Mylk & Cookies
I hate to admit it- but I was never a milk and cookies fan as a child. I didn’t like milk that much, and preferred washing my cookies down with orange juice (I know, it’s almost a crime against cookies!). Lately I’ve been making my own dairy-free mylks and let me tell you- they’re cookie-dipping worthy. I use equal portions of oats, almonds, and coconut, but feel free to play around with whatever you have in your cupboard.
And the cookies- they are my new favorite dessert/snack. They’re super easy and whip up in a few minutes, have minimal ingredients and nutritious ingredients- the only sweetener used is maple syrup. It’s a good thing too, because once they’re out of the oven, I can’t stop eating them- bet you won’t be able to either.
Better Not- Louis The Child, Wafia
COOKIE INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup tahini
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup old fashioned oats
3 tablespoons almond flour
4 oz dark chocolate, chopped
COOKIE INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 F. Add tahini, maple syrup, and vanilla to a medium bowl and whisk until smooth. Add all dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Using a cookie scoop or large spoon, scoop out batter onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 6-7 minutes, until golden around the edges. They can overbake easily, so take them out while the middle still looks a bit raw. Transfer to cooling rack and cool before eating.
Recipe from Broma Bakery.
MYLK INGREDIENTS
1/3 cup dried unsweetened coconut flakes
1/3 cup oats (i used GF)
1/3 cup almonds, chopped
3 cups water
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp cinnamon
pinch of sea salt
splash of maple syrup (optional)
MYLK INSTRUCTIONS
Add coconut flakes, oats, almonds and water to a high powered blender. Blend on high for 3-4 minutes, until smooth and creamy. Pour into a bowl, through a nut milk bag. Squeeze bag until all the liquid is out. Pour milk back into blender. Add cinnamon, vanilla, sea salt and maple syrup if using, and blend until combined. Store in fridge, use within a week. The mylk may separate in the fridge, just shake well before using.