Oatmeal cookies with dried pears and walnuts

Oatmeal Cookies with Dried Pears and Walnuts

Fragrant, crunchy on the outside and pleasantly soft on the inside – oat cookies with dried pears and walnuts are a great homemade breakfast or a healthy afternoon sweet bite. Dried pears add natural sweetness and fruity aroma, and walnuts add a pleasant crunch.

Ingredients

150 g oatmeal
100 g dried pears
80 g walnuts
1 well-ripened banana
1 egg
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp coconut oil
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla
a pinch of salt

Method of preparation

Cut the dried pears into small pieces. If they are harder, you can soak them for 5–10 minutes in a little warm water, then drain them well.
Mash the banana in a bowl and add the egg, honey and melted coconut oil.
In a separate bowl, mix the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla and a pinch of salt.
Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and mix.
Add the chopped dried pears and coarsely chopped walnuts.
Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes so that the oats absorb the moisture.
Form small cookies on a baking sheet lined with baking paper.
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 15–18 minutes, until the cookies are lightly golden.
Let them cool before serving.

Why add dried pears to cookies?

Dried pears are a great way to add a fruity flavor and a nice natural sweetness to homemade desserts. They combine perfectly with oats, walnuts and cinnamon and can be used in cookies, bars, muffins and other baked goods.

These oatmeal cookies with dried pears are suitable for breakfast, for the office, or as a homemade alternative to ready-made sweets.