Best Gluten Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe (GF, Vegan, Dairy-Free): this easy vegan oatmeal chocolate chip cookies recipe has a crispy exterior, soft & chewy interior, with cozy oatmeal flavor. It’s the best GF oatmeal chocolate chip cookies – gluten free, dairy-free and made with healthy ingredients! Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free.
Welcome to my all-time favorite, best gluten free oatmeal chocolate chip cookies recipe! Yep, I just threw that cookie gauntlet down. And I’m not taking it back! 😉
These best vegan oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are crispy on the outside, just the perfect amount of chewy and soft on the inside, packed full of oatmeal & chocolate flavor, with just a hint of the perfect warm spices to highlight the cozy oatmeal chocolate chip comfort you’ve been searching for.
If you’ve been around Beaming Baker for a while, you know that I have a deep, deep passion for gluten free vegan chocolate chip cookies. And after I changed my foolhardy outlook on all things oatmeal cookies, I realized that my passion (and yours, woohoo!!) extended ever so deeply for gluten free vegan oatmeal cookies, too.
In fact… some of my most popular recipes are oatmeal cookies: easy gluten free vegan oatmeal raisin cookies, chewy healthy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, gluten free double chocolate chip oatmeal cookies.
Best Gluten Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
So it was only natural that after 3+ years of working on vegan gluten free (oatmeal) cookies, I finally, finally bit the bullet and went FOR IT: the best gluten free oatmeal chocolate chip cookies recipe. Ever. Yes, even better than my super popular gluten free vegan oatmeal chocolate chip cookies.
Not to worry, we’re still gonna keep it healthy… we’re gonna keep it vegan & gluten free… and we’re still gonna use whole ingredients. But we’re also gonna go a lil’ more indulgent, a lil’ saucier, and have a lil’ more fun with these oatmeal chocolate chip cookies! Are you ready? Let’s bake this!
Check out the post below to find the answers to your common questions and more about this best gluten free oatmeal chocolate chip cookies recipe!
How to Make Easy Gluten Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan, Dairy-Free)
To make these easy gluten free oatmeal chocolate chip cookies: Add all dry ingredients to a bowl and whisk until well mixed. Then do the same in a different bowl for the wet ingredients. Mix ‘em together, fold in vegan chocolate chips and chill! Scoop your gf oatmeal cookie dough onto the sheet, flatten just a bit, and bake. Cool, and it’s ready to enjoy. That’s really it. 😉
Tips & Tricks for the Best Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Use your favorite dairy-free chocolate chips: don’t worry about what other people think—focus on what you like, whether it’s the cheapest chocolate chips, or the hardest to find fancy vegan chocolate chips. Use your fave & they’ll shine like a diamond (hehe) in your soon-to-be-favorite vegan oatmeal chocolate chip cookies recipe!
- Don’t skip chilling the dough: you know I almost never ask you to chill the cookie dough (because: it’s fussy!). So when I ask, you know that it’s important. This ensures that the gf oatmeal cookie dough stays perfectly firm (aka: won’t spread like a mofo) when baked—it also enhances the flavor of the oatmeal chocolate chip cookies!
- Use super fine gluten free oat flour: when making your own homemade oat flour, make sure it’s super-fine aka free of coarse bits of oats.
- Use GF rolled oats or “old-fashioned” oats, not QUICK oats: quick or 1-minute oats are less thick, less chewy, and generally work differently in recipes that call for rolled oats.
- Use a cookie scoop: for uniform size and perfectly packed balls of gf oatmeal cookie dough.
- If you don’t like the flavor of coconut at all: try using refined coconut oil. It’s flavorless.
Substitution Notes for this Best Gluten Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
- Gluten Free Oat Flour: swap with gluten free all purpose flour. Do not substitute with coconut flour, almond flour, cassava flour, etc. Those flours will work very differently in this recipe. I do not recommend it.
- Coconut Oil: swap with melted vegan butter or flavorless cooking oil.
- Coconut Sugar: swap with organic brown sugar or cane sugar.
- Flax Egg: swap with a chia egg or regular eggs (if not vegan). Here’s a recipe for flax eggs, in case you’re not familiar.
- Maple Syrup: try another liquid sweetener with the same amount of sweetness.
