Wholesome Oat Cookies with Dried Fruit & Nuts

INGREDIENTS:

Dry Ingredients

1 ½ cups rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)

½ cup whole wheat flour (or almond flour for GF)

1 tsp cinnamon

½ tsp baking soda

¼ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

⅓ cup honey (or maple syrup for vegan)

¼ cup coconut oil, melted (or olive oil)

1 egg (or flax egg for vegan)

1 tsp vanilla extract

Mix-Ins

½ cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)

½ cup dried fruit (cranberries, apricots, or raisins)

Optional: 2 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseeds (for extra fiber)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Mix Dry & Wet Ingredients Separately

In a large bowl, whisk oats, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.

In another bowl, mix honey, melted coconut oil, egg, and vanilla.

🔥 Pro Tip: If dough seems too wet, add 1-2 tbsp extra oats!

2. Combine & Fold in Goodies

Pour wet mix into dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.

Fold in nuts, dried fruit, and seeds …