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Healthy Oatmeal Cookies

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Soft & lightly sweet healthy oatmeal cookies with spiced, buttery-rich flavor.

Healthy Oatmeal Cookies: this healthy oatmeal cookie recipe yields lightly sweet healthy oatmeal cookies with spiced, buttery-rich flavor, lightly crispy edges and a tender moist, interior. #Healthy #Oatmeal #Cookies | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

Healthy oatmeal cookies, for the win!! Honestly, any healthy cookies for the win! Because every day is a day that needs cookies. And winning. Ya know what I’m saying? 😉

Every day, when I hit a bump in the road with work, the kitchen, recipe testing, you name it, I tell Erik that I absolutely need ALL the COOOKIES!! And he responds with, “Me too!!”

And then we jump around, do the Cookie Dance, or, in today’s case, the Oatmeal Cookie Dance, get all flushed and insist in doing more (actual) cardio later and break out the cookie sheets for some cookie comfort.

Do you have a work/crappy-bump-in-the-day ritual that you do to loosen up?

Either way, if you’re looking for a new addition to that routine, perhaps give today’s healthy oatmeal cookies a try and see how much they can brighten your day. 🙂

Ready for all the healthy oatmeal cookies? Let’s do this!

Lightly sweet healthy oatmeal cookies bursting with warm, cozy spices and buttery-rich flavor. You’d never know these oatmeal cookies were healthy!

Healthy Oatmeal Cookies: this healthy oatmeal cookie recipe yields lightly sweet healthy oatmeal cookies with spiced, buttery-rich flavor, lightly crispy edges and a tender moist, interior. #Healthy #Oatmeal #Cookies | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

How to Make Healthy Oatmeal Cookies

Today, we’re learning how to make healthy oatmeal cookies in just 6 simple steps.

Preheat

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Whisk the Dry Ingredients

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together all of the dry ingredients: oats, oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg and salt.

Whisk the Wet Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together coconut oil, coconut sugar, maple syrup, flax egg and vanilla extract. Whisk until well mixed.

Combine

Pour the dry ingredients over the wet ingredients and whisk thoroughly to combine.

Scoop

Scoop and drop balls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten cookies.

Bake, Cool and Enjoy

Bake for about 10 minutes, cool and enjoy the best healthy oatmeal cookies!

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How Are These Oatmeal Cookies Healthy? 

I used the best healthy ingredients to develop this healthy oatmeal cookie recipe. Check out the deets below to see:

Rolled Oats & Oat Flour: whole grain, heart-healthy, fiber-rich oats are one of my favorite healthy baking ingredients. They make for the perfect backdrop, soaking up flavors like no other.

Healthy Fats: coconut oil—one of my favorite healthy ingredients to use in many of my healthy cookie recipes. They add a richness to every cookie & a creamy, buttery flavor that takes these healthy oatmeal cookies to the next level.

Ground Flaxseed: I use ground flaxseed and water to create a vegan “egg.” Flaxseeds are so great because they’re a heart-healthy, whole ingredient that gives this healthy oatmeal cookie recipe a nice little boost of Omega-3s and dietary fiber. 😉

Warm Spices: ground cinnamon and nutmeg are the perfect duo of spice that warm you up and give you all the cozy feels without any added sodium or extra junk. Who says natural, healthy ingredients can’t give you an extra oomph?

Refined Sugar Free Ingredients: coconut sugar, pure maple syrup—if you’re keeping refined sugar out of your diet, you need not worry. As with every BB recipe, we’re gonna keep it refined sugar-free. For more refined sugar-free, healthy oatmeal cookies, try these Gluten Free Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies or this Classic Gluten Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe.

The Taste & Texture of these Healthy Oatmeal Cookies

The Taste

These healthy oatmeal cookies are lightly sweet, with warm, cozy spices and a buttery-rich flavor—all without using butter!

The Texture

This healthy oatmeal cookie recipe yields cookies with lightly crispy edges and a mostly soft and buttery, tender and moist interior.

Refined sugar-free, heart-healthy and nutrient-rich ingredients come together in an easy recipe for healthy oatmeal cookies.

