Walnut Date Cookies

I wanted to create a nutrient-dense cookie that could also fulfill a sweet craving! This recipe includes a variety of ingredients some of which include: dates and walnuts. If you have other favorite dried fruits or nuts, a swap can easily be made to better meet your personal preferences.

Check out this article to learn more about the health benefits of walnuts!

Servings: 20
Serving size: 1 cookie

Ingredients for walnut date cookies:

• 1 cup crunchy peanut butter
• 2 tbsp dairy-free butter
• ¼ cup Truvia Baking Blend
• 1 egg
•   ½ cup Quaker Old Fashioned Oats
•   1 tsp baking soda
•   ¼ tsp kosher salt
•   1/4 cup walnut pieces
•   1/4 cup dates, chopped
•   1/4 cup raisins

Directions for walnut date cookies:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray
3. In a large bowl, cream together Truvia baking Blend, dairy-free butter, and peanut butter
4. Add in egg and mix until well combined
5. Add in dry ingredients: oats, baking soda, and salt
6. Gently mix in walnuts, dates, and raisins
7. Use a small cookie scoop to portion mixture into 20 small cookies
8. Bake cookies at 350 degrees for 10 minutes