Here’s a Healthy Oat Cookies with Dried Fruit & Nuts recipe — naturally sweetened, packed with fiber, and perfect as an energy-boosting snack or breakfast-on-the-go. No refined sugar, no butter, just wholesome goodness!
Healthy Oat Cookies with Dried Fruit & Nuts
Ingredients (Makes ~12 cookies)
- 1 ½ cups (135g) rolled oats
- ½ cup (60g) whole wheat flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- ⅓ cup (80ml) coconut oil or olive oil, melted
- ¼ cup (60ml) maple syrup or honey
- 1 egg (or flax egg for vegan: 1 tbsp flaxseed + 3 tbsp water)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped dried fruit (e.g., cranberries, raisins, apricots, dates)
- ½ cup chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts, almonds, pecans)
- Optional: 2 tbsp chia seeds, flaxseeds, or shredded coconut