Greek Yogurt Pancakes

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Yield: 3-4 pancakes

Ingredients

1/2 cup oat flour (or gluten free flour blend)

3/4 cup nonfat greek yogurt
1/4 cup almond milk 

1 egg

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

Method

In a bowl, add yogurt and stir until it's smooth and creamy.  Crack an egg over the yogurt and stir to combine. 

Add in the oat flour, baking powder, baking soda and mix together to form a batter. 

Spoon the batter onto a sprayed/greased pan heated to low/medium. Flip the pancakes when they start to bubble a bit on the surface.  Cook until golden brown on both sides.  Makes four big pancakes. I like to add a few chocolate chips to the batter while cooking and top with sliced bananas and a drizzle of agave syrup!

Recipe adapted from http://www.everydaybelle.com/greek-yogurt-pancakes/

Chocolate Swirl Cookies

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 6-7 minutes

Total Time: 12 minutes

Yield: 12 cookies

Ingredients

2 cups oat flour 

1/3 cup gluten free flour

1/4 tsp salt

4 tbsp coconut sugar

4 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/3 cup chocolate chips
2 tbsp coconut oil

3-5 tbsp milk of choice
1 tsp vanilla extract 

Method

Preheat oven to 375 F.

In a mixing bowl, cream together milk, coconut sugar, brown sugar, vanilla and melted coconut oil.

Add in the oat flour, gluten free flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, and mix together to form dough. Stir in chocolate chips until they start to melt and dough has chocolate swirl.

With a spoon, form cookies and bake for 6-7 minutes.  take out when still underdone - they'll continue to cook while cooling. Cool on rack before enjoying!

Recipe adapted from http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2012/05/27/the-best-healthy-chocolate-chip-cookies/

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 16 squares

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup oat flour (or gluten free flour blend)

1/4 cup rolled oats

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
1 tsp baking powder

1/2 cup chocolate chips
1 cup applesauce

2 tsp vanilla extract
3 tbsp agave nectar (or honey, maple syrup, sweetener of choice)

Method

Preheat oven to 325 F.

Grease a 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray or oil.

In a large bowl, whisk together applesauce, vanilla and agave nectar.

Add in the oat flour, rolled oats, coconut sugar, baking powder, and salt, and mix together to form a batter. Stir in chocolate chips.

With a spatula, spread mixture evenly in pan and bake for 25 minutes.  It is done when a toothpick inserted in center of pan comes out dry and top is slightly brown.  Cool on rack before removing from pan and slicing into 16 squares. 

Recipe adapted from http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2014/02/10/oatmeal-chocolate-chip-cookie-bars/

Gluten Free Honey Oat Bread

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Rise Time: 60 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 115 minutes

Yield: 1 loaf

Ingredients

3/4 cup warm water
1 tbsp active dry yeast

3 egg whites
1 tbsp honey
1/4 cup olive oil

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 cups oat flour

1/2 cup rice flour
1/2 cup potato starch

1 tbsp flax meal

2 tsp xanthan gum

1/2 tsp baking powder

Method

In a large bowl, combine the warm water and yeast.  After one minute, add the honey, olive oil and vinegar to the water and yeast.

In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites for approximately 2 minutes.  Once the egg whites are well beaten, slowly pour the water mixture into the bowl while continuing to stir thoroughly.  

Mix together the oat flour, rice flour, potato starch, flax meal, xanthan gum, baking powder and add to the wet mixture.  Mix dough for about a minute until well combined and smooth.

Pour batter into a well greased loaf pan. Let rise in a warm, moist place until doubled (about an hour).  Bake at 350 F for about 45 minutes.  The loaf is done when a toothpick comes out clean and the top is slightly brown.  Allow loaf to cool in pan on its side before cutting.  Remove from loaf pan and cut into about 12 slices.  You can freeze the sliced loaf so that it lasts longer and just get out a slice as needed.

Recipe adapted from http://www.yammiesglutenfreedom.com/2013/07/the-best-gluten-free-white-bread.html

Greek Yogurt Banana Bread

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 60 minutes

Total Time: 70 minutes

Yield: 1 loaf

Ingredients

2 eggs
3/4 cup greek yogurt (low-fat plain or vanilla)
1/4 cup honey (or agave nectar, maple syrup or other sweetener)
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp baking soda

2 ripe bananas, mashed
1 1/2 cups oat flour (or gluten free flour blend)

Method

Preheat oven to 350 F.

In a large bowl, mix together the mashed bananas, eggs, honey, greek yogurt, and vanilla.  

Mix together the oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon and add to the wet ingredients.  Stir well for about a minute until well combined. Batter should be of medium consistency.  If desired, stir in chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, or other add-ins.

Grease loaf pan with cooking spray or oil.  Pour batter into loaf pan and bake for about one hour.  The loaf is done when a toothpick comes out clean and the top is slightly brown.  Let loaf cool in pan on its side for at least 10 minutes.  Remove from loaf pan and cut into about 12 slices.  Loaf can be frozen once cooled.

I love spreading a little peanut butter on a slice of this banana bread yum!

Recipe adapted from http://www.yammiesglutenfreedom.com/2013/02/secretly-healthy-banana-bread-with.html

Healthy Apple Crisp

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 3-4 servings

Ingredients

1 apple, sliced
dash of lemon juice
1 cup applesauce

1/4 cup + 1 tbsp coconut sugar or brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp cornstarch

3/4 cup rolled oats

1/4 cup oat flour

1 tbsp agave nectar or honey

Method

Preheat oven to 375 F.

In a large baking dish, add sliced apple, lemon juice, applesauce, coconut sugar, cinnamon and cornstarch.  Mix ingredients until well incorporated, then press apple mixture to bottom of dish.

In a separate bowl, combine oats, oat flour, coconut sugar and cinnamon.  Add in applesauce and agave nectar and mix well until crumbly. Transfer mixture to baking dish and spread on top until apples are covered.

Bake for 20 minutes. Let apple crisp cool for 5 minutes before serving.  Top with yogurt or ice cream if desired.

Skinny Banana Cookies

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 16 cookies

Ingredients

1 medium ripe banana, mashed
1/2 cup peanut butter

1 cup rolled oats
1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 cup almond milk

Method

Preheat oven to 350 F.

In a large bowl, mix the mashed banana, peanut butter, oats, and cinnamon.  Slowly add in almond milk and mix well until incorporated. Stir in chocolate chips if desired.  

Using a spoon, scoop up the batter and place on the cookie sheet.  Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until cookies are fully cooked. Let cookies cool on a rack.

These cookies are so easy to make and healthy for you.  I love mixing in a few cookies with my oatmeal for breakfast!