peanut butter cookies :: zero-waste + gluten-free

We've been on the gluten-free train for a few months now. It's definitely possible, but does throw another wrench into my list of things to consider when meal planning, shopping + cooking...taste + variety + nutrition + vegetarian + zero-waste + whole foods + cost + seasonal + local + organic. I'm not really interested in substituting a lot of gluten-free flours for whole wheat flour, since they are not nutritionally or cost equivalent and often come packaged in plastic. I have found a blend that I can make from almost completely zero-waste ingredients, but that's a post for another day.

These cookies contain no flour + have become treasures during these cold days. We occasional crave a little something sweet + energy bites seem a little cold right now (but are so good). These are super simple + somewhat adaptable too. I like to make a batch + bake only as many as we'll eat right then. This way they are always fresh + warm from the oven...and I don't eat five in one day.  :)

Super Simple Peanut Butter Cookies
1 cup unsweetened peanut butter (or other nut butter)
3/4 cup sugar (make half of it brown sugar, if preferred)
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup oats 
(add 1/2 cup chocolate chips or unsweetened coconut, if desired)

Mix. Bake at 350F for 10 minutes. Enjoy.

This time I added the rest of the bulk unsweetened coconut I had (probably about 1/2 cup) + they are good!

Love,
Jane