Full recipe>>> These cookies are naturally sweet, hearty, and packed with brain-boosting healthy fats. Since they contain no eggs or flour, they are incredibly easy to whip up and safe to eat “raw” as energy bites if you prefer!
Ingredients
Oats: 2 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned)
Dates: 1 cup pitted Medjool dates (soaked in warm water for 10 mins if firm)
Walnuts: ½ cup chopped walnuts
Binding: 1 large ripe banana (mashed) OR ¼ cup applesauce
Flavor: 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt
Optional: A dusting of coconut flour or powdered erythritol (for the look in the photo)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Prep the Base: Pulse 1 cup of the oats in a blender until they reach a flour-like consistency. Leave the other cup whole for texture.
Create the Paste: Blend the soaked dates and mashed banana together until a thick, sticky paste forms.
Mix: In a large bowl, combine the oat flour, whole oats, date paste, chopped walnuts, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Fold until a thick dough forms.
Shape: Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie. Roll into a ball and flatten into a disc (these won’t spread much in the oven).
Bake: Place on a parchment-lined tray and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 12–15 minutes until the edges are golden.
Cool: Let them cool completely on the tray to allow them to firm up.
Nutritional Info & Benefits
Yields: 12 Cookies | Serving Size: 1 Cookie