Almond Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
Almond Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies (V+GF): An easy recipe for deliciously simple chocolate chip cookies packed with almond butter, oats and coconut. Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free.
It’s wedding, cookie and cranberry/coconut week here at Beaming Baker! Apparently… 😉 I just thought the week would sound much better if we could label it with food and super love-packed events. Sound good?
Last post, I updated you guys on the positive-vibes-filled wedding shower that my sister’s friends threw for her. It was the perfect kickoff to the perfect weekend. 🙂 I’m serious as (a champagne) toast when I say this: Penny’s wedding weekend renewed my faith in humanity, my faith in all things good, and all things goofy. Don’t you sometimes feel like you need a little reminder that there’s still goodness in the world?
This time around, I’m gonna share a bit more about the wedding reception, plus introduce you to my family’s new favorite treat: THE Almond Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie. It’s chewy, perfectly textured, packed full of protein and chocolate chips, PLUS, it is somehow not at all related, but kinda related to my sister getting married. Because: smile-inducing. 🙂
Sometimes the world gets a bit dark, people do bad things, and our vision gets a bit smudged, and our backs, hearts and minds feel heavier. But then you experience a moment that’s so beautiful that you believe in life and love again. I had the pleasure, the privilege, of experiencing the beauty of pure love and happiness this wedding weekend.
Thank you for letting me share this with you. ❤
Without further ado, here’s my official, abridged summer vacation/sister’s wedding slideshow. Complete with an imaginary clicker. 🙂 Can you hear it? Special thanks to my brother-in-law, Ed Yoo, for sharing these amazing wedding photos! 🙂 Grab an almond butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookie or four and settle in for some good ol’ fashioned bonding. After all, what’s the summer for, if not swapping fun memories and gettin’ all nostalgic?
Soundtrack for the slideshow: Memories That You Call (feat. Monsoonsiren) by ODESZA.
My big sis Penny and her dashing (plus super tall) groom Andrew. How could you not smile looking at these two goofballs? They both have crazy serious and important jobs IRL, but are big, goofy kids at heart.
Penny, graciously scrunching up her face for a quick smooch from our lil nephew, Dylan aka “PB.” And yes, he does have a full-blown neon green striped suit on. With an official, international standard for Worldly Gentlemen clip-on tie attached. 😉
Vegan Creamsicle Cupcakes. Yep, you heard me right. Among non-vegan treats, this one was just for me and Erik (okay, probably not, but we like to think it was). Coolest sister ever, right? Uh, Monica and Jenny, you guys are cool, too! 😉
Btw, how neat is the signage for the cupcakes? I had the pleasure of meeting my sister’s boss, Tammy. Her wonderfully creative teen daughter, Mari, made this sign and more. By hand. I know, I’m crazy impressed, too. ? On top of that, her other daughter Aiko is an amazing baker. Super fam, right? 😉
Just by pure coincidence, we all matched! Penny, being the super chillaxed sister that she is, gave no directions, no restrictions on what we should wear. I actually packed Jenny’s magenta top for her! And it all just worked out… With me and my mom twinning. That’s the semi-psychic family connection, right? 😉
Ties, not optional. J/k. Do you love these dashing fellows or what? All of my handsome brothers-in-law plus Erik. Who is far too handsome for his own good. 🙂 Note that two out of these four fine gentlemen are wearing incredibly fancy ties that my mom bought for them in Vietnam. At the airport. These fine sirs are classy and loyal to my mom. What more could you want? 😉
My sweet, incredibly strong, artistic and formerly shy sister Monica, kicking so many butts and taking names while giving her speech at the reception. And so freaking rocking Kevin’s fleece jacket. It matches beautifully, doesn’t it? ?
The bride and the groom, making their spectacular entrance. That’s when the party really started! All of Penny and Andrew’s friend are lawyers or in the legal profession. As such, they really KNOW how to party. Just sayin’. I’m on the left, playing it cool with Andrew’s mama. (Yup, I wore flip-flops!! Make that bejeweled flip-flops.) <– This one’s for you, Chey. ❤
See what I mean?
