Healthy Date Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies

These date oatmeal breakfast cookies are naturally sweetened, gluten free and vegan! They’re a great grab and go option to get your day started.

stacked healthy date oatmeal breakfast cookies

If you’re looking for a healthy breakfast option but feel like you’re stuck in a rut, try making these Date Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies! First of all, who doesn’t want cookies for breakfast, right? But even better, these healthy cookies are gluten free and vegan!

healthy vegan date studded oatmeal breakfast cookies on a wire cooking rack

What makes these breakfast cookies so delicious

  • A hint of cinnamon and orange zest gives these breakfast cookies the most heavenly flavor.
  • Oats, almond flour and almond butter provide protein and fiber to fuel your morning!
  • These cookies have a soft, fluffy texture- they’re perfect to enjoy alongside a cup of morning coffee or tea.
  • These oatmeal breakfast cookies are naturally sweetened with ingredients like applesauce, maple syrup and chopped dates.
ingredients needed for making healthy vegan oatmeal breakfast cookies

I used Pitted Fresh Medjool Dates from Natural Delights for these breakfast cookies. I love how they add an extra pop of natural sweetness in every bite!

vegan oatmeal cookie dough in a white bowl

Making these date oatmeal breakfast cookies couldn’t be easier!

To make these date oatmeal breakfast cookies, start by making a flax egg. Mix together 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed and 5 tablespoons water in a small bowl and set aside to thicken.

Next, combine all the dry ingredients together in one bowl and the wet ingredients (including the flax egg) in a separate bowl. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

Lastly, fold in the chopped dates. I like to reserve some of the chopped dates to add to the tops of the cookies just before baking.

Place 1/4 cup sized scoops on parchment lined baking sheets. Bake them for 20-23 minutes or until the edges become golden and crispy.

stacked healthy vegan oatmeal breakfast cookies stuffed with chopped dates

Variations

Try adding up to 1/3 cup of chopped nuts such as walnuts or pistachios for extra crunch, plant-based protein and healthy fats.

Instead of almond butter, feel free to use another nut or seed butter such as cashew butter, peanut butter or sunflower seed butter.

2 halves of a vegan date breakfast cookie stacked with some crumbs on the side

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Thank you to Natural Delights for sponsoring this post! As always all opinions are my own.

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Healthy Date Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies

These date oatmeal breakfast cookies are naturally sweetened, gluten free and vegan! They're a great grab and go option to get your day started.

Course Breakfast, brunch, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Gluten-free, healthy, Vegan
Keyword breakfast, breakfast ideas, cookies recipe, gluten free, healthy breakfast cookies, vegan, vegan dessert
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 100 kcal
Author Denisse

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
  • 5 tablespoons water
  • 1 cup oat flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 cup almond butter
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1/2 cup chopped dates about 6-7 pitted dates

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the flaxseed and water. Let sit for about 5 minutes to thicken.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, add oat flour, oats, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Stir to combine.
  4. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the flaxseed mixture, almond butter, coconut oil, applesauce, maple syrup, vanilla extract and orange zest.
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Fold in the dates.
  6. Use a large cookie scoop or 1/4 measuring cup to scoop rounds onto the baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 20-23 minutes, or until cookies are lightly browned around the edges. Cool on the pan for a few minutes, then transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week.

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Comments

    1. Denisse Post author

      Actually, oats do not contain any gluten whatsoever. However, they may come in contact with gluten-containing grains such as wheat, rye and barley at the farm, in storage or during transportation, so some may choose to avoid it if they are extremely allergic to gluten or have celiac disease.

      Glad you are liking them!

      Reply
  1. Annalea

    Absolutely AMAZING!!! I used date syrup instead of maple, which made the finished cookie darker, and added a cup of rough chopped toasted walnuts. Will absolutely make again! Thanks for the great recipe!!!

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    1. Veronica Gelso

      Really LOVE these cookies! I just increased some of the ingredients for even more flavor. Doubled the amout of dates from 1/2 cup to 1 cup, increased orange zest to 2 teaspoons & cinnamon to 1 1/2 teaspoon and added little more maple syrup. I will add pecans or walnuts next time for that added crunch. That orange zest gives it a just the right “pop”. I also was delightfully surprised to see they raised a bit while baking………..Was wondering if you have figured the nutritional values yet. Especially calories, fiber, protein, & carbs. Somebody in a comment posted carbs, fat & protein for muffins. Don’t know if that was for these cookies. Once again, GREAT RECIPE! Feb 16, 2024

      Reply
  2. LeighAnn

    Best Cookie Recipe!!! Love the orange zest goes perfectly well with the dates & gives it that special kick. However I skipped out the coconut oil & instead added unsweetened almond milk.

    Reply
  3. Virginia

    These are delicious and so easy to make. At first blush it seems like a lot of ingredients but I didn’t get distracted and went ahead anyway. Love the orange zest…. totally lifts this from cookie to COOKIE.

    Reply
  4. Tracey

    Excellent recipe. I make these ahead for breakfast at work. I tried using pure date paste and that works well too. My daughter loves them too, now making double batches! Thank you!

    Reply
  5. Jill

    Absolute YUMMINESS! I followed recipe and added a couple tbsps of hemp hearts for additional nutrients. These will undoubtedly be a biweekly staple in my house and looking forward to experimenting with different add-ins. Thank you for my new perfect healthy breakfast cookie.

    Reply

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