Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies (With Oat Flour!)
Last year was kind of tough. My husband, who is without any doubt the best human being on the planet (not that I’m biased or anything), had a lot of complications from his Crohn’s Disease. For those of you who don’t know what that is, Crohn’s typically inflames and attacks the intestines and colon over most of a person’s lifetime, and it takes some pretty strong medication and ongoing treatment to keep it under control.
Sometimes the medicine needs some help, though, and that’s where gluten comes into the story.
After a few hospital visits, we decided to try dramatically lowering my husband’s gluten intake, to reduce his dairy consumption, and to have him avoid white flours and refined sugars even when he did “cheat.” After all, it couldn’t hurt, and it might help.
Six months later? Wow. He does cheat sometimes, but he’s so much better. And I’ve gotten better at baking him recipes that convince him not to miss the wheat.
What a fun way to celebrate your son’s half birthday! And I agree, any excuse to eat more sweets is always better! π This candy corn cookies sound fantastic! I’m planning on making cake mix cookies soon, so I will have to try this out!
Gayle @ Pumpkin ‘N Spice recently posted…Caramel Apple Pie Milkshake
Oooh, can’t wait to see you what you come up with for your cookies, Gayle! Cake mix cookies are the best. They always bake up so perfectly!
If this isn’t the best of the bests then I don’t know what is. The cake mix and candy corn is a total win Mir! Good thinking my friend, the kids will love me forever now π
Mary Frances recently posted…{Vegan and Gluten Free} Ginger Walnut Apple Pie Bars
Thanks, Mary Frances! It’s easy to ply kids with food to win their hearts! π
These cookies look fantastic! I big puffy heart candy corn, so I’m pretty sure I could devour a whole batch of these.
Aimee @ ShugarySweets recently posted…Shugary Sweets Top Ten
Well, if you big puffy heart it, you’ve gotta go there! They’re easy to make and believe me, they go fast. Thanks, Aimee!
My son oldest son loves to talk about his half birthday. We don’t celebrate it, but I know he’d love to! These cookies are so fun and a great way to celebrate!
marcie recently posted…Pan Seared Pork Chops with Spicy Apple Chutney
I still celebrate mine, Marcie! Can’t help it. I’m a child at heart!
I think they turned out amazing with just few fun ingredients! Vanilla pudding mix is sounds great! Beautiful cookies, kids will like them for Halloween!
Mira recently posted…Healthy Apple, Oat And Pecan Muffins
I’m a big fan of Halloween cookies, Mira! And I love an easy recipe with few ingredients that tastes more complex!
Thee cookies look so yummy and delicious Mir – pinned!
Trish – Mom On Timeout recently posted…Pumpkin Spice Caramels
Thanks much for the pin, Trish! My son is eating one at this very moment.
What a sweet half birthday treat! Adding the candy corn is so fun.
Erin | The Law Student’s Wife recently posted…Balsamic Brussels Sprouts, Bacon & Feta Pizza
Candy corn is always fun! I have to not buy a lot, though, because it’s massively addictive. Thanks, Erin!
Happy half birthday to your son, Mir! I’m sure he loved these cookies, they look delicious. I love making cake mix cookies, I’ll have to try the candy corn out for Halloween! Thanks for sharing π
Danielle recently posted…Crockpot Apple Butter
He actually liked them, which is saying a lot for such a picky eater! Definitely try it out. Very seasonal. Thanks, Danielle!
What fun cookies! I’m sure kids will love these π
Manali @ CookWithManali recently posted…Roasted Tomato Bruschetta
They sure do! But I’ve found adults do, too. Thanks, Manali!
These are so pretty! I just love the colors π YUM-O!
Michele @ Two Raspberries recently posted…Sweet Debbieβs Double Chocolate Chip Glazed Donut Holes
Thanks, Michele! Anything with candy corn makes me super happy!
Nice One I really Loooove Candy Corn
Yeah, kiddo. I know.
I do love celebrating my half birthday!