Low Histamine Vanilla Cherry Oat Cookies
These soft, chewy cookies bring together hearty rolled oats, fresh sweet cherries, and a warm hit of vanilla in a way that feels genuinely special — not like a compromise baked out of necessity. Managing histamine levels often means giving up fermented ingredients, aged foods, and many conventional baking staples, but this dough sidesteps all of that with a clean, straightforward lineup. Coconut oil and pure maple syrup stand in for butter and refined sugar, keeping things simple without sacrificing richness or that satisfying golden edge. The fresh cherries are the real star — folded in just before baking so they stay bright and juicy, dotting every bite with natural sweetness. Because the dough doesn't spread much on its own, you get a thick, substantial cookie that holds together beautifully once it cools on the rack. With 18 cookies in a batch, there's plenty to share — or to stash for the week ahead.
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18 servings
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- ¾ cup oat flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup coconut oil, melted and cooled
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup fresh sweet cherries, pitted and roughly chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, oat flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
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