Healthy Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies with Oats

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2.In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, coconut sugar, baking soda, and salt. Mix well until all dry ingredients are evenly distributed.

3.In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.

4.Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

5.Fold in the vegan chocolate chips and chopped walnuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

6.Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie as they will spread while baking.

7.Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a fork or your fingers to help them bake evenly.

8.Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.

9.Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.