Description
Delightful date walnut breakfast cookies bring wholesome morning energy with nutty richness and natural sweetness. Sweet comfort meets nutritious indulgence you can savor without guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 cup (96g) rolled oats
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup (85g) chopped Medjool dates
- 1/4 cup (30g) chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup (60g) almond butter
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare an oven-safe baking surface by lining a sheet with parchment paper and heating the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Create a dry mixture by thoroughly blending rolled oats, finely chopped walnuts, diced dates, ground cinnamon, and sea salt in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Craft a smooth liquid combination by vigorously whisking the egg, creamy almond butter, and aromatic vanilla extract until fully integrated.
- Merge the liquid components with the dry ingredients, stirring diligently until a cohesive, slightly tacky dough materializes.
- Using a tablespoon, portion out uniform dollops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, gently pressing each mound with fingertips or a utensil to create rustic, flattened rounds.
- Position the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast the cookies for 10-12 minutes, monitoring until the perimeter transforms into a rich golden-brown hue.
- Allow the freshly baked treats to rest momentarily on the baking sheet, then delicately transfer them to a wire cooling rack, permitting complete temperature reduction before serving.
Notes
- Swap almond butter with sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version perfect for school lunches or allergies.
- For extra protein boost, mix in a scoop of vanilla protein powder into the dry ingredients before combining with wet ingredients.
- Customize sweetness by adjusting dates quantity or adding a drizzle of honey for more caramelized flavor profile.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer preservation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 27mg