Healthy Oatmeal Date Walnut Cookies Recipe

Craving a delicious and healthy cookie that satisfies your sweet tooth without the guilt? These Oatmeal Date Walnut Cookies are a game-changer! Inspired by a beloved recipe, I've tweaked it to reduce sugar while maintaining that irresistible flavor. Imagine chewy oatmeal cookies bursting with the rich sweetness of dates and crunchy walnuts – perfect for a wholesome snack, kids' lunches, or a freezer-friendly treat you can enjoy anytime. Make a big batch on Sunday and enjoy all week!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Calories 82.8 kcal

Protein 2g

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Ingredients for Healthy Oatmeal Date Walnut Cookies

1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
2 cups rolled oats
Baking Powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
Fine Sea Salt
Raw Sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup chopped dates
Plain Soymilk
Canola Oil
Natural Applesauce
¼ cup molasses
¼ cup maple syrup

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How to Make Healthy Oatmeal Date Walnut Cookies

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: 2 cups rolled oats, 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
In a separate bowl, combine the wet ingredients: ½ cup unsweetened applesauce, ¼ cup maple syrup, ¼ cup molasses, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 cup chopped dates, 1 cup chopped walnuts.
Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
If the batter is too dry, add 1-2 tablespoons of applesauce, one at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
Use a small cookie scoop or spoon to drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
Remove from oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature or freeze them for longer storage. Enjoy!
**Variation:** For dairy-free chocolate chip cookies, substitute 1 cup of dairy-free chocolate chips for the walnuts and omit the molasses and maple syrup. Adjust sweetness to taste.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

25g

Fat

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Healthy Oatmeal Date Walnut Cookies?

Healthy Oatmeal Date Walnut Cookies takes about 45 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Healthy Oatmeal Date Walnut Cookies?

Healthy Oatmeal Date Walnut Cookies has approximately 82.8 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 5 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Healthy Oatmeal Date Walnut Cookies?

The key ingredients for Healthy Oatmeal Date Walnut Cookies are Whole Wheat Flour, Rolled Oats, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Fine Sea Salt, Raw Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.