- Note: The more ingredients you change in a recipe, the less likely you’ll get ideal results. Proceed with caution, have fun experimenting & enjoy!
How to Store GF Dairy Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan)
Store your vegan gluten free oatmeal chocolate chip cookies in an airtight container at room temperature, out of direct sunlight, away from heat sources. Store gf cookies for up to 2 weeks.
Can I Freeze this Best Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe?
Yes, you can freeze these easy GF oatmeal chocolate chip cookies! After baking & cooling completely, store dairy-free cookies in a freezer-friendly bag or container. To enjoy the frozen vegan oatmeal chocolate chip cookies: allow to thaw for 30 minutes at room temperature, or heat in the microwave for 5-10 seconds.
So whaddya think? Are you ready to blow all of your friends’ socks off with my best gluten free oatmeal chocolate chip cookies recipe? 🙂 Let’s bake it! You grab the dairy-free, vegan chocolate chips, I’ll grab the gluten free oat flour! It’s truly such an honor to make these special healthy treats together. I can’t wait to hear what you think! In the mean time…
Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️
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Best Gluten Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe (GF, Vegan, Dairy-Free)
- Cook Time: 14 mins
- Total Time: 14 mins
- Yield: 24-30 cookies (mine made 27) 1x
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Best Gluten Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe (GF, Vegan, Dairy-Free): this easy vegan oatmeal chocolate chip cookies recipe has a crispy exterior, soft & chewy interior, with cozy oatmeal flavor. It’s the best GF oatmeal chocolate chip cookies – gluten free, dairy-free and made with healthy ingredients! Refined Sugar-Free.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten free oat flour – if using homemade, make sure it’s very finely ground (not coarse)
- 1 ½ cups gluten free rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional, but recommended)
- 1/3 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup melted coconut oil
- ½ cup + 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons warm water, whisked together, set for 15 minutes)
- 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
Add-ins
- 1 cup vegan chocolate chips
Optional Topping
- 2–3 tablespoons vegan chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or greased foil. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all the dry ingredients. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all the wet ingredients. Whisk until well-mixed.
- Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture. Whisk as long as you can. Switch to stirring and folding with a rubber spatula until no flour patches remain. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Cover bowl and chill in the freezer for about 20 minutes, until firm throughout. If necessary, allow to thaw at room temperature just until it’s soft enough to scoop, but still very firm and chilled.
- Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop and drop cookie dough balls onto the prepared cookie sheet, evenly spaced apart. Cookies will spread a bit. Optionally, press chocolate chips into cookies—this will help decrease sticking when flattening the cookies. Using a spoon, flatten the cookies about half way for thick cookies. Flatten considerably for just slightly thick cookies. The dough will be a bit sticky.
- Bake for 12-16 minutes. Mine took 14 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on the cookie sheet for about 10 minutes (on a cooling rack). Using a heatproof spatula, lift cookies off the sheet and transfer directly onto a cooling rack to cool completely before storing. Storing instructions below. Enjoy!
Try my Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies and my Chewy Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies!
Notes
– Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 weeks.
– Freezing Instructions: store in a freezer-friendly container or bag. Keep for up to 1-3 months. Thaw at room temperature for about 10-20 minutes before enjoying. Or, warm in the microwave for about 5-10 seconds.
– Nutrition Information: is an estimate based on the best-selling, most common brands per ingredient. Also, it’s estimated based on 27 servings per recipe, without the optional 2-3 tablespoon chocolate chip topping.
- Category: Cookies, Healthy Baking, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 129
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 32mg
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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Tools for the Best Gluten Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Click the links below to check out my favorite tools & ingredients used to make this easy gf oatmeal chocolate chip cookies recipe.
- Vegan Chocolate Chips – allergy-friendly chocolate chips, for the win!
- Medium Cookie Scoop – an absolute baker’s essential. Great for uniform scooping and greater control over cookie dough ball size and shape. Try the Small Cookie Scoop for smaller portions. 😉
- Gluten Free Oat Flour – one of my favorite vegan gluten free baking essentials.
- Homemade GF Oat Flour – my favorite recipe for homemade oat flour.
- Coconut Oil – a staple in my gluten free vegan baking kitchen!