The most perfect family shot, don’t you think? Side note: PB’s got the family appetite! 😉
And they lived happily ever after. <3
This was one of the most fun, most spirit-lifting events I’ve ever been to. It reminded me to get out of my comfort zone more often, and explore new friendships and greater adventures. Have you ever experienced something that changed your outlook on life? Or helped you get out of a funk?
While I eagerly await your responses, let me tell you all about these unofficially named Congratulations Penny and Andrew Almond Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies. They’re so, so, sooooo easy to make. So easy that I felt the need to write “so” at least four times in the space of two sentences. Like, so easy. 😉 Make that five in three.
With just two bowls, two handfuls and maybe a smidge more of ingredients, these Almond Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are everything you’d want and more. Unless you don’t like cookies. In which case, it may be time to part ways. J/k! Alright, at least tell me how you feel about cake. Ice cream?
Moving on! These (Congratulations Penny and Andrew) Almond Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are:
- fantastically delicious and satisfying
- vegan, gluten free, dairy free
- chewy, rich and scrumptiously textured
- plant-based and allergy-friendly
- packed full of whole ingredients
- bursting with almond butter, oats, chocolate chips and coconut
- super easy to make
- protein-rich, oh yes!
- just what you need, any time of the day
- named after a very special occasion, which makes them even more special 😉
If you could send me a slideshow of your favorite family, friends, or anything event, what would you tell me all about? Let me know in the comments section below. Super important also, will you promise to carve out some time to do something fun and relaxing, just for yourself? Spend some time with friends, family, cats, dogs, your favorite book or just take a nice, long bubble bath. Life is so much better when you treat yourself.
Sending you lots of love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter. ❤
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Almond Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
- Yield: 20-30 cookies 1x
Description
Almond Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies (V+GF): An easy recipe for deliciously simple chocolate chip cookies packed with almond butter, oats and coconut. Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten free rolled oats
- ¾ cup gluten free oat flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened, shredded coconut
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup natural, unsalted almond butter (mine is naturally liquidy)
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- ½ cup coconut sugar*
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 flax eggs (2 tablespoons ground flax + 6 tablespoons warm water, whisked together, set for 15 mins)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Add-ins
- ¾ cup vegan chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or greased foil. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: oats, oat flour, coconut, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: almond butter, coconut oil, coconut sugar, maple syrup, flax eggs and vanilla.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture. Using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, stir and fold until you get a cohesive dough. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Scoop 2 tablespoon-sized cookie dough balls onto the cookie sheet, spaced evenly apart. Using a fork, flatten cookies to desired thickness. Bake for 8-12 minutes.
- Using a flat, heatproof spatula, carefully lift cookies off the baking sheet and place onto a cooling rack. Allow to cool before storing.
- Enjoy!
Notes
-*You may substitute coconut sugar with brown sugar.
– Store in an airtight container for 1-2 weeks.
– Adapted from my Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies (vegan, gluten free, dairy free).
– More delicious almond butter recipes, just for you: No Bake Almond Butter Coconut Bites, Gluten Free Vegan Brownies, No Bake Cranberry Coconut Energy Bites, Chocolate Almond Butter Pretzel Bites, Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Bars. All vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, plant-based.
- Category: Cookies, Snacks, Vegan, Dairy Free, Gluten Free
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Assuming I haven’t asked you too many questions already, tell me, what’s your favorite fun event memory?
I can’t wait to hear your responses.
Just made these cookies after an exhausting day and they were super delicious! I made them 1 tablespoon scoops and cooked about 8-9 minutes. Over cooked one tray and they’re definitely better on he undercooked side… Perfect when they were barely browned on the bottom. SO GOOD. I think I ate about 6 of them already ? Thank you for the amazing recipe! Definitely going to be a frequent visitor in my house.
