅓cupraw cane sugar or monk fruit sugar, for that light sweetness
½cupcoconut sugar, for that deep, caramelly taste
1egg, room temperature
2tspvanilla extract
Icing (Two Options):
Classic Powdered Sugar Icing
1cuppowdered sugar
2tbspalmond or coconut milk
Optional: ½ tsp vanilla extract
Refined Sugar-Free Coconut Butter Icing
¼cupsoftened coconut butter
¼cupfull-fat coconut milk
¼cupmaple syrup
Instructions
Prep the Base:
Pulse the oats in a blender to create a mix of textures—some fine, some hearty. In a bowl, whisk together the oats, almond flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Cream It:
In a separate bowl, beat the coconut oil (or butter), cane sugar, and coconut sugar with a hand mixer or stand mixer until smooth and creamy. Add the egg and vanilla, then mix again until fully combined.
Combine & Shape:
Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix until a dough forms. Press the dough into a flat, even layer (about ¼-inch thick) on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake:
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake for about 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The center may look soft, but it will firm up as it cools.
Cool:
Let the bark cool completely on the tray—this is key for that signature chewy-crisp texture.
Make the Icing:
Powdered sugar option: Mix powdered sugar with milk and vanilla to a thick, drizzly consistency.
Coconut butter option:
Warm coconut butter, coconut milk, and maple syrup together until smooth and pourable.
Ice It:
Break the cooled cookie sheet into rustic bark pieces. Lightly dip just the tops into the icing to get that nostalgic speckled look—don’t fully dunk.
Set:
Let the icing firm up for about 1 hour at room temp, or chill in the fridge to speed things up.