- Coconut Sugar – a total necessity for refined sugar-free baking. 🙂
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Denise says
July 10, 2019 at 9:24 pmI made these and they came out looking nothing like yours. 🙁 I followed the recipe exactly. Wondering what could have gone wrong? They taste good but are flat and crispy. I did 13 minutes. On the second batch I left them in balls and did no flattening and they were still flat in the end. Any tips? Thx!
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
July 11, 2019 at 11:32 amHi Denise. Did you use homemade oat flour? If so, it’s important to make sure it’s very finely ground, as coarse oat flour will cause the cookies to spread. You may need to sift the oat flour after grinding to get it as fine as possible. Hope this helps! 🙂
Denise says
July 12, 2019 at 12:03 amNo, I used store bought. Bobs Red Mill. Maybe still not fine enough? Anyway, my girls ate them all day, they are so yummy! Hope to get them to be a little thicker next time. Thx!
Maria says
July 4, 2019 at 6:44 pmHi Demeter
These are the best chocolate chips cookies ever. Can’t tell you how many times I have made them. Your blueberry muffins are also awesome. Thank you so much ☺️ for these wonderful receipes
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
July 9, 2019 at 7:09 amHi Maria! I’m so happy to hear that you’re enjoying the recipes! 😊 Thank you for taking the time to let me know!
Maria says
July 9, 2019 at 2:05 pmYour welcome Demeter. I forgot to ask is there any chance that you will having any scone receipes in the future.
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
July 11, 2019 at 11:25 amScones are definitely on my list of recipes to make! 😄
Jackie says
June 10, 2019 at 10:56 pmI made these and they turned out great! My boyfriend and coworkers Hoover’s them right up. I found I did not need to flatten them before baking, as they spread the same either way. I subbed light brown sugar for the coconut sugar but otherwise followed the recipe as written. I think I might add less cinnamon and nutmeg next time, but that’s my personal preference.
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
June 12, 2019 at 9:53 amWoohoo! So happy to hear it Jackie! 😊 Sounds like you’ve got one lucky boyfriend, and he’s got some lucky coworkers. 😂
Ashley says
June 2, 2019 at 10:17 pmThese look amazing! I was wondering though, could a regular egg be substituted for the flax egg?
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
June 3, 2019 at 11:10 amHi Ashley! Yep, that would work fine. Happy baking!
Helen says
May 26, 2019 at 10:06 amHi there! Is there something I can use to replace coconut oil (that’s not just another oil) ? I love the look of your recipes but I try and avoid oil in my diet, so any tips you have for an alternative would be hugely appreciated! 🙏
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
May 29, 2019 at 1:31 pmHi Helen! Hmm… there are a number of oil-free substitutes for coconut oil in baking. You could try: applesauce, pumpkin puree or yogurt. From past experience, I can tell you that each one has a different effect on the final baking product (even from brand to brand). Try experimenting and seeing which yields your preferred baked good texture. Good luck & enjoy!
Noori Shaikh says
May 17, 2019 at 6:25 pmHello, I just realized I dont have baking powder. Can I replace it with baking soda?
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
May 21, 2019 at 11:12 amHi there! Unfortunately, you can’t swap them 1:1, and to use baking soda you’d need to adjust the quantity and the acid levels (which I haven’t tried yet).
Molly says
May 6, 2019 at 9:51 amThese turned out amazing!! Thank you for the great recipe!
I was wondering if these could be made into oatmeal cookie bars.
Thanks!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
May 10, 2019 at 5:13 pmWoohoo! I’m so happy to hear it Molly! 😊 As for cookie bars: I’m actually working on a few cookie bar recipes right now! 😉 If you try these as bars, let me know how it goes!
Alis says
April 25, 2019 at 2:08 amThese look great for my GF and dairy free hubby. Unfortunately virtually all US websites don’t consider the rest of the world. Can you include grams as even US cups and teaspoons are different measurements
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
April 26, 2019 at 5:00 pmHi Alis! I’m currently in the process of adding metric weights to all my recipes, but it’s a slow process—I wanna make sure I do it right. Thanks for your patience!
Sandra | A Dash of Sanity says
March 26, 2019 at 5:36 pmThese will disappear in minutes at my house!
