Chocolate-Walnut Oatmeal Cookies (gluten-free + egg-free)
Ali Segersten (author) Jun 24, 2025
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These soft, chewy chocolate-walnut oatmeal drop cookies are a deeply satisfying, nutrient-dense snack—perfect to pack for backpacking trips or long day hikes. Made without flour, dairy, eggs, or refined sugar, they’re a naturally gluten-free option that holds up beautifully in a backpack or lunchbox. Rolled oats form the base, offering complex carbohydrates for steady energy, while walnuts and nut butter provide healthy fats and a boost of plant-based protein. A handful of dark chocolate chips makes each bite feel just a little indulgent. Perfect for mountain adventures, road trips, or a nourishing snack between meals.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
2 tablespoons
finely ground
chia seeds
4 tablespoons
warm
water
½ cups
creamy roasted almond butter
½ cups
maple syrup
⅓ cups
melted
coconut oil
2 teaspoons
vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
2½ cups
rolled oats
¼ cups
cacao powder
sifted
1 cups
raw walnuts
finely chopped
¾ teaspoons
baking soda
¼ teaspoons
sea salt
Optional Addition
⅓ cups
dark chocolate chips