•INGREDIENTS:
1 ½ cups rolled oats
½ cup whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped dates
½ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup honey or maple syrup
¼ cup melted coconut oil (or butter)
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
•INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Add Dates and Walnuts: Stir in the chopped dates and walnuts until evenly distributed.
4. Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil (or butter), egg, and vanilla extract.
5. Combine: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until everything is well combined.
6. Shape Cookies: Using your hands or a cookie scoop, form dough into small balls and flatten slightly onto the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Let the cookies cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.
8. Optional: Dust the cookies with a light sprinkle of powdered sugar before serving.
Enjoy your wholesome, chewy oatmeal cookies with the natural sweetness of dates and the crunch of walnuts!
