A variation of a variation of a variation of Natural Tollhouse Cookies. 
A note about gluten-intolerance. My daughter, who is gluten-intolerant, can eat these safely. (That’s not to say all gluten-intolerant individuals would have similar results.) The gluten grains are sprouted and dehydrated prior to becoming flour. The quinoa flakes are gluten-free.
- 1 cup unrefined, virgin coconut oil, softened
- 1/2 cup raw honey or agave syrup
- 1/4 cup flax seed meal
- 3/4 cup filtered water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2-1/4 cups sprouted whole grain flour (such as wheat, kamut, spelt, or emmer)
- 1/2 cup acceptable chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup raisins (or another 1/2 cup chocolate chips)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup quinoa flakes
Cream together coconut oil and honey (or agave syrup) in mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the flax seed meal and water thoroughly. Let sit for five minutes to thicken. Add to mixing bowl, along with vanilla, and beat.
Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a medium size bowl. Fluff with fork. Add to wet ingredients in mixing bowl and mix until just combined.
Add chocolate chips, nuts, coconut, and quinoa flakes to mixing bowl. Mix gently until just incorporated.
Drop by tablespoons full onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.
For bar cookies: press mixture into (1) greased 9″ by 13″ pan or (2) greased 8″ square pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes, until browned on top and inserted toothpick comes out cleanly.
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hi wardeh. i am curious why you dont use the oats in this version and use quinoa flakes instead? do you think oats could be used with similar results? thanks!
Gabrielle,
The reason I don’t use the oats is because unless one purchases certified gluten-free oats, there is likely gluten in the oats (from oat crops being grown in rotation with wheat crops). We could buy gluten-free oats, but they are soooo expensive. So I use quinoa flakes instead. I know those are gluten-free and I like the grain diversity, too.
The original recipe for Natural Tollhouse Cookies calls for rolled oats and they’re really good that way.
How awesome are you! These look very tasty. Can’t wait to try ‘em myself.
oh, ok. thanks. we dont have any allergies around here (thank goodness) so i dont worry about gluten. actually, i do have a slight dairy intolerance but only if i overload on commercial dairy…
Wardeh,
I’m going to try these. They sound very nutritious. I’ll let you know who they turn out. Thanks a lot for your great recipes.
MarLou