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Healthy Oatmeal Walnut Cookies
These soft and thick healthy oatmeal cookies are a real treat! Packed with melty chocolate chips and crunchy walnuts, they’re the perfect healthier dessert—naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 18 cookies
Calories: 161 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup coconut oil melted
- ¾ cup coconut sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup all-purpose flour gluten-free 1:1 baking flour or regular AP flour
- 1¼ cups rolled oats gluten-free if needed
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup walnuts toasted (8 minutes at 350°F)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil and coconut sugar. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and whisk until smooth. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, oats, and baking soda. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips and toasted walnuts.
- Scoop the dough into 2-tablespoon-sized portions (use a medium cookie scoop) and roll each into a ball. Place on the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly—they won’t spread much while baking.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the cookies are puffy and the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy!
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Notes
- Coconut oil – Swap with melted butter or a neutral oil like avocado oil.
- Coconut sugar – Replace with brown sugar (light or dark brown sugar works the same).
- Rolled oats – Quick oats work great, but avoid steel-cut oats as they won’t soften properly.
- Walnuts – Swap with pecans, almonds, or sunflower seeds for a nut-free alternative.
- Other Additions: Feel free to add ½ cup of dried fruit (like raisins or cranberries) or shredded coconut.
- Storing: To store these healthy oatmeal cookies, keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze them in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months.
- Freezing Cookie Dough: you can freeze the cookie dough! Scoop it into portions, roll into balls, and place them on a baking sheet to freeze until firm. Then transfer the dough balls to a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to bake, place them on a baking sheet and add a couple of extra minutes to the baking time—no need to thaw!
Nutrition Information
Calories
161kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.001g
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
63mg
(3%)
Potassium
42mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
15IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.03mg
(0%)
Calcium
8mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 161kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 63mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 42mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.