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Sandra | A Dash of Sanity says
March 26, 2019 at 5:33 pmThese look really amazing!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
March 27, 2019 at 9:05 amThanks Sandra! 🙂
Ashlyn @ F5 Method says
March 21, 2019 at 7:44 amI always love seeing what healthy desserts you come up with it, these look amazing!!
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
March 21, 2019 at 4:29 pmThanks Ashlyn! 😄
Catalina says
March 20, 2019 at 4:07 amI want a dozen right now! I am so drooling over these!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
March 21, 2019 at 4:28 pmHaha I know the feeling! 😂
Jacquelyn Hastert says
March 19, 2019 at 6:13 pmAlways looking for a good GF cookie recipe! Found this one and I can’t wait to give them a try.
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
March 21, 2019 at 4:28 pmExcellent! Hope you enjoy them Jacquelyn!
Chrissie Baker says
March 19, 2019 at 7:37 amLove them! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect! This recipe is a keeper!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
March 19, 2019 at 8:09 amWoohoo!!! I’m so happy to hear it, Chrissie! Happy baking! 🙂
Jade Manning says
March 19, 2019 at 6:25 amJust call me the cookie monster now I’ve got my hands on this recipe!!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
March 19, 2019 at 8:08 amHi, Cookie Monster!!! Hehe. You’ll have to let me know how you like them, Jade. 🙂
Erin Dee says
March 18, 2019 at 8:30 pmI’d love to have a few of these right now! They look so delicious!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
March 19, 2019 at 7:41 amOh you know it! 😉
Dee says
March 18, 2019 at 6:41 pmOatmeal chocolate chip cookies are my favorite, and these look delicious! I have to make these myself
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Dee says
March 18, 2019 at 6:34 pmOatmeal chocolate chip cookies are absolutely my favorite, and these look so delicious! I have to make these soon
Dee says
March 18, 2019 at 6:30 pmOatmeal chocolate chip is omen of my favorite cookies ever, and these look so good! I just have to make these
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
March 19, 2019 at 7:56 amOh I know right? There’s nothing quite like a fresh oatmeal chocolate chip cookie! 😊
alyss says
March 18, 2019 at 4:13 pmYes! Love that these are GF!
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
March 19, 2019 at 7:41 amWoohoo! Hope you enjoy them Alyss! 🙂
Maria says
March 18, 2019 at 11:23 amI have made these cookies many times. They are the best cookies ever!! They taste better than regular oatmeal cookies. You would never think the are gluten free. Thank you Demeter for all your wonderful recipes. Bless you for helping so many people enjoy cookies and cake again who have a gluten problem and for using all wholesome ingredients.😊
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
March 19, 2019 at 7:57 amYay! So happy to hear you enjoy them Maria! 😊 Thank you for taking the time to share these kind words with me. It means a lot!
Valentina says
March 18, 2019 at 10:45 amThese look seriously amazing! That melting chocolate! My son is GF and I know he will be over the moon to try these.
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
March 18, 2019 at 3:22 pmThanks Valentina! I hope your son love them! 😊
Olivia says
March 18, 2019 at 10:24 amWoohoo!!!! I was right in guessing, lol. 🙂 They look so yummy.
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
March 19, 2019 at 8:01 amYeah you were!!! GREAT guess!! Hope you love them!
Tisha says
March 18, 2019 at 10:03 amThese look so yummy and simple! Great gluten free recipe!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
March 18, 2019 at 10:57 amThanks Tisha! 🙂
Veena Azmanov says
March 18, 2019 at 9:31 amMy kids to enjoy these delicious looking cookies. I love it too and have to try it out.
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
March 18, 2019 at 10:57 amWoohoo! They’re a total family favorite! 😊
Lisa | Garlic & Zest says
March 18, 2019 at 9:23 amYou never fail to amaze me with your indulgent looking but totally healthy desserts and sweets! I could eat a whole batch of these gorgeous oatmeal cookies!
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
March 18, 2019 at 10:57 amAw thanks Lisa! 😄 And with these cookies, it’s hard NOT to eat the whole batch at once! 😂
Susan [email protected] says
March 18, 2019 at 9:00 amOK, these might be the most tempting cookies ever, gluten free or not! Those photos are mesmerizing 🙂
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Demeter | Beaming Baker says
March 18, 2019 at 10:56 amHaha thank you Susan! 😊 So glad you enjoy them!