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    Author: Donna | Published: Feb 17, 2021 |

    Pecan Dark Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

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    Oatmeal Cookies

    Buttery pecans and dark chocolate chunks embedded into oaty goodness - what more could you want in an oatmeal cookie? These Pecan Dark Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies are so easy to make and so moreish you won't be able to stop at just one.

    stack of 3 dark chocolate oatmeal cookies against a white background

    Pecan Dark Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

    Sit down and enjoy some oatmeal cookies with a twist.

    Don't worry, they are really easy to make.

    You are going to need:

    • coconut oil
    • coconut sugar
    • pure vanilla extract
    • an egg (for vegans this worked with 1 flax egg as well - see notes)
    • whole wheat flour
    • baking soda
    • ground cinnamon
    • sea salt
    • rolled oats
    • dark chocolate chopped into chunks
    • pecans 

    That's it.

    Off-white bowl containing raw oatmeal cookie batter in a ball

    A Note On Ingredients: Tips and Substitutions

    Feel free to mix up the ingredients and throw some dried fruit in there if the urge takes you.

    I have made them up with half a cup of goji berries and they were great.

    You could also try adding:

    • raisins or sultanas
    • swap the pecans for some walnuts or cashews
    • white chocolate or milk chocolate in place of the dark chocolate
    • quinoa flakes in place of the rolled oats

    This is a very forgiving crunchy oatmeal cookie recipe, so feel free to experiment a little bit with what you have on hand.

    raw oatmeal cookie dough rolled into balls and placed in neat rows on a silicone baking mat

    Need These Crunchy Cookies To Be Vegan/Egg Free?

    I have had success making these oatmeal cookies vegan (or egg-free) by using a chia egg in place of a regular chicken egg.

    For this, we are going to make our own egg substitute from either chia seeds or ground flax seeds.

    I prefer to use chia seeds as it is something I always have on hand, however, if you want a super-smooth texture you can sub out the chia seeds with some ground flax seeds.

    To make the chia or flax egg simply:

    • Grind the flaxseeds in a blender until they resemble fine flour. If you are using chia seeds there is no need for grinding.
    • Mix the ground flaxseed or the chia seeds with 2 ½ tablespoon of water and set aside until thick and gelatinous. This should take about 5-10 minutes.

    The 'egg' will appear thick and gelatinous, if it is too runny then you should add more seeds, mix, and allow to sit for another 5 minutes.

    Up close shot of a hand holding a chocolate chip oatmeal cookie with a stack of cookies in the background

    Storage and Prepping

    Store these dark chocolate oatmeal cookies in an airtight container on the counter.

    They should last about 5 days.

    They can also be stored in the fridge, especially if the weather is hot, and the chocolate is likely to melt.

    meal prepping and freezing

    Oatmeal cookies are just perfect for meal prepping, and can easily be made in batches and kept in the freezer until needed.

    Simply remove the frozen cookie dough from the freezer and allow to thaw slightly before commencing with baking.

    They can also be frozen after they have been baked.

    To freeze, arrange the food in a single layer on a baking sheet small enough to fit into the freezer. Pop into the freezer. Remove when frozen and transfer to a freezer-friendly container or Ziploc bag and pop back into the freezer until ready to use.

    6 freshly baked oatmeal cookies on a black wire cooling rack

    Need More Healthy Cookie and Treat Recipes?

    Of course you do, one can never have enough!

    Check these out:

    • Chocolate, Pecan, and Pomegranate Healthy Oatmeal Cookies
    • Healthy No-Bake Brownies with Peanut Caramel Sauce
    • Peanut Butter Choc Chip Banana Oatmeal Muffins
    • Goji Berry and Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Pecan Shortbread Cookies from With Spice
    stack of crunchy oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips spread around and a cooling rack with more oatmeal cookies and a cup of tea in the background

    Happy Eating

    xx

    Recipe

    chocolate chip oatmeal cookies

    Pecan Dark Choc Chunk Oatmeal Cookies

    Whole Food Bellies
    Buttery pecans and dark chocolate chunks embedded into oaty goodness - what more could you want in a cookie?
    4.34 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Cookies
    Cuisine Sweet
    Servings 20 serves
    Calories 134 kcal

    Equipment

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    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup solid coconut oil
    • ⅔ cup coconut sugar
    • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 1 large egg for vegans this worked with 1 flax egg as well - see notes
    • ¾ cup whole wheat flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoons sea salt
    • 1 ½ cups rolled oats
    • 1 cup dark chocolate chopped into chunks (or chocolate chips)
    • ½ cup pecans chopped
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    Instructions
     

    • Add the coconut oil, coconut sugar, vanilla extract and egg to a large mixing bowl. Cream them together until as smooth as possible
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon of sea salt.
    • Stir the flour mixture and the coconut oil/sugar mixture together until just combined. Add in the oats, chocolate chunks, and pecans. Mix well
    • Place the bowl containing the cookie dough into the freezer for about 20 minutes. They will hold together better and become more crispy by doing this step. If your bowl does not fit into the freezer then wrap the uncooked cookie dough in clingwrap or beeswax and place that in the freezer.
    • Pre-heat the oven to 350F (175C) and grease two baking sheets or line them with parchment paper
    • Scoop tablespoon sized balls onto the baking sheets and bake your cookies for about 14 minutes, until they are just beginning to look golden
    • Remove from the oven and let them sit on the baking sheet for five minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool

    Notes

    If you want to change it up you can throw some dried fruit in there. I have made them up with about ½ cup goji berries and they were fantastic. For vegans, these worked well with 1 flax egg as well - 1 tablespoon ground flax with 3 tablespoon water and let sit for 5 minutes before adding to the batter - but you will want to reduce the oats by about ¼ of a cup

    Nutrition

    Calories: 134kcalCarbohydrates: 12.9gProtein: 2gFat: 9.2gSaturated Fat: 6.8gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 84mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 6.7g
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment HERE and let us know how it was!

