Leah Itsines · leahitsines.com.au

Apricot and Oat Cookies

These Apricot and Oat Cookies are so sweet and delicious, and only take 30 minutes to make! They're the perfect healthy treat for when you're craving sugar or need a 3pm work snack. Plus, this is the perfect easy baking recipe for kids so it's a win win f...

ServesMakes 12Prep10 minutesCook20 minutesTotal30 minutes

ingredients

2 Tbsp (40g) coconut oil
1/3 cup (120g) honey
1 cup (100g) rolled oats
1/2 cup (40g) desiccated coconut
¼ cup (40g) coconut flour
2 tsp baking powder
2/3 cup (100g) dried apricots, chopped
1 egg, whisked

method

Preheat oven to 150°C fan-forced. Line a tray with baking paper.
Heat the coconut oil and honey in the microwave for 30 to 40 seconds, stir to melt the coconut oil.
Meanwhile, place the oats, coconut, flour, baking powder and apricots in a large bowl and stir to combine.
Add the honey mix to the dry ingredients and stir. Add the egg, stir well to combine.
Roll tablespoons of the mixture into 12 balls and place on the lined tray, flatten.
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes on the centre shelf, remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes on the tray to firm up slightly before transferring to wire racks to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Leah's notes

Dietary Info: Vegetarian

Tip: You could use sultanas instead of apricots