Vegan "Turtle" Oatmeal Cookies

Name: Vegan "Turtle" Oatmeal Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients: 1 + 3/4 cups pecan halves; 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats, divided; 3/4 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour (I used Pamela’s brand, see note); 1/2 cup Sucanat or unpacked brown sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt; 1/2 cup pure maple syrup; 3.5 tablespoons coconut oil; 2 tablespoons almond milk; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; heaping 1/3 cup pitted dates, diced; 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips (I use Enjoy Life brand)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:12min

Inspired by one of my childhood favourite candies, these "Turtle" Oatmeal Cookies are studded with caramel-like Medjool dates and dark chocolate chips, all surrounded with a nutty toasted pecan and oat base. If you can stop eating the dough for long enough to bake them, you are in for a real treat. This sounds a bit strange, but my favourite way to enjoy these is straight from the fridge or freezer where the cookies get firm and crisp.

Updated at: Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:14:58 GMT