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A stack of golden brown healthy oatmeal walnut cookies on a cooling rack.
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Healthy Oatmeal Walnut Cookies

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Servings: 18 servings
Calories: 125kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups old -fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 large egg , room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and sea salt.
  • In a separate large bowl, whisk the melted coconut oil and maple syrup until combined.
  • Add the egg and vanilla extract to the wet mixture and whisk vigorously until the emulsion is smooth.
  • Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula until no dry flour streaks remain.
  • Fold the chopped walnuts into the dough until evenly distributed.
  • Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  • Gently press down on each cookie to flatten slightly, as these cookies do not spread significantly during baking.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are firm and lightly golden.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.