The OAT FLOUR AND WALNUT COOKIES are the perfect choice for those who enjoy starting the day with taste but without sacrificing lightness. Made with simple, natural ingredients, these cookies capture the rustic flavor of oats and the crunch of walnuts, without the addition of butter. The result is a healthy, nutritious and aromatic treat, perfect to accompany a cup of tea, coffee or plant-based milk.
Oat flour, rich in fiber and naturally sweet, gives the cookies a crumbly but slightly chewy texture that melts pleasantly in the mouth. The walnuts, with their pronounced toasted flavor, add a crunchy touch and provide valuable healthy fats, vitamins and minerals.
Using vegetable oil instead of butter makes the dough lighter but still indulgent, while the brown sugar adds a caramel note that pairs perfectly with the other ingredients.
Easy to prepare and ready in a few minutes, these cookies are ideal for those looking for a healthier alternative to traditional sweets without giving up the pleasure of a homemade sweet treat.
Great for breakfast, as a snack to curb hunger or as a small dessert after dinner, they keep well for several days while retaining their aroma.
A recipe that combines wellness and taste, perfect for lovers of authentic flavors and wholesome preparations. Try them in their classic version or customize them with chocolate chips, raisins or a pinch of cinnamon to make them even more irresistible.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very inexpensive
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 10 pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 174.99 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 18.85 (g) of which sugars 6.55 (g)
- Proteins 3.49 (g)
- Fat 9.86 (g) of which saturated 1.10 (g)of which unsaturated 5.09 (g)
- Fibers 1.31 (g)
- Sodium 49.94 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 38 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1 cup oat flour (or finely ground oats)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Half teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 5 tablespoons brown sugar (packed)
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 egg (medium, at room temperature)
- 3 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 oz walnut kernels (about 1/2 cup chopped)
- 2 tablespoons milk (if needed)
For the oat flour and walnut cookies you will need
- 1 Mixer
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Sieve
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Spoon
- 1 Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Preparation — oat flour and walnut cookies
If you use rolled oats, finely grind them in a mixer.
In a bowl, combine the oat flour, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon and mix.
Add the egg and the oil, then mix with a spoon.
If the dough is too dry, add a couple of tablespoons of milk until you obtain a soft but moldable consistency.Fold in the chopped walnuts and mix until evenly distributed.
Take small portions of dough weighing about 1.4 oz (40 g), roll them into balls and place them, slightly spaced apart, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Flatten them slightly.
Bake the oat flour and walnut cookies in a preheated conventional oven at 356°F for 15 minutes, until golden.
Remove from the oven and let them cool completely. They will become crunchy on the outside and slightly soft inside.
