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Healthy Oat Cookies With Dried Fruit & Nuts

Healthy Oat Cookies With Dried Fruit & Nuts
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These healthy oat cookies are the perfect guilt-free treat, packed with fiber-rich oats, crunchy nuts, and sweet dried fruits. They’re naturally sweetened, easy to prepare, and ideal for breakfast, snack time, or dessert. Great for meal prep and lunch boxes!

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups rolled oats

  • ¾ cup whole wheat flour

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • ½ cup chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts)

  • ½ cup chopped dried fruit (e.g., cranberries, raisins, apricots)

  • ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup

  • ¼ cup coconut oil or olive oil

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 2 tbsp milk (plant-based or dairy)

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

  • In a large bowl, mix oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

  • Stir in chopped nuts and dried fruit.

  • In another bowl, whisk honey (or maple syrup), oil, egg, vanilla, and milk until well combined.

  • Combine wet and dry ingredients. Stir until dough forms.

  • Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough, shape into a ball, and place on the tray. Flatten slightly.

  • Bake for 12–14 minutes or until edges are golden.

  • Cool on a wire rack before storing.

Notes

  • You can swap nuts or fruits for what you have on hand.

  • Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

  • For vegan cookies, replace the egg with a flax egg.

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