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Date Walnut Breakfast Cookies

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These date walnut breakfast cookies are chewy, naturally sweetened, and packed with oats, nuts, and fruit. They’re perfect as a grab-and-go breakfast or a wholesome snack that feels indulgent but is made with better-for-you ingredients.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12–14 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cookies
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack, Healthy Recipes
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
  • 1 ripe banana, mashed
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter or almond butter
  • 1 egg (or flax egg for vegan option)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Blend dates: In a food processor, pulse pitted dates with mashed banana until smooth.
  3. Mix: Stir date-banana mixture with peanut butter, egg, vanilla, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Fold in oats and walnuts.
  4. Scoop: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared sheet, flatten slightly.
  5. Bake: Bake 12–14 minutes, until golden around edges.
  6. Cool: Let cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Sweeter option: Add dark chocolate chips.
  • Nut swaps: Replace walnuts with pecans or almonds.
  • Texture boost: Stir in shredded coconut or dried cranberries.
  • Extra protein: Mix in a scoop of protein powder.

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