Dessert Time…Chocolate Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies!!

With the weather being kind of overcast and weird in Los Angeles tonight, after dinner I was craving something sweet, but not wanting to completely over do it. I was craving chocolate, but didn’t want to go crazy and eat a whole chocolate bar. The whole, gray, overcast and slightly rainy evening made me want something comforting as well…so I came up with the perfect treat.
These cookies are actually a healthy version of something that could be a caloric disaster. These are made with real oats, which are high in fiber and help lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels. I also used raw cacao powder and a little bit of my friend Sophie’s raw vegan superfood protein powder Cacao Magic, which contains maca powder and real cacao nibs. To sweeten the product I used a spoonful of raw organic honey, but you can use whatever sweetener you desire. I think this recipe would also be great with an added banana or some dried fruit, but it was enough to kill my sweet tooth and would be a welcome rainy (or sunny!) day addition after a healthy dinner. Tastes great with a glass of low fat milk or an alternative milk such as almond, rice or coconut.

Chocolate Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies

1/2 cup of uncooked oats

1/2 tbsp. coconut oil

1 egg white

1/2 tsp baking powder

1 tbsp raw cacao powder

1 tbsp Cacao Magic (optional)

sweetener of your choice (I used a tablespoon of raw organic honey)

1/2 tsp cinnamon

Set oven to 400 F. Mix together all ingredients. Place on foil on a baking tray for 12-15 minutes. Makes approximately 4 cookies.