Name: Oatmeal Date Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 20
Ingredients: Date cookies; Whole wheat flour, 1 cup (125 g); All-purpose flour, 1 cup (130 g); Large oat flakes, 1 cup (110 g); Baking soda, ½ teaspoon (2.5 mL); Salt, A pinch (1 mL); Canola oil, 1 cup (250 mL); Brown sugar, ½ cup (115 g); Eggs, 2 (2 ); Orange (juice and zest), 1 (1 ); Vanilla extract, 2 teaspoons (10 mL); Dates, pitted and finely chopped, 1 ½ cup (120 g); Pecans, coarsely chopped, ½ cup (55 g); Orange glaze; Icing sugar, ½ cup (65 g); Orange juice, 1 to 2 teaspoons (5 to 10 mL)

Oatmeal Date Cookies
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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Preparation

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By:

Hubert Cormier, Ph.D. in nutrition

Preparation 15 min

Cooking 30 min

Refrigeration 0 min

Freezing 0 min

20 cookies

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Snacks
Oatmeal Date Cookies

Cookies with Orange Glaze

At first glance, these oatmeal date cookies may seem like the ideal dessert to complete a meal. However, with or without the orange glaze, they can also be part of a breakfast along with Greek yogurt and a fresh fruit. Caution! It is impossible to resist these bites of delight any time of the day!

Let’s talk flavours: the sweet and rich taste of dates goes perfectly well with the floral notes of oranges. These chewy date cookies are therefore a real pleasure to eat!

Bon
à savoir

What cookies can be frozen?

Most homemade bakery products can be frozen. However, there are a few exceptions, such as glazed goods with a frosting, products containing egg whites, and fine pastries. These oatmeal date cookies can be kept in the freezer in a sealed container without the orange glaze. This way, when guests show up unannounced, you can thaw your cookies 30 minutes before glazing them.

Ingredients
Date cookies

Whole wheat flour
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1 cup

125 g

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All-purpose flour
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1 cup

130 g

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Large oat flakes
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1 cup

110 g

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Baking soda
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½ teaspoon

2.5 mL

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Salt
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A pinch

1 mL

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Canola oil
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1 cup

250 mL

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Brown sugar
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½ cup

115 g

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Eggs
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2

2

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Orange (juice and zest)
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1

1

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Vanilla extract
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2 teaspoons

10 mL

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Dates, pitted and finely chopped
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1 ½ cup

120 g

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Pecans, coarsely chopped
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½ cup

55 g

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Orange glaze

Icing sugar
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½ cup

65 g

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Orange juice
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1 to 2 teaspoons

5 to 10 mL

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Preparation

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Date cookies

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 150 °C (300 °F). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.

Step 2

In a bowl, mix together all the dry ingredients. Set aside.

Step 3

In another bowl, mix the canola oil with the brown sugar. Then, add the eggs one at a time. Add the orange zest and juice and the vanilla extract.

Step 4

Incorporate the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Add the dates and pecans. Mix with a wooden spoon or spatula.

Step 5

Using an ice cream scoop of about 22.5 ml (1.5 tablespoon), make dough balls. Lightly press the cookies with your hands.

Step 6

Finally, bake in the oven for 15 minutes or until the cookies are golden. Let cool on a wire rack. Repeat the same steps for the remaining cookie dough.

Orange glaze

Step 7

Mix the icing sugar with the orange juice. Once the oatmeal date cookies are cold, ice them with the orange preparation.
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Nutritional Information

Calories

249 Kcal

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Calories are units of energy. They represent a measurable quantity of energy brought by a food. Your energetic needs depend on your age, height, weight, gender and how active you are. The average need ranges around 2000 calories/day. A higher or inferior intake might affect your weight.
Lipids

14.7 g

23 % DV

Lipids (fats) are essential to your body. They are an important source of energy. However, an excessive consumption is associated with weight gain and higher risks of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular problems. Unsaturated fats are preferable to saturated or trans fats.
Saturated fats

1.3 g

7 % DV

Saturated fats, commonly known as “bad fats”, are mostly found in processed foods and in some products of animal origin. If consumed in excess, they can have adverse effects on cardiovascular health, including increases in LDL-cholesterol levels. Try to eat better lipids such as those found in fish, nuts, oilseeds, and oils!
Cholesterol

19 mg

6 % DV

Your body mainly uses cholesterol to produce hormones. It is only found in foods of animal origin such as meat, poultry, fish, and dairy products. However, dietary cholesterol has little to no influence on your cholesterol level compared to saturated and trans fats.

Sodium

48 mg

2 % DV

In small quantities, sodium is an essential nutrient for your body. However, you probably eat too much of it without even being aware, and this overconsumption can have adverse effects on your health. Indeed, excess sodium targets organs and can lead to hypertension.
Carbohydrates

26 g

9 % DV

Carbohydrates are a good source of energy. They are your brain’s main source of fuel for all functions. The carbohydrate group is divided into simple and complex sugars, fibers, and starches. Carbohydrates are mostly found in fruits, dairy products, baked goods, pastries, sweets, cereals, and legumes. It is recommended to not eat high quantities of added sugars. Limit your intake to 50 g/day.
Fibers

2 g

8 % DV

Fibers have many health benefits. They are divided into two types: soluble and insoluble fibers. Soluble fibers can reduce your cholesterol level and help regulate glycemia (blood sugar levels). As for insoluble fibers, they increase stool bulk and regulate bowel function. Since they slow down the digestion process, they promote satiety, which contributes to appetite and weight control. You should consume at least 30 g everyday.
Proteins

1 g

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Protein has different roles in your body. They are essential to muscle, blood, and even skin development! In fact, protein build most of your bodily structures. They also provide all the amino acids your body needs to make neurotransmitters, new molecules, enzymes, and even certain hormones!

Recipe developed with passion and good humor by:

Hubert Cormier, Ph.D. in nutrition

Se démarquant par son authenticité et son dynamisme, Hubert Cormier, Ph.D. en nutrition, vulgarise la science de la nutrition et développe de savoureuses recettes. À travers ses nombreux projets entrepreneuriaux, Hubert adore voyager, la bonne bouffe, le bon vin et fréquenter de bonnes adresses gourmandes.

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