Maple Walnut Oatmeal Cookies

It’s alway nice to have a good cookie recipe that’s not loaded with sugar.  You would say that this one even somewhat healthy – as far as cookies go.

This recipe is vegan, sweetened with maple syrup and has more oats than anything else.

Added bonus – no baking powder.

Grinding up the walnuts gives a rich flavor and texture that replaces butter in traditional cookies.

I have used whole wheat pastry flour here but you can substitute rice flour if you want to make it gluten free.

Other oils like safflower, sunflower or a light olive could also work.

If you want to add raisins, currents or other chopped dried fruit that’s always an option.

For added deliciousness, steam raisins or currents for 5 minutes before adding.

This is a great snacking cookie by itself and it also goes with lots of other foods. My current favorite combo is with Strawberry Rhubarb Compote.