Cranberry Walnut Oatmeal Cookies

🍪 Mediterranean Cranberry Walnut Oatmeal Cookies

📝 Description

These Cranberry Walnut Oatmeal Cookies are inspired by Mediterranean baking—whole oats, olive oil, nuts, and fruit, lightly sweetened and free from refined butter-heavy doughs. They’re chewy on the inside, lightly crisp on the edges, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a healthier dessert.

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🛒 Ingredients (Makes 10–12 cookies)

• 1½ cups rolled oats

• ½ cup whole wheat flour (or oat flour)

• ⅓ cup chopped walnuts

• ⅓ cup dried cranberries (unsweetened if possible)

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• ½ tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp salt

• 1 large egg

• ⅓ cup pure maple syrup or honey

• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven
   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Mix dry ingredients
   In a bowl, combine oats, flour, walnuts, cranberries, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.

3. Mix wet ingredients
   Whisk egg, maple syrup, olive oil, and vanilla in another bowl.

4. Combine
   Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients until fully combined.

5. Shape cookies
   Scoop spoonfuls onto baking sheet and flatten slightly.

6. Bake
   Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.

7. Cool
   Let cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring.

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🫒 Mediterranean Nutrition Highlights

• Whole grains & fiber-rich

• Healthy fats from olive oil & walnuts

• Naturally sweetened

• No butter or refined sugar

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❓ Q & A

Q: Can I make these gluten-free?
A: Yes—use certified gluten-free oats and oat flour.

Q: Can I reduce sweetness?
A: Absolutely. Reduce maple syrup to ¼ cup if desired.

Q: Are these cookies soft or crunchy?
A: Soft and chewy with lightly crisp edges.

Q: Can I freeze them?
A: Yes—freeze baked cookies up to 2 months.

Q: Can I add chocolate?
A: Yes—dark chocolate chips pair beautifully.