Oatmeal Date cookies
A delicious and nutritious treat, these oatmeal date cookies are offer a wholesome snack option that’s perfect for a quick energy boost or a guilt-free dessert. Easy to prepare and loaded with wholesome ingredients, these cookies combine chewy texture with a rich, caramel-like sweetness — ideal for anyone seeking a healthy alternative to traditional cookies.
Ingredients
- 2 Cups quick oatmeal or oat flour
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- 2 ½ Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 ½ Tablespoons Maple Syrup
- 1/4 Teaspoon salt
- 1/4 Teaspoon Baking powder
- 3/4 Cup water
- 200 g Date paste
Instructions
- Preheat oven at 180°C/ 365°F.
- Finly ground the instant (quick) oats in a food processor. Place in a medium bowl.
- Add flour, salt, baking powder, maple syrup and vegetable oil. Mix all together, then add water gradually so you can control the consistency of the dough.
- Take a small ball of date paste, and a medium ball of the oatmeal dough.
- Fill the dough with date paste, close firmly and flatten with your hands palm. Repeat.
- Place cookies in a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
- Bake in preheated oven 180°C/ 365°F for 7 minutes or until light golden edges.
- Cool down before serving.