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    Cranberry Walnut Oatmeal Cookies {Gluten Free + Refined Sugar Free + Dairy Free}

    Published on Dec 13, 2017 Β· Last updated on Aug 24, 2021 Β·

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    These oatmeal cookies are a healthier take on a favorite holiday flavor combo: cranberry + walnuts. Perfect as part of a Christmas cookie tray or as a treat!

    Cranberry Walnut Oatmeal Cookies #GlutenFree #RefinedSugarFree #Dairy Free

    It's this time of year when all I seem to see on my Instagram feed and everywhere on the Internet is Christmas cookies, cinnamon rolls and gingerbread everything. Oh, and let's not forget peppermint everything, too. And I'm not complaining one bit you guys, I love the holidays! Such magical times ✨

    I'm so not complaining that I'm actually contributing to the craziness myself with plenty of cookies and other treat recipes (did you miss my peanut butter chocolate fudge this week?!). Today, in good Wintery/Holidaywy fashion, I wanted to share these cranberry walnut oat cookies, because what says more "holidays" than cranberries?!

    Cranberry Walnut Oatmeal Cookies #GlutenFree #RefinedSugarFree #Dairy Free

    They're just like your favorite oatmeal cookies, but dressed up for the holidays with the addition of cranberries and walnuts. Of course, you knew I would also "healthify" them a bit by using no refined sugar and no refined flour. Instead, my favorite coconut sugar makes an apparition as well as oat flour and almond flour. These cookies have a perfect soft/chewy texture that I love!

    Enjoy!

    Cranberry Walnut Oatmeal Cookies #GlutenFree #RefinedSugarFree #Dairy Free

    Cranberry Walnut Oatmeal Cookies #GlutenFree #RefinedSugarFree #Dairy Free
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    Cranberry Walnut Oatmeal Cookies {Gluten Free + Refined Sugar Free + Dairy Free}

    These oatmeal cookies are a healthier take on a favorite holiday flavor combo: cranberry + walnuts. Perfect as part of a Christmas cookie tray or as a treat!

    Course Dessert, Treat
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 25 minutes
    Total Time 40 minutes
    Servings 17 cookies
    Calories 178 kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 ¾ cup oats
    • ¾ cup almond flour
    • ¼ cup tapioca flour or arrowroot starch
    • ¾ cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¾ teaspoons sea salt
    • ½ cup coconut oil liquified
    • 1 large egg
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • ½ cup walnuts chopped finely
    • ⅓ cup dried cranberries

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350F/175C degrees.
    2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together oats, almond meal, tapioca or arrowroot starch, coconut sugar, baking soda and sea salt. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together coconut oil, egg, and vanilla. Mix in wet ingredients into the dry until well combined, then fold in walnuts and dried cranberries. Mix with your hands until the mixture resembles oatmeal cookie dough.
    3. Chill dough for 30 minutes, then roll into balls (I used a standard ice cream scoop for even sized balls) and flatten with the palms of your hands (they will spread just a little bit). Repeat until you have about 17 cookies. Add to a cookie sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes or until browned around the edges and bottom. Cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes before serving.
    Nutrition Facts
    Cranberry Walnut Oatmeal Cookies {Gluten Free + Refined Sugar Free + Dairy Free}
    Amount Per Serving (1 cookie)
    Calories 178 Calories from Fat 99
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 11g17%
    Saturated Fat 6g38%
    Cholesterol 9mg3%
    Sodium 136mg6%
    Potassium 48mg1%
    Carbohydrates 16g5%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 6g7%
    Protein 2g4%
    Vitamin A 15IU0%
    Calcium 20mg2%
    Iron 0.7mg4%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

     

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    Comments

    1. Catherine

      December 13, 2017 at 10:19 pm

      These cookies look so chewy and delicious...I love that deep golden color. I will have to make these for my niece who can't have gluten.

      • Marie

        December 14, 2017 at 11:00 am

        Thanks Catherine! I hope your niece will love them πŸ™‚

    2. Jillian

      December 13, 2017 at 11:06 pm

      I love a good festive cookie! Thank you for sharing!