Healthy Oatmeal Cookies: this healthy oatmeal cookie recipe yields lightly sweet healthy oatmeal cookies with spiced, buttery-rich flavor, lightly crispy edges and a tender moist, interior. #Healthy #Oatmeal #Cookies | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

Great Tools for the Best Healthy Oatmeal Cookies

  • Rose Gold Chef Cookie Sheet & Parchment Paper Sheets: I’ve been on the hunt for high-quality cookie sheets since 2012, when I used dollar store cookie sheets that warped, $10-12 big brand cookie sheets that also warped and everything else in between. This cookie sheet is not only beautiful, but functional, durable and does not warp one bit. It ensures even heating & baking throughout the sheet. Bonus: I found pre-cut parchment sheets that actually fit this cookie sheet!
  • Medium Cookie Scoop – This cookie scoop is by and far the greatest kitchen tool of all time when it comes to making cookies. I’ve tried so many different cookie scoops with plenty of them breaking mid-scoop. This one never lets me down.
  • Where to Buy Ingredients: Gluten Free Rolled Oats | Coconut Sugar | Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil | Golden Ground Flaxseed

Did someone say it’s Healthy Oatmeal Cookie Dance Party time? Hold on—lemme get my whisk and dancing shoes on! 😉 In case I ever forget to tell you, I truly appreciate you—stopping by, commenting, and trying my recipes. Can’t wait to hear what you think. ‘Til our next baking adventure…

Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️

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Healthy Oatmeal Cookies: this healthy oatmeal cookie recipe yields lightly sweet healthy oatmeal cookies with spiced, buttery-rich flavor, lightly crispy edges and a tender moist, interior. #Healthy #Oatmeal #Cookies | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

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Healthy Oatmeal Cookies

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Healthy Oatmeal Cookies: this healthy oatmeal cookie recipe yields soft & lightly sweet healthy oatmeal cookies with spiced, buttery-rich flavor, lightly crispy edges and a tender moist, interior.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup gluten free rolled oats
  • ½ cup gluten free oat flour – if using homemade oat flour, make sure it’s very finely ground (not coarse)*
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt 

Wet Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or greased foil. Set aside for later.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together all the dry ingredients: oats, oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together all the wet ingredients: coconut oil, coconut sugar, maple syrup, flax egg and vanilla. Whisk until thoroughly combined and resembles caramel.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Whisk until thoroughly combined and thickened. The dough will be sticky.
  5. Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop and drop balls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Using a fork, flatten cookies into a round disc—they will not spread during baking.
  6. Bake for 8-12 minutes. Mine took 10 minutes. Place baking sheet on a cooling rack, allowing cookies to firm up on the pan for 10 minutes. Using a flat, heatproof spatula, carefully lift cookies off the baking sheet and transfer to a cooling rack. Allow to cool completely. Enjoy! Storing instructions below.

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Equipment

Notes

Where to Buy Ingredients: Gluten Free Rolled Oats | Coconut Sugar | Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil | Golden Ground Flaxseed

A Note on Homemade Oat Flour: *If using homemade oat flour, make sure to blend the flour until very fine and sift the flour to remove coarse bits of oats that could create less than ideal results. Store until needed, then measure the amount required for the recipe.

Storing Instructions: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Recommended Tools: Medium Cookie Scoop | Rose Gold Chef Cookie Sheet & Parchment Paper Sheets

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: healthy oatmeal cookies, healthy oatmeal cookie recipe

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  1. James Gilboy says

    Been looking for a not-brutally-sweet take on oatmeal cookies, and this absolutely hit the spot. Tweaked some of the ingredients, added raisins, and they came out pretty much exactly how I hoped. Many thanks for the recipe!

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  2. Jessica says

    Hi! Can these be made with out the flax egg or is there a sub? I have a flaxseed allergy and I’m looking for a gluten free/dairy free cookie to make.
    Thanks.

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  3. Julie says

    OMG! These cookies are amazing. They taste like oatmeal patty’s you buy at the store without all the guilt. Thank you so much for this fantastic recipe, will definelty be making multiple batches.❤️

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  4. Sandra says

    These are delicious! & I will be making them again probably tomorrow since are them ALL!! But what can I do to make them stickier in the middle instead of soft?

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  6. Maria says

    Can i offer this to a one year old ? My baby loves bread and oatmeal, but i want to try this cookie for her <3 I'm sure she'll love it!

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      Hi Joy! Coconut sugar and maple syrup: that’s what I’ve found to work best for me. Since the amount is so small, you can try using just 1 of these and subbing a similar amount for the other. You might have to experiment a bit to get just the right texture. Good luck!

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  14. Shelley says

    Oh my gosh – I just love that you guys have a “Cookie Dance” – that’s awesome! My workday slump rituals are pretty much either going for a run, or grabbing another cup of coffee – nowhere near as fun as a Cookie Dance! And for sure – my cup of coffee needs these cookies – that’d be more fun, right off the bat! 😉 You always have the most ingenious ways of making wonderful treats so much healthier – I always look forward to seeing your techniques. Another winner here! Thank you!!!

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      Haha–yeah, it’s kind of our thing. Lol. (I mean, dancing and cookies–what’s NOT to love??) Oh, I love that you go for a run! Wish I could be that motivated. Lol. Thank you for your kind words–I could say the same for you!

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