You’re amazing for baking even after a long, exhausting day! I love that you made these 1 tablespoon–just the perfect bite-size, right? 😉 Thank you for taking the time to let me know you enjoyed them, Michele. Happy Baking! 🙂
I can ALWAYS trust your recipes! Seriously…these were so good! Really simple to make, held together really well, and were loved by everyone that I shared them with. It’s been less than 24 hours since they came out of the oven and all 30 are gone. Great texture and the flavor is really well balanced. Thanks for sharing and being AWESOME!
Aw, thank you SO much Suzy! Your comment really made my day! 🙂 24 hours to zilch: that’s definitely the sign of a good cookie! 😉 Thank YOU for being so sweet and taking the time to comment. Suzy, you ROCK. But I bet you already knew that. 😉
These cookies look delicious!
What type of Almond butter do you use? Is there a recipe for it or is it store bought ?
Hi Heidi! 🙂 Thank you! Two ways: 1) I make my own at home; 2) I buy brands of almond butter that are only made with one ingredient: almonds. Hope this helps!
I’m so glad this post is online finally! Love seeing all those amazing wedding photos of your family and friends. Penny looks simply stunning! (OMG those blue shoes <3)
And the cookies? Please send me all of them right now through the screen. They look perfect! Pinned of course 🙂
Aw, thanks E! 🙂 They’re basically the pics I’d show you if we were hanging out in person. 😉 I’ll have to tell Penny that you said that. 🙂 The blue shoes are so cute!! Allow me to virtually transport a dozen to ya, my friend. Thanks for pinning! xo
Superb pics. Wedding breeze is nice to feel and enjoy except for tensions and stress. Nice to see you all together. Wonderful cookie. drooling over every picture i see in your blog as iam a chocolate muffin and cake lover
Thank you, Smitha! 🙂 The wedding was so much fun! Thank you for the sweet words. Chocolate lovers unite! 😉
After seeing some “weird and wacky” things in New York City (but also meeting some incredibly kind people too), yes, I need to be reminded of any goodness. These cookies, making them with my girls, what a way to get back in the grind. Better get my sunglasses out because these cookies are hot hot hot!!
I’m so happy that you met kind people in NYC, Laura. 🙂 It can be easy to lose sight of the good, that’s for sure. Let me hand you a pair of sunglasses and a HUGE high-five for making these! Enjoy, my friend! 🙂
Hi Demeter
Thank you for sharing that lovely day. Nicoletta and I are fans of weddings and as a matter of fact we have our Italian anniversary coming up this week. We were fortunate to have to wedding ceremonies and celebrations. I can relate to giving up on the human race, There are a lot of negatives in the world, but if you give hope a chance glimpses of good things peek through. Have been through 40 days and 40 nights I came out with this we have choices in life,call it free will and where there is negative the is some positive, and where there is positive there is some negative. We choose where we want to be. For me I stand on the hub the centers of yin and yang and watch as life spins and it is here where I find peace. Highlights for me were the cupcakes, the celebrating, beautiful pictures by the way, I had my clicker in hand, the smiles and laughter, children and beauty of people watching love unfold which brings me to the cookies. The texture wonderful, the ingredients karmically profound, and the passion behind the scene of this wonderful treat I believe immense.
Have a great week, thank you again for letting us in your family.
Loreto out…………………..
Hi Loreto, thank YOU so much for leaving such a thoughtful comment. 🙂 It must be so wonderful to have your Italian anniversary coming up! You and Nicoletta make the loveliest, kindest couple. <3 It's so true that where there is positive, there is negative. It certainly then comes down to how we choose to look at it-good or bad. Thank you for sharing with me how you find peace.❤️ I'm so happy that you had the clicker in your hand, laughing along with me. If we can share these positive moments together, then we can choose to see all the good in the world. Thank you for sharing this moment with me. Sending much love to you and Nicoletta for your incredible anniversary. <3
I can just feel all the love POURING out of this post – beautiful pictures, such heartwarming words – it was like I was there. Tons of congrats to your sis and your whole lovely family! And now, sounds like it’s time for you to curl up with a cup of tea and a plate of these gorgeous almond butter cookies, my friend!
