Oatmeal Date Walnut Cookies (vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar free)
These oatmeal date walnut cookies are my favorite oatmeal cookies EVER! I normally love chocolate chip oatmeal cookies, but these are amazing and I think I like them even more. It's nutty, perfectly sweet, caramelly from the dates, and so delicious! You won't even miss the chocolate! They are so wholesome, vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar free.
6medjool dates, pitted and chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1/3cupchopped walnuts
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
In a small bowl, make flax egg by combining the ground flaxseed with water. Stir to combine and set aside for 5 minutes to thicken.
In a large bowl, combine oats, oat flour, coconut sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Whisk until well combined.
In a medium bowl, combine the flax egg, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined
Add the wet to the dry and stir with a spatula until combined. Fold in the chopped dates and walnuts.
Scoop 1.5-2 tablespoons of cookie dough onto the baking sheet. Bake for 10-14 minutes depending on the size of your cookies. Let it cool on the baking pan for 15 minutes. Sprinkle flaky salt on top if desired. Then transfer cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely. Enjoy!