Pepitos originally used day-old bread soaked in milk—this healthy version swaps refined carbs for nutrient-dense alternatives.
Healthy Pepitos
Indulge in these scrumptious Healthy Pepitos, where wholesome ingredients take center stage! Made with nutty pumpkin seeds and a touch of maple syrup, these cookies are a delightful treat for anyone looking to cut back on flour without sacrificing flavor. Get ready to enjoy a guilt-free snack that’s both satisfying and delicious!
Prep
15
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
8
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 8🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1 egg
🫙Pantry Staples(6)
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder (5 ml)
- 2 tablespoons of coconut oil (30 ml)
- 30 grams of dark chocolate chips (1.06 oz)
- 5 tablespoons of oat flour or the flour of your choice (75 ml)optionalany flour of your choice
- 1 tablespoon of liquid stevia (15 ml)
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract or essence (10 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix the egg, vanilla extract, stevia, and coconut oil together well.
- 2
Add the dry ingredients: oat flour, baking powder, and dark chocolate chips, and mix until you have a creamy dough.
- 3
Shape the cookies using a cookie cutter or spoon, and place them on a baking tray.
- 4
Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cream room temperature coconut oil (76-78°F) with stevia for 3-4 minutes to incorporate air and create lighter cookies, as cold coconut oil won't emulsify properly with the egg mixture.technique76-78°F, 3-4 minutes
- ✓Toast your oat flour in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes at medium heat before mixing to develop nutty flavors and remove raw taste that can make healthy cookies taste flat.ingredient2-3 minutes, medium heat
- ✓Chill shaped cookie dough for 15-20 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading, as oat flour lacks gluten structure to hold shape during heat expansion.timing15-20 minutes
- ✓Reduce oven temperature to 170°C and extend baking to 18-20 minutes for oat flour cookies, as they brown faster than wheat flour due to higher protein content and natural sugars.technique170°C, 18-20 minutes
- ✓Use a kitchen scale to measure oat flour by weight rather than volume, as ground oats can vary in density by up to 30% affecting final texture consistency.equipment30% density variation
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Prep
15
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
8
people
Level
beginner
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Pepitos originally used day-old bread soaked in milk—this healthy version swaps refined carbs for nutrient-dense alternatives.
Healthy Pepitos
Indulge in these scrumptious Healthy Pepitos, where wholesome ingredients take center stage! Made with nutty pumpkin seeds and a touch of maple syrup, these cookies are a delightful treat for anyone looking to cut back on flour without sacrificing flavor. Get ready to enjoy a guilt-free snack that’s both satisfying and delicious!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 8🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1 egg
🫙Pantry Staples(6)
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder (5 ml)
- 2 tablespoons of coconut oil (30 ml)
- 30 grams of dark chocolate chips (1.06 oz)
- 5 tablespoons of oat flour or the flour of your choice (75 ml)optionalany flour of your choice
- 1 tablespoon of liquid stevia (15 ml)
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract or essence (10 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix the egg, vanilla extract, stevia, and coconut oil together well.
- 2
Add the dry ingredients: oat flour, baking powder, and dark chocolate chips, and mix until you have a creamy dough.
- 3
Shape the cookies using a cookie cutter or spoon, and place them on a baking tray.
- 4
Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cream room temperature coconut oil (76-78°F) with stevia for 3-4 minutes to incorporate air and create lighter cookies, as cold coconut oil won't emulsify properly with the egg mixture.technique76-78°F, 3-4 minutes
- ✓Toast your oat flour in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes at medium heat before mixing to develop nutty flavors and remove raw taste that can make healthy cookies taste flat.ingredient2-3 minutes, medium heat
- ✓Chill shaped cookie dough for 15-20 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading, as oat flour lacks gluten structure to hold shape during heat expansion.timing15-20 minutes
- ✓Reduce oven temperature to 170°C and extend baking to 18-20 minutes for oat flour cookies, as they brown faster than wheat flour due to higher protein content and natural sugars.technique170°C, 18-20 minutes
- ✓Use a kitchen scale to measure oat flour by weight rather than volume, as ground oats can vary in density by up to 30% affecting final texture consistency.equipment30% density variation