      • Marie

        December 14, 2017 at 10:58 am

        Aren't they the best?! Thanks Jillian!

    3. Heidy

      December 13, 2017 at 11:09 pm

      These look wonderful. I have been trying to cut out gluton in our household ...This looks like a sound cookie recipe I would enjoy.

      • Marie

        December 14, 2017 at 10:57 am

        I think it's definitely a recipe anyone would enjoy, gluten eaters or not πŸ™‚

    4. Rebecca | Let's Eat Cake

      December 13, 2017 at 11:12 pm

      Love this! I have been looking for a sugar-free cookie for this holiday season and this looks like it might be the winner!

      • Marie

        December 14, 2017 at 11:01 am

        Thanks Rebecca πŸ™‚ I'd be excited if you made them!

    5. Dana

      December 13, 2017 at 11:36 pm

      I was literally *just* talking Christmas cookies with my husband, and we agreed that we need to make oatmeal cookies. Haha. These look fantastic! <3

      • Marie

        December 14, 2017 at 10:51 am

        Haha it's a sign you should make them Dana! πŸ˜‰

    6. Karen

      December 14, 2017 at 6:41 pm

      Instead of finely chopped walnuts, could you use ground walnuts?

      • Marie

        December 15, 2017 at 2:54 pm

        You could for sure but the texture would be a bit different. The chopped walnuts add some crunch!

    7. Diego Lopes

      December 18, 2017 at 9:59 pm

      Simply love cranberry cookies, can't wait to make this gluten free version! Thanks for sharing!!

      • Marie

        December 22, 2017 at 2:30 pm

        My pleasure Diego, hope you'll love them!

    8. Kathy Todd

      November 02, 2018 at 9:17 pm

      I've had this recipe for a while and just today made a double batch. Wow! These are awesome! Followed the recipe completely and they are delicious.I'm really impressed by their texture and flavor. Now I just have to figure out how not to eat them all myself!

      • Marie

        December 11, 2018 at 9:48 am

        Now that's a challenge! haha. So happy to hear you loved them Kathy!

    9. Chrissy

      February 20, 2019 at 4:00 am

      Just made these. I changed the add-ins to make more of a "trail mix" version. One batch was crispy and the other was under cooked and gooey. The gooey batch is absolutely to die for.

      • Marie

        February 20, 2019 at 1:30 pm

        I'm curious to know what add-ins you used! Thanks for your great review Chrissy, now I want to make them again πŸ™‚

    10. juanita mcdowell

      September 02, 2019 at 12:02 am

      I made these yesterday and oh my! Fantastic. Thank you for sharing this recipe. I added a 1/2 tsp of chia seeds and a tsp of cinnamon and they were wonderful. Next time I will double the recipe. My husband and I destroyed these in 1 day...lol. That's how good they are. Thanks again.

      • Marie

        May 08, 2020 at 1:21 am

        Hi there Juanita! Oh, I can totally understand the impulse to double the amount! Aren't these just addictive? Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts along with your modifications! Love the idea of adding chia seeds for a nutritional boost. Thanks again

    11. Georjean Hubner

      September 27, 2020 at 11:40 pm

      Made your oatmeal cranberry cookies and they were a huge hit! My non paleo boyfriend boyfriend even loved them and requested more the next day! That was a first! I love your site even though we are both in our 60's. I look forward to trying more of your recipes and workouts. Thank you!

      • Marie

        October 03, 2020 at 8:02 pm

        Thanks so much for your stellar review Georjen, very happy to hear you both loved them!

    12. Michele

      January 15, 2021 at 1:24 am

      Love this recipe! Just made them and they are super yummy!

      • Marie

        January 18, 2021 at 5:08 pm

        Oh amazing! Thanks so much for sharing and enjoy!

    13. Nanette

      January 20, 2021 at 7:56 am

      Everyone loved these cookies. Even the nay sayers of β€œhealthy” foods asked for more!! I subbed the arrowroot for oat flour and added 1/4 cup grated apple. Yummmm!!

      • Marie

        January 21, 2021 at 4:33 pm

        Amazing! And thanks for mentioning the substitution

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