Vegan Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

You'll never find a better vegan chocolate oatmeal cookie recipe! These easy-to-make chocolate chip oatmeal cookies combine rich, chocolaty goodness and the hearty texture oats.

This recipe for vegan cookies is made using vegan chocolate (dark), rolled-oats and sugar, as well as flour and other tasty and simple baking ingredients!

Related recipe: Grilled Oatmeal and Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

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This recipe for chocolate oatmeal cookies is a veganized version of Anne Burrell’s recipe. They have been salted with a few tweaks.

This chocolate oatmeal cookie is chewy and chocolate, combining chocolate and oats in a delicious treat! These vegan cookies are baked to perfection and have a soft center with a fudgy edge. They're a favorite among chocolate lovers.

Ingredients for Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies (Vegan)

• Dark chocolate
• Rolling oats
• Unbleached all-purpose flour
• Baking powder
• Salt
• Cinnamon
• Vegan butter
• Brown sugar
• Sugar
• Vanilla extract
• Aquafaba
• Coarse sea salt (or vanilla salt)

KITCHEN APPLIANCES I USED:

• Oven
• Baking Sheet
• Mixing Bowl (small).
• Mixing Bowl (large).
• Electric Hand Mixer
• Spatula
• Cooling Rack
• Measurement Utensils

Hi! Hello! I'm Candice aka The Edgy Veg! I veganize popular recipes for vegans and eco-conscious people. I hope you like this delicious vegan recipe!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are some tips for transitioning to a plant-based diet?

The transition to a plantbased diet can seem intimidating but can lead to an exciting lifestyle change. Some tips for transitioning to this type of diet include:

1. Structuring meals around whole foods rather than processed items for adequate macronutrients, vitamins, and mineral intake.
2. You should be able to make meals that are both delicious and suitable for your dietary needs.
3. A support network of friends, family, or health professionals.
4. Try new recipes to spice up your meals.
5. Slowly changing your habits and paying more attention to your nutrition intake.

People can increase their chances to maintain a healthy lifestyle by gradually changing to a plant-based diet.

Is a plant based diet the same thing as a vegan?

No. A plant-based eating plan is not the exact same as a vegan. A plant-based diet is an eating plan that focuses on mainly consuming fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds, and whole grains. While this eating plan may not allow for the consumption of meat and dairy, small amounts of animal proteins might be allowed. Veganism, on the other hand is a lifestyle choice that focuses exclusively on plant-based nutrition and avoids products such as clothing or cosmetics made from animal products. Even though vegans may opt to follow a plantbased diet as part or their lifestyle, they are different concepts.

Is it possible to sustain a plant-based diet?

Plant-based diets are becoming increasingly popular for their health and environmental benefits. Plant-based food is generally more sustainable than food derived from animal resources. This is because it produces less greenhouse gases and causes less pollution. Because plants are grown with less inputs than animal products, a plant-based diet uses less water and other resources. Additionally, animals raised for profit often require large amounts water, land, or fossil fuel resources. Global warming has been linked to some environmental effects of livestock farming. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the carbon footprint of individuals by including more plant-based meals in one's weekly meal plan. This will help support more sustainable, healthier practices.

What are the benefits to a plant-based lifestyle?

A plant-based diet offers many benefits such as improved heart and digestive health. It also provides energy, reduced stress hormones and possible environmental protection. Plant-based proteins include legumes, beans, nuts, whole grains, and soy-based products with higher fiber levels and lower saturated fat levels than animal proteins. Plant-based diets contain vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other beneficial compounds. They can help prevent cell damage from inflammation, oxidative damage, and other chronic illnesses like cancer. It is possible to increase fiber intake by eating more fruits and vegetables. This helps promote digestive health and gut bacteria. Research suggests that eating a plant-based diet can improve moods and reduce stress hormones. Additionally, transitioning away from animal proteins is gaining popularity as an alternative way to combat environmental damage caused by factory farming.

Statistics

• In the United States, poor-quality diet is the most significant predictor of early death, according to an article published in the May 2017 Journal of Geriatric Cardiology. (everydayhealth.com)
• Another found that following a diet rich in plant foods and lower in animal foods was associated with a 16 percent lower risk of cardiovascular disease and a 31 to 32 percent lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease. (everydayhealth.com)

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How To

How to prepare plant-based dishes that are tasty and filling

It is possible to cook delicious, filling, plant-based dishes with the right ingredients, creative recipes, and preparation. To start, one should opt for fresh produce and other quality ingredients; aim to create a grocery list based on the recipes one intends to make (shopping at farmers' markets and health food stores can be helpful). Make sure you have the proper storage equipment so that your food can stay fresh.

Next, when meal prepping is involved, it is important to focus on variety. Focus on whole foods, such as fruits, vegetables and nuts. In order to improve nutrition, aim for different colors. In each meal, it is important to consider the balance of fiber and protein as well as healthy fats. You can also make batch cooking easier by using kitchen appliances such slow cookers or multi-cookers.

While staying vegan, you can try new flavor combinations. For example, chili powder or cayenne pepper are great spices to add flavor and color to your dishes. Whole foods are better than processed substitutes. Plant-based meals can go from bland and boring to tasty in a matter of minutes. If all else fails you can mix leftovers from earlier in week to create something new.

With these tips, anyone can enjoy a delicious and nutritious plant-based diet without sacrificing taste or fullness.

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