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Almond Oatmeal Cookies

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Almond Oatmeal Cookies || HeathersDish.com #glutenfree #healthy

Man – so after Wednesday’s post where do I start? I’m all nervous like I’m a new blogger who’s never done this before even though I’ve been writing in online spaces upwards of 7 years now. I suppose change will do that, though, and my job as a professional is to power through and get over the nervousness. So here goes.

 

Except wait, I have to tell y’all this in case I ever see you in real life and am totally weird – I’m an introvert to my very core and large crowds scare me. I can speak TO large crowds and it’s no big deal; perhaps being onstage and not having to fret over whether or not I’m going to be standing alone in a crowd go hand in hand. But IN large crowds I’m pretty much the most awkward. And all I’m doing inside is willing myself to go talk to that person that is just so interesting, or that blogger I admire so, or that friend of a friend who I’ve been assured I’ll just love. I can fake it for a while, but inside I’m freaking out and then I have to go hide in the bathroom to be by myself every 90 minutes or so. Am I alone in this? I hope not…

 

Anyway. What I was really going to say today is that our eating habits are slowly evolving into something pretty amazing over here, which I’m hoping to detail more in the coming months and most ESPECIALLY hoping to detail in a book soon. I’ll keep y’all apprised of that as it goes, but for now let’s just simply say this: we’re eating more whole foods, less and less processed (although I’ll never completely renounce the ease of it) stuff, and focusing on the joy of eating. It’s amazing how much fun it is when you stop worrying over the caloric intake and focus more on enjoying the quality. No brainer, right?

Almond Oatmeal Cookies || HeathersDish.com #glutenfree #healthy

Now that I’ve mentioned this to y’all though I will say that the recipe contains stevia. I am working my way toward using less artificial sweeteners, no matter how “good” they are, and focusing on just using less sugar in general, reserving it only for true treat occasions. But this recipe contains stevia and you can totally just sub sugar in the raw or granulated sugar instead. No big deal y’all – baking is certainly scientific, but when you relax a little more in it I find it’s so much more fun!

 

I like that the ingredient list is simple, keeping these cookies just the right side of rustic and simple but with a fabulous texture from the almond meal. As someone who doesn’t have to eat gluten-free I count myself blessed, but I am finding that the texture of almond meal is kind of amazing and I sort of have a big foodie crush on it.

 

I think, though, that the real sign that this recipe is a winner is the fact that my sweet little nugget couldn’t keep his adorable little post-nap hands off of them while I was taking pictures. I can’t tell you how many times I told him to “wait just 5 more seconds while mommy gets this shot” only to end up with a couple of  baby fingers in the shot…again. But that’s my life and I wouldn’t trade it for the world – and it kind of makes my job that much more fun.

 

OK fine one last thing REALLYREALLYREALLY fast – I smothered these in Nutella and I don’t care who knows it. So good. You should do this. The end.

 

Y’all enjoy!

Almond Oatmeal Cookies || HeathersDish.com #glutenfree #healthy

ALMOND OATMEAL COOKIES

Makes about 20 cookies

  • 1 cup almond meal
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (gluten-free if desired)
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
  • 1/2 cup Stevia baking blend – I use Stevia in the Raw (or granulated sugar)
  • 2 whole eggs, whisked together
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • pinch of salt
  • Nutella to spread on top (if desired)

Preheat oven to 375. In a large bowl combine the almond meal, oatmeal, sugars, cinnamon and salt. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix until well combined. Scoop by the tablespoonful (I use a cookie scoop) onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a Silpat. Wet your fingertips with water and gently press each cookie flat, to about 1/2 an inch thick. Bake at 375 for 9-10 minutes until golden on the bottom. Let cool slightly before devouring and enjoy!

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  1. Urban Wife says

    June 2, 2014 at 10:25 pm

    I’m such an introvert! Ugh, I get all sweaty and clammy just thinking about when I have to meet new people. (The whole ‘turn-around-and-greet-someone’ thing at church every week gets me, every.single.time!) So no, you are not alone.

    On another note, these cookies. Holy yum. I have to try them asap.

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    • Heather says

      June 6, 2014 at 6:44 am

      BAHAHAHA! It’s so funny hearing these things – I thought I was a minority!

      Reply
  2. Monica says

    June 2, 2014 at 11:26 am

    OK…I want these right now!! What great ingredients. Yum yum! My family would love them I know. Esp. w/ the nutella on top, haha!
    Thank you!!!

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    • Heather says

      June 6, 2014 at 6:44 am

      Yay! Thanks Monico – I hope you and the boys love ’em!

      Reply
  3. ATasteOfMadness says

    May 31, 2014 at 6:07 pm

    I just made oatmeal cookies too!! I have never tried Steva, but I always contemplate buying it when I pass it in the baking aisle. Maybe this week I will give it a try!

    Reply
  4. kelley {mountain mama cooks} says

    May 31, 2014 at 8:57 am

    These look delicious. I hate large crowds too! I’m not an introvert by any means but get overwhelmed wherever there is a crowd. Have a great weekend, lovely lady!

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    • Heather says

      May 31, 2014 at 9:25 am

      I’m so glad I’m not alone! Big crowds are just so nuts sometimes!

      Reply
  5. Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch says

    May 30, 2014 at 7:29 pm

    Delicious! The added Nutella looks just perfect…and so does the sweet face on that little angel!!!

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    • Heather says

      May 31, 2014 at 9:27 am

      I gotta say, I have the cutest boy ever 🙂 Haha he was so mischievous!

      Reply
  6. Dominique @ Eat, Pray, Lift says

    May 30, 2014 at 2:05 pm

    Whoooo boy, do those bad boys look good! I may have to whip up a batch this weekend. 😉 I’m intrigued by this new approach to food – can’t wait to hear more!

    And I feel you on the introverted thing. Working in customer service was one of the most challenging and growing experiences because of that!

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    • Heather says

      May 31, 2014 at 9:27 am

      Customer service is nuts girl – I feel you there! The times I worked in that department it was mostly over the phone/email so the anonymity made it a TAD easier 🙂

      Reply
  7. DessertForTwo says

    May 30, 2014 at 7:55 am

    Heather! I’m a huge introvert, too. I think I’m good one-on-one, but in a group of more than 3, I freak out inside. I had no idea you were like this, too! I can fake it for a while, but yeah, I looooooove to be alone. I have zero problems working by myself all day long. In fact, I still need alone time, even though I work 12 hours alone all day. Weird, right?

    Excited to hear the first sneak about your book 😉

    Introverted hugs,
    tina

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    • Heather says

      May 31, 2014 at 9:29 am

      So many comments for your comment! I love that I’m not alone in the introvertedness – and I SO didn’t pin you as that! And the working at home thing is so good for me, but Wes is just like his dad in that he has to get out of the house daily, which has stretched me a LOT. I could just sit on my porch all day and count that as “going out” 🙂

      Reply

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