Made with whole oats and real berries, these soft-baked cookies offer a more balanced way to enjoy something sweet.
Oats naturally add texture and substance, while berries provide gentle sweetness and freshness β without relying on refined sugars or rich ingredients.
Designed for everyday eating rather than indulgence, these cookies are soft, lightly sweet, and easy to enjoy during warmer months. Whether shared with someone special or enjoyed as a quiet afternoon treat, they fit comfortably into a mindful, plant-based routine.
Ingredients (Makes 8β10 cookies)
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1Β½ cups rolled oats
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Β½ cup wholemeal flour (or oat flour)
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ΒΌ cup coconut oil, melted
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ΒΌ cup unsweetened apple purΓ©e or mashed ripe banana
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Β½ tsp baking powder
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A pinch of sea salt
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Β½ cup fresh or frozen berries (blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries, roughly chopped)
Method
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Preheat oven to 170Β°C (fan-forced). Line a baking tray with baking paper.
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In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, baking powder and salt.
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Add melted coconut oil, apple purΓ©e and vanilla. Mix until a soft dough forms.
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Gently fold in the berries, taking care not to over-mix.
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Spoon the dough onto the tray and lightly press into soft rounds.
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Bake for 12β15 minutes, until just set and lightly golden around the edges.
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Allow to cool slightly β the cookies will remain soft as they set.
Serving suggestion
Enjoy warm or cooled, paired with herbal tea or fresh fruit.
Store in an airtight container for up to three days.
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