These eggless Oatmeal Whole Wheat Cookies have a irresistible crunchy edge and a soft, chewy centre. They're made with whole wheat flour, oats, chopped mixed nuts and finished off with an extra sprinkling of nuts.

whole wheat cookies placed in a container.

My love for cookie recipes is next level! There's just something so comforting about the smell of cookies baking in the oven, right? And don't even get me started on the joy of sinking your teeth into a warm, gooey cookie fresh out of the oven. It's pure bliss!

These Vegan Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect example and make perfect breakfast cookies!

I wanted to make a cookie recipe the other day but realised I'd run out of plain flour. Luckily, thanks to our love for whole wheat roti, we have a large supply of whole wheat flour!

I used that to make these whole wheat cookies and added in some oats and nuts for good measure.

Picture this: hearty whole wheat flour, wholesome oats, and crunchy mixed nuts all coming together in one perfectly chewy cookie. It's like a little bite of happiness in every bite.

It is all prepped in a single bowl so there is less clean up after.

Ingredients

There's a good chance you've got these ingredients on hand, but if you don't, a quick visit to your local grocery store solves that.

Whole wheat flour - look out for packaging that says wholemeal flour in the baking aisle. You can also use chapati flour, aka aata.

Oats - I used porridge oats but rolled oats work just as well

Mixed nuts - cashew nuts, almonds, pistachios. Basically whichever nuts you fancy

Sugar - I've gone for white granulated sugar. You can use brown sugar also.

Butter - I've used unsalted butter that is softened at room temperature

Milk - any fat content milk works as you only need a bit to bind the dough.

Cardamom powder - optional but gives a delicious flavour.

Half eggless whole wheat cookie placed in a tray with more cookies.

How to make Whole Wheat Cookies

Preheat your oven to Gas mark 5/190C/375F

Step 1

Place whole wheat flour, oats, sugar, nuts, baking powder and cardamom powder (dry ingredients) in a large mixing bowl. Mix together.

Step 2

Add in the softened butter and a little milk at a time to make a soft dough.

wholemeal cookies ingredients such as flour, sugar and nuts in a clear bowl.

Butter added to the flour and sugar mixture into the bowl to make whole wheat cookies recipe.

Little milk added to the cookie dough mixture in a bowl.

wholemeal cookie recipe dough in a clear mixing bowl on the table.

Step 3

Divide the dough into equal parts and roll into small balls.

Place the cookie dough balls on a baking sheet leaving a gap between each ball to allow for spread.

Step 4

Bake cookies approximately 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.

Remove the baking tray from the oven and allow the cookies to cool a little before handling.

Sprinkle over extra finely chopped nuts if you wish.

You can enjoy them whilst they are warm or let them cool completely and store away.

12 round balls of raw cookie dough placed on a baking tray.

12 Baked whole wheat cookies cooling on a tray.

Six whole wheat cookies on a parchment paper on the baking tray.

Pro Tips

You can easily make a double batch by doubling the recipe.

Depending on the flour and oats you use, you may need to adjust the amount of milk you add.

Add a dash of vanilla extract for warm flavours.

Chill the cookie balls in the fridge for around 30 minutes before baking. The cookies will spread less.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper if it is not non stick.

If you prefer crispy cookies over chewy cookies, cook for a little longer.

You can experiment with glazes if you wish. Dunk half of a cooled cookie into melted chocolate or drizzle over a simple icing sugar glaze.

Serving Suggestion

Whole wheat cookies are best enjoyed with a cuppa. My personal favourite is masala chai or karak chai but you can always pair it with a milky English tea.

You might prefer these refreshing coffee recipes: Coconut Milk Coffee, Pistachio Latte or Iced Coffee with Ice Cream.

Kiddies can enjoy these cookies with a glass of milk or this Badam Milk which has the added benefits of crushed almonds.

Storage

Store whole wheat cookies in an airtight container as soon as they cool to room temperature. They are best eaten with 2 days as they may go stale any longer than that.

You can freeze them. Simply flash freeze the baked cookies in the baking tray and then store in freezer safe bags or containers for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw at room temperature before serving.

Six no egg wheat cookies placed in a serving tray next to chai cup.

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