    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    Comments

    1. Marcees Lee says

      April 15, 2021 at 4:14 pm

      This recipe is amazing.

      Reply
    2. Jenny B @ Honey and Birch says

      May 15, 2015 at 1:45 am

      I love this healthier version of one of my favorite cookies! I can't wait to try them out. I featured your cookies this week at #FoodieFriDIY – thank you so much for participating!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        May 15, 2015 at 2:14 am

        I hope you enjoy them Jenny 🙂 Thanks for having me at #FoodieFriDIY!!

        Reply
    3. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says

      May 13, 2015 at 2:18 am

      Yum! I love the flavor combination on these cookies...I know these will be a huge hit at our house!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        May 13, 2015 at 3:54 am

        Thanks Michelle 🙂 They are definitely a favourite here!

        Reply
    4. Caroline says

      April 29, 2015 at 6:02 pm

      YUMMY!!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        May 05, 2015 at 2:55 am

        Thanks Caroline 🙂

        Reply
    5. Daisy @ Simplicity Relished says

      April 29, 2015 at 3:43 am

      Wow these look delicious! Almost like a granola bar 😉

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        April 29, 2015 at 2:49 pm

        Thanks Daisy 🙂 Yeah they are like little cookie shaped granola bars!

        Reply
    6. April says

      April 28, 2015 at 4:12 am

      I printed this one out. This is getting made pronto!!! I LOVE all oatmeal recipes, and adding chocolate--well, that's something I like to call my favorite kind of cookie. 🙂

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        April 29, 2015 at 2:48 pm

        Haha I totally agree April - anything with chocolate is good in my books 🙂

        Reply
    7. Sara says

      April 28, 2015 at 1:24 am

      I love that these are so healthy for a cookie, they look amazing. Pinned for later!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        May 04, 2015 at 8:24 pm

        I hope you try them out Sara 🙂

        Reply
    8. Holly Housewife says

      April 28, 2015 at 1:09 am

      yum yum yum!!!!
      I cannot blame your husband for snatching these up they look delish!!
      What is it with moms and feeding treats to their grandkids hahaha
      My mom is determined to feed my son snacks! She is relentless!
      I also blame my nan for that summer before 7th grade when she wouldn't stop feeding me maple cookies and I put on about 10 pounds. Lolol

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        April 28, 2015 at 3:48 am

        Haha Holly, I am sure your nan did it out of love 🙂 My mum is terrible - I am sure my daughter would be the snack queen if we lived closer to her. Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    9. Robin says

      April 27, 2015 at 8:26 pm

      YUM! These look amazing! 🙂

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        May 04, 2015 at 8:24 pm

        Thanks Robin!

        Reply
    10. Lisa Riggs says

      April 27, 2015 at 4:25 pm

      These looks yummy!! And, I love how they are a healthier cookie! Thanks for the recipe 🙂

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        April 28, 2015 at 3:46 am

        You are very welcome Lisa!

        Reply
    11. Sam @ PancakeWarriors says

      April 27, 2015 at 4:03 pm

      OMG YUM!! I love pecans and chocolate - match made in cookie heaven!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        April 28, 2015 at 3:45 am

        Haha Sam I completely agree!

        Reply
    12. Miranda @ Miranda Writes Blog says

      April 27, 2015 at 3:57 pm

      These look delicious! I used to hate dark chocolate and now I can't get enough of it.

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        April 28, 2015 at 3:45 am

        I used to hate it as well Miranda, but now it's my favourite! I am still trying to convince my husband though 🙂

        Reply
    13. Kat from curlsnchard.com says

      April 27, 2015 at 3:45 pm

      I love oatmeal cookies! I usually make them with only oats and no flour, which turns out great too 🙂

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        April 28, 2015 at 3:44 am

        I will have to try that next time Kat! Thanks for the tip 🙂

        Reply
    14. Brittany Dickerson says

      April 27, 2015 at 3:27 pm

      e the bThey look so easy that me the WORST cook in America could1 make them.Maybe this will the snack for today

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        May 04, 2015 at 8:25 pm

        Haha I am sure you aren't that bad Brittany 🙂

        Reply
    15. Rowan says

      April 27, 2015 at 3:07 pm

      These look incredible - I have pinned it for later

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        April 28, 2015 at 3:43 am

        Thanks Rowan! Hope you give them a go

        Reply
    16. Maggie says

      April 27, 2015 at 3:02 pm

      Yummy! We have some oatmeal chocolate chip cookies dough in the fridge right now. One of my favorites.

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        April 28, 2015 at 3:43 am

        Oatmeal cookies are among my favourites as well Maggie, especially if there's chocolate involved 🙂

        Reply
    17. Cori says

      April 27, 2015 at 3:01 pm

      wow those look delicious and look simple enough even I might be able to make them! Thanks for sharing the recipe!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        April 28, 2015 at 3:42 am

        Haha Cori, they are really simple! Hope you give them a go 🙂

        Reply
    18. Jenny Farmer says

      April 27, 2015 at 2:55 pm

      These look delicious! You can't go wrong with pecans and chocolate!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        April 28, 2015 at 3:41 am

        Thanks Jenny! Yes, they are one of my favourite combinations!

        Reply
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