Date & Walnut Cookies (No Sugar, No White Flour)

Craving a sweet treat that won't derail your healthy eating goals? Look no further! These Date & Walnut Cookies are naturally sweetened and made without any white flour, making them a perfect guilt-free indulgence. They're soft, chewy, and packed with wholesome goodness.



Wholesome Ingredients You'll Love

Here's what you'll need to whip up a batch of these delicious cookies:

  • 1 cup oat flour (or simply finely ground rolled oats)
  • 1/3 cup ragi flour (this is optional, but adds a lovely earthy note and extra nutrients!)
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup pitted dates, soaked in warm water for about 10 minutes (this makes them super soft and easy to blend!)
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

Easy-Peasy Baking Instructions

Let's get baking!

  1. Prep your oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This prevents sticking and makes cleanup a breeze.
  2. Combine the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the oat flour, ragi flour (if using), baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Blend the wet ingredients: In a blender or food processor, combine the soaked dates, oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
  4. Mix it all up: Pour the date mixture into the bowl with your dry ingredients. Stir everything together until just combined – be careful not to overmix!
  5. Fold in the walnuts: Gently fold in the chopped walnuts. These add a delightful crunch and nutty flavor.
  6. Form your cookies: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto your prepared baking sheet. You can flatten them slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers if you like.
  7. Bake to perfection: Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges turn a beautiful golden brown.
  8. Cool down: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them firm up.

Enjoy these wholesome Date & Walnut Cookies as a snack, with your coffee, or whenever you need a little something sweet. They're so good, you won't even miss the sugar or white flour!

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