Healthy Dairy Milk Oatmeal Cookies Less Sugar, More Crunch

There’s something quite wholesome about the oats and Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate, which are tasty and high in fiber. So we bring you 3 recipes of these healthy Dairy Milk chocolate oatmeal cookies, which are equal parts nourishing, snacky, a tad indulgent, with enough whole ingredients to feel good about, and enough melty chocolate to make you pause mid-bite. Try these 3 recipes from the healthy baked version, the no-bake version, and vegan version of these wholesome cookies.

1. Oatmeal Cookies with Dairy Milk Chocolate Chunks

Ingredients:

• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats or quick oats
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, optional
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup Dairy Milk chocolate, chopped

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. Take a big mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Stir well to evenly distribute.
3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk the wet ingredients at one go: melted coconut oil, maple syrup or honey, egg, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to stir until a dough forms. It may feel sticky at first, that’s normal.
5. Gently fold in the chopped Dairy Milk chocolate. Make sure the chocolate is evenly distributed throughout the dough.
6. Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet. Flatten each one slightly with your fingers or the back of a spoon.
7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may still feel soft; they’ll firm up as they cool.
8. Let the cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

2. No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Coconut Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup Dairy Milk chocolate, chopped

Method:

1. Take a medium saucepan and over low heat, warm the peanut butter and honey. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and warm, about 2 to 3 minutes.
2. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
3. Immediately add the rolled oats and shredded coconut, mixing until everything is well coated. The mixture should be thick but workable.
4. Allow the mixture to cool for about 5-10 minutes. This prevents the chocolate from melting completely.
5. Once slightly cooled, fold in the chopped Dairy Milk chocolate. You’ll get beautiful little chocolatey pockets in every bite.
6. Use a spoon or small cookie scoop to form balls or drop spoonfuls onto a parchment-lined tray. Press lightly with your fingers to shape them into disks if preferred.
7. Refrigerate the cookies for at least 30 minutes, or until they’re firm enough to hold their shape.

3. Vegan Banana Oat Cookies with Vegan Milk Chocolate

Ingredients:

• 1 large ripe banana (about 1/2 cup mashed)
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup oat flour or almond flour
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup vegan milk chocolate, chopped

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Take a medium-sized mixing bowl, mash the ripe banana until smooth. You should have about 1/2 cup once mashed.
3. Stir in the vanilla extract and cinnamon.
4. Add the rolled oats, oat (or almond) flour, and baking powder, and mix well until a soft dough forms.
5. Fold in the chopped vegan milk chocolate, making sure the chocolate is spread throughout.
6. Let the dough sit for 5 minutes. This helps the oats absorb some moisture.
7. Use a tablespoon to drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly with the back of the spoon or your fingers.
8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies are set and slightly golden underneath.

9. Let them cool for a few minutes before enjoying; they will be soft, moist, and sweet.