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 (if using).

3. Shape & Bake

Scoop 1.5-tbsp portions onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Flatten slightly (they won’t spread much).

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 mins until edges are golden.

🍪 Texture Tip: For chewier cookies, underbake slightly (they firm up as they cool!).

4. Cool & Enjoy!

Let cool 10 mins on the tray (they’re fragile when hot!).

Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.