Copycat Heavenly Hunks (Oatmeal Chocolate Chip)
Heavenly Hunks are small, bite-sized treats known for their dense, chewy texture and wholesome ingredients. A copycat version of these delightful snacks can be easily made at home using a mix of oats, almond flour, chocolate chips, and your choice of sweetener—typically agave or maple syrup. The ingredients are combined with a bit of non hydrogenated shortening and vanilla extract to enhance the flavor and binding. These hunks are baked just until set, resulting in a deliciously satisfying snack that’s both hearty and healthy.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups *Gluten free quick cooking oats
- 1/2 Cup almond or oat flour *
- 3/4 Cup chococlate chips
- 1/3 Cup Maple syrup
- 1/3 Cup coconut or maple sugar , (Increase up 1/2 cup for a sweeter dough)
- 1/3 C Softened Non hydrogenated palm oil shortening, (Or refined coconut oil— see notes)
- 1 teaspoon vanlla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees farenheit, then line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- If using rolled oats, pulse the oats in blender for about 5 seconds first, until they more closely resemble quick cooking.
- In a large bowl, whisk/cream the shortening and coconut or maple sugar, and maple syrup , and vanilla extract Stir in the GF quick-cooking oats and almond or oat flour. Fold in chocolate chips. Work with your hands if necessary to form a cookie dough. If using almond flour, chill the dough for 30 minutes to prevent spreading.
- Use a tablespoon to scoop dough into balls and place on the baking sheet. Then, shape the cookie dough balls into cubes, about 1 tbsp in size.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until JUST set, (esp if you want that doughy texture). Let full cool so they can completely set before removing from baking sheet.
- Store them in an airtight container at room temperature
Notes
* if using rolled oats, pulse in blender until they resemble quick cooking
You can make oat flour by blending oats until fine!
*shortening is my preference for the texture that most resembles a heavenly hunk. However. If you only have coconut oil make sure it’s refined, you chill the dough, AND I prefer to use oat flour rather than almond flour, as it helps avoid the spreading issue .
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