Oatmeal Date Walnut Cookies (vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar free)

0 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
1 In a small bowl, make flax egg by combining the ground flaxseed with water. Stir to combine and set aside for 5 minutes to thicken.
2 In a large bowl, combine oats, oat flour, coconut sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Whisk until well combined.
3 In a medium bowl, combine the flax egg, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined
4 Add the wet to the dry and stir with a spatula until combined. Fold in the chopped dates and walnuts.
5 Scoop 1.5-2 tablespoons of cookie dough onto the baking sheet. Bake for 10-14 minutes depending on the size of your cookies. Let it cool on the baking pan for 15 minutes. Sprinkle flaky salt on top if desired. Then transfer cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely. Enjoy!