Archive for June, 2015

Coconut Lover’s Oatmeal Cookies

Coconut Lover's Oatmeal Cookies

1/2 cup melted or very soft coconut oil
1/2 cup sucanat (or light brown sugar)
2 egg
2 cups rolled oats
1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
Splash of vanilla (as desired)

Stir together the coconut oil, sucanat, vanilla and eggs until smooth. Add the oats and coconut, and stir until well combined. Scoop by tablespoons onto a baking stone.  Bake at 325 for 12 minutes (or until starting to golden and crisp) and then let cool at least 5, preferably 10 minutes, before removing to a wire rack or plate.

recipe from Barefoot in the Kitchen

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Best Ever Chocolate Oatmeal No-Bake Bars

Best Ever Chocolate Oatmeal No-Bake Bars

We absolutely love these, and they are soooo quick and easy to make!

1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup coconut oil
1 cup chocolate chips
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup flaked (or shredded) coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (or raisins or other nuts)
1 tsp vanilla

Heat the peanut butter and coconut oil until slightly warmed and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips until melted. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Line a 9″ by 13″ pan with parchment paper. Pour the mixture into the pan and place in the freezer till hardened. Cut into squares and store in the freezer. Enjoy! 🙂

Adapted from Money Saving Mom

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