Kate, your comment was absolutely amazing. <3 I'm so happy that you felt like you were there and that you felt so blanketed in love. Is there a better feeling? 🙂 Thank you so much for the congratulations and your kind words. Have a great week, my friend! xo
Aww, congrats to your sister! These cookies look next level amazing and I am definitely pinning them so that I can make them soon! 🙂
Convey my best wishes to your sister and your new brother-in-law! Lovely pics Demeter, I felt as if I attended the marriage ceremony personally. BTW great recipe. 🙂
I will! Thank you so much, Puja. 🙂 You would have loved it! <3
The wedding was gorgeous!! The pics were so sweet and I could just feel all the love in the room 🙂 Congrats again to your sister and your new brother-in-law!
These cookies are a dream! Almond butter, chocolate chips, oatmeal and coconut ? Gurl, that a dang delicious combo!
Thank you so much Karrie! 🙂 You know your comments always bring a smile to my face. 🙂 There was so much love and kindness–just what the doctor ordered. Hehe. Thanks Karebear! <3
WOW! Beautiful photos of the wedding. These cookies look amaizngly delicious dear. Lovely share!
In my head I was totally in a dark room, music playing (great song choice btw), big white wall with a projector, watching this slideshow, remote click and all! It was wonderful! Your family is the cutest, and I love all the little details you included–that’s the good stuff. Was Penny wearing bright blue shoes by any chance? <– AWESOME! And your own personal spread of vegan cupcakes–also awesome. Oh wait they weren't all for you? You had to share? Well probably good, a belly full of that many mini cupcakes would've made dancing…interesting 😀 Now about these cookies, so much to love. Coconut + chocolate <3 Oaty texture <3 Lots o' almond butter <3 I'm constantly having an internal struggle deciding if I prefer AB or PB…it sounds bold to say, but I might actually say AB 😮 So yeah, go ahead and send these with the cranberry coconut bites, kay? Traveling and carefree time with family always gives me that positive can't stop smiling buzz too! xo
That’s awesome. It’s just awesome. 😉 If the room’s not dark, and there’s no legit projector, then there’s hardly a point, right? Hehe. I suspect that you and I really, really like to get into the spirit of things! 😉 Natalie, they were the brightest blue shoes you’ve ever seen. Plus, her friend coincidentally wore the exact same shade of shoes. How crazy is that? 🙂 AB: Oh, my friend, you know I love it when you’re bold. Haha. Wear that AB on your chest and do it proudly! I, myself, just cannot decide. It’s the tastiest quandary, I say! Thank you for your projection room commentary–it left me with a HUGE smile! 🙂 xo
First of all – Bejeweled flip flops FTW and FOR LIFE! 😉 I have a black pair and now I feel like I need to wear them around the house right now.. because SOUL SISTAHS! <3 LOOOOVE all the wedding photos! My heart is all light with the warm and fuzzies right now! Guuuurl, I sooo feel you when you say sometimes you just need to experience something like a wedding to renew your faith in people. And in life. There are some nasty human being out there (watch out some will steal your content – ha) and it's so easy to let their darkness cast a shadow over your light. I'm glad the wedding brought you ALL the feel good vibes, D to the Meter! Thanks for sharing it with us!! I feel so special… well, you know as special as I can feel since you shared this with your thousands of other readers. hahahaha. I kid! *mwah* Anyways, cookies! Cookies and feel good vibes go hand in hand, especially when they are cookies jam packed with allllllllll the yummmm! Love these, girlfriend! And I LOVE LOVE LOVE that you snuck some coconut up in there! YES! You really out did yourself with these chewy, soft cookies, sweet cheeks! I mean almond butter, chocolate chips, and coconut?! HOLD ME! 😉 LOVE IT! Pinned of course! Cheers, boo! xo
