Walnut Date Cookies (The Healthiest Cookies EVER)
These Walnut Date Cookies are naturally sweetened, gluten-free, and packed with crunchy walnuts and warm cinnamon. Super easy to prepare using wholesome ingredients for a healthy snack that's utterly craveable.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large bowl for mixing ingredients
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 cup walnuts chopped
- 1 cup Medjool dates pitted and chopped
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine almond flour, rolled oats, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- Add chopped dates and walnuts, and stir until evenly distributed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract together until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until fully mixed. Dough will be sticky.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dollops onto the lined baking sheet, 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden.
- Cool on baking sheet a few minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Cool completely before storing. Store in airtight container for freshness. Cookies freeze well for up to 3 months.