Vegan Sunbutter Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Vegan Sunbutter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies by An Unrefined Vegan

Some days, nothing but a big, soft chocolate chip cookie will do. Do you get cravings for them the way I do? Without a doubt it’s the taste of these classic treats – the sweetness, the melty-chocolateness – but also the nostalgia. They were the definitive warm-from-the-oven, mom-made cookie from my childhood and I suspect from many American childhoods. No store-bought tube of chemicals for my mom – no way! White flour, shiny white sugar & dark brown sugar, a coupla sticks of butter, and an embarrassing amount of Tollhouse chocolate chips. I make them a wee bit differently from mom, but I feel just as happy when I eat them.

For these cookies you’ll need unsweetened Sunbutter sunflower seed spread and a stevia-blend sweetener such as the one from Natvia. If you prefer, you can use coconut sugar. Lily’s Sweets makes fabulous stevia-sweetened dark chocolate chips that are vegan.

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On a completely different note, I want to thank reader Zaynub Elshamy for taking the time to send me an email about my e-book, TEAse Me: 15 Plant-based Recipes Inspired by the World’s Favorite Beverage (free w/ email subscription; $5.99 to purchase the PDF). Zaynub is a tea-lover just as I am and she shared with me an ode she wrote that nicely sums up what is so wonderful about the brew:

PHILOSOPHY OF TEA
 
TEA welcomes in the morning
the senses start awakening
 
TEA carries a subtle charm
the very nature of TEA is harmony
 
Some TEAS feature a grassy note
of the order of TEA much is wrote
 
Other TEAS taste a bit malty
an irresistible toasty, sweet quality
 
TEA has properties to invigorate
among its other refreshing traits
 
The traditional TEA service is the “Art of Life”
with its polished etiquette learned by each wife
 
The power in this liquid of golden amber
hailed by many to be a cupful of treasure
 
This enchanting potion is delicate, yet bold
it can be enjoyed steaming hot, or iced cold
 
TEA calms away all the stresses in sight
it will bring solace to a sleepless midnight
 
– Zaynub Elshamy

Vegan Sunbutter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies by An Unrefined Vegan

Sunbutter Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies
Yields 14
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230 calories
36 g
1 g
8 g
5 g
2 g
67 g
140 g
15 g
0 g
5 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
67g
Yields
14
Amount Per Serving
Calories 230
Calories from Fat 66
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g
12%
Saturated Fat 2g
8%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 1mg
0%
Sodium 140mg
6%
Total Carbohydrates 36g
12%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Sugars 15g
Protein 5g
Vitamin A
1%
Vitamin C
0%
Calcium
3%
Iron
12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
  1. 1 3/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
  2. 1/2 cup quick cook oats
  3. 1 tsp. baking soda
  4. 2 tsp. vanilla powder or 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  5. 1/2 cup dates, chopped and soaked to soften
  6. 1/2 cup unsweetened Sunbutter
  7. 3/4 cup aqua faba (from 1 can chickpeas)
  8. 1/3 cup stevia-sugar blend or 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  9. 1/2 cup vegan mini chocolate chips or stevia-sweetened chocolate chips
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375-degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment or silicon mats.
  2. In a large bowl whisk together the flour, oats, baking soda and vanilla powder (if using vanilla extract, add along with the wet ingredients). Drain the dates and add them to a bowl of a food processor. Add the Sunbutter, aqua faba and stevia-sugar (or coconut sugar). Process until smooth and creamy.
  3. Scrape the Sunbutter mixture into the flour mixture, add the chocolate chips and stir until well-combined. This is a very stiff and sticky dough.
  4. Dip a large spoon in water and scoop up about 2 tablespoons of dough. Drop onto a prepared baking sheet and press into a circle about 1/2" thick. Continue with the remainder of the dough. These make big cookies so if you want smaller cookies, scoop up about 1 tablespoon of dough.
  5. Bake the cookies for 12-14 minutes, swapping the pans halfway through for even baking. Let cookies cool on the sheet for a few minutes before removing and placing on a cooling rack. Cool completely before storing.
Notes
  1. Avoiding chocolate? Substitute golden raisins for the chocolate chips.
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calories
230
fat
8g
protein
5g
carbs
36g
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Vegan Sunbutter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies by An Unrefined Vegan

Vegan Sunbutter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies by An Unrefined Vegan

 

13 thoughts on “Vegan Sunbutter Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

  1. Tracy

    Can I sub out a nut butter for the sun butter? They look great but can’t find the sun butter in my little town.

    Reply
  2. Brittany

    These look SO good. Knock on wood I’m fully back on the vegan train (PRAISE) so I MUST make these as celebration.

    Reply
  3. Amy

    These were wonderful. I made them using 2 TBSP + 2 TSP pure NuNaturals Pure Stevia Powder (1/2 the amount of the stevia-sugar blend) and the texture and flavor are so good. Thank you!

    Reply
  4. Sophie

    These cookies look unreal & ooh so appetizing too! 🙂 Waw! What a lovely ode to Tea from this woman! I also love your tea e-book a lot!

    Reply
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