OH YEAH!!! How could I disagree with my soul sistah?? NEVER!!!!! 😉 Girl, ya know I love ya. It’s decided, we shall BOTH wear our beautifully bejeweled and festively shiny flip flops everywhere. Day and night. Haha. The truth is, there are some really crappy people out there, and the things we’ve gone through… sometimes you just falter in your belief in basic human decency you know? But this experience–it was everything Chey. So much love, support and kindness. All in one room (and the dance floor, let’s not forget). 😉 No doubt, the two of us woulda be cuttin’ up the dance floor! You, my friend, always make me smile. So much love to you. Muah muah muah! xoxoxo
You are so right…sometimes we jut need to be reminded of the good in the world. I LOVED seeing your family pictures, Demeter! What a fun weekend! I’m sure your family will be talking about the fun and festivities for a long time. Now onto these cookies…yum! I am obsessed with almond butter, so I love the addition of them in these cookies. Pinning and can’t wait to try this! Just what I need for the weekend! 🙂
It’s like we sometimes just need a to really know it’s still there–focus on the good and make it more significant. Forget the negative. 🙂 I’m so pleased that you enjoyed this Gayle! It was just the best experience anyone could ask for. 🙂 I can’t wait to hear what you think of these! 🙂
Yep – you did it again! I’m smiling ear to ear! Love the family photos – what a beautiful wedding! And those bejeweled flip flops – forget about it!! So much happiness in one room – take that smudged vision – clarity restored!! And these cookies – I saw it on Insta and immediately sighed…so much goodness in one little round! Have a great weekend, lovely!! 🙂
I’m SO happy to hear that, Annie. 🙂 Your my family gal, ya know! 😉 With bejeweled flip flops on our feet, nothing can stop us! Lol. Loving the clarity and the happy sighs. Sending much love to ya, Annie. <3
Soak up and live ALL the goodness (banish the negative bad people/things) xoxoxo
But girl, I think you’re created a monster…a COOKIE monster!!!!
100% agreed. 🙂 Cookie monsters are the best monsters. 😉
Hi Demeter,
This looks like a beautiful wedding reception- full of love and laughter! What a gorgeous and happy looking couple! Congratulations to your family! And I love your flip flops! 🙂
These cookies look great. I can’t wait to bake them this weekend! Yum!
Hi Lucy, it was just perfect. 🙂 Sometimes you just need to experience a fun event celebrating life, ya know? <3 Thank you so much for the well wishes! Flip flops, for lyfe! Hehe. Be sure to let me know what you think! 🙂
Such lovely photos of your sister’s wedding! So sweet 🙂 And these cookies… they look absolutely delicious, I just wanna grab a few through the screen! 😉
Thank you so much Marsha! 🙂 Let me send you a big virtual batch! 😉
So nice! Glad you had such feel-good feelings and your faith was restored in humanity 😉 Weddings have a tendency to do that, don’t they?
Wow, love seeing all those beautiful wedding photos of your family. Everyone looks so happy and PB looks adorable, of course!
You’ve hit it out of the park again, Demeter, with this delicious cookies. I absolutely love almond butter. I have a brand new tub home and just waiting to open it. Trying to use up a bottle of natural peanut butter first. I know the first thing I’m going to make! A big ol’ batch of these!
Congrats to your sis & bro in law! Wishing them many many years of happiness and laughter!
P.S. I’m sure those cupcakes WERE for you and Erik..duh, right?
P.S.S. Love your jeweled flip flops…..pretty & practical….what more could a girl want, right 😉
Enjoy your weekend! xoxo
I guess they kinda do… 🙂 I’m usually just sweating and nervous over the life questions and such shot my way. Lol. As always, I LOVE your sunny perspective on everything, D. Can’t wait to hear what you think of this recipe! Also, brand new tubs of nut butter are the best. Don’t you feel accomplished just finishing one big one up? Haha. Thank you for all your comment love as always, my friend. Happy weekend! xoxo