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Healthy Oatmeal Cookies

Published: Sep 12, 2022 · by Demeter | Beaming Baker 51 Comments · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Lightly sweet healthy oatmeal cookies bursting with warm, cozy spices and buttery-rich flavor.

Closeup shot of a stack of four healthy oatmeal cookies

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 oatmeal cookies a try and see how much they can brighten your day. 🙂

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

Simple, whole ingredients and just two bowls are needed to make the best ever healthy oatmeal cookies!

Freshly baked healthy oatmeal cookies on brown parchment paper

The Ingredients You Need

I created this deliciously simple oatmeal cookies recipe with two goals in mind: 1) satisfying cookies that highlighted the awesomeness of oats, 2) oatmeal cookies that were secretly easy to make and not-so secretly easy to eat. Here are the ingredients!

An overhead view of the ingredients needed to make these oatmeal cookies.

 

How to Make Healthy Oatmeal Cookies

This healthy oatmeal cookies recipe is a fan favorite because it’s so simple to make, with healthy ingredients, and just two mixing bowls. What I love I about this recipe is that it’s filled with heart healthy ingredients and leaves out all the junk without compromising on taste. Enjoy!

Today, we’re learning how to make 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.

two pics showing dry ingredients for oatmeal cookies in mixing bowl.

 

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.

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Combine

Pour the dry ingredients over the wet ingredients and whisk thoroughly to combine. If the dough is too sticky and sticking to the inside of the whisk, clean out the whisk. Then, switch to using a rubber or silicone spatula. Stir and fold the oatmeal cookie dough until cohesive with the spatula.

two pics of adding oats into wet ingredients bowl.

 

Scoop

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

two overhead photos showing hand scooping oatmeal cookie dough onto baking sheet

 

Bake, Cool and Enjoy

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

How Are These Oatmeal Cookies Healthy? 

I used the best healthy ingredients to develop this healthy oatmeal cookie recipe. You’ll have so much to feel good about with this healthy cookie recipe! These oatmeal cookies are lower in sugar, packed with heart healthy ingredients, and fiber-rich. 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. These oatmeal cookies are 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

The Taste

These 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.

super closeup shot of a tall stack of healthy oatmeal cookies on a white backdrop

How Long Can I Keep My Oatmeal Cookies For?

Once baked, all is not done! Unless you heartily eat all said healthy oatmeal cookies in one sitting. I’m not here to judge! 😉 But here’s what you do if you have any leftover:

Room Temperature: You can keep your oatmeal cookies for up to 1 week at room temperature, like say, in a cupboard. Just make sure that it’s not near any heat sources, or in the way of direct sunlight. The hotter it is, the sooner your cookies will spoil.

Freezer: Go ahead and freeze your oatmeal cookies! Sometimes I like to bake up 2 batches and freeze one for later. For this, make sure to cool your cookies completely, then tuck them into a freezer-friendly container. Store your oatmeal cookies in the freezer for 1-2 months. Allow cookies to thaw for about 10-15 minutes at room temp before enjoying!

Great Tools

  • Ceramic Chef Cookie Sheet
  • Parchment Paper Sheets
  • Medium Cookie Scoop
  • 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


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  • Author: Demeter | Beaming Baker
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: about a dozen (mine made 11 cookies)
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Description

This oatmeal cookies 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 rolled oats
  • ½ cup all purpose flour or 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

  • 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil or butter
  • 2 tablespoons coconut sugar or cane sugar
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 egg of choice
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

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, flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together all the wet ingredients: oil or butter, sugar, maple syrup, egg and vanilla. Whisk until thoroughly combined and resembles caramel.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Whisk as long as you can, then switch to stirring and folding with a rubber or silicone spatula 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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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.

How to make Vegan: use coconut oil, coconut sugar or organic cane sugar and a flax egg or chia egg.

  • For the flax egg: 1 flax egg equals 1 tablespoon golden ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water, whisked together, set for 15 minutes.

How to make Gluten Free: use gluten free rolled oats and gluten free oat flour.

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. katerina @ diethood.com says

    September 13, 2022

    I love these oatmeal cookies! Healthy and delicious! I am so excited to try them out!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      September 13, 2022

      The perfect combo, imo. Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Sandra says

    September 13, 2022

    Love these oatmeal cookies! They’re so good! Great snack and perfect with a cup of coffee!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      September 13, 2022

      Ooh yes, they’re great with a cozy, warm beverage!

      Reply
  3. Juliane says

    September 13, 2022

    Bet this will be a favorite in our house!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      September 13, 2022

      Without a doubt! 😄

      Reply
  4. Erin | Dinners, Dishes and Dessert says

    September 13, 2022

    Looks totally irresistible! Need to make this soon!

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      September 13, 2022

      Yes you absolutely do!

      Reply
  5. Beth says

    September 12, 2022

    I tried these cookies, and they absolutely deliver! They are so good, and I love that they’re so much better for you than regular cookies.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      September 13, 2022

      Exactly! 😉 I’m so glad you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  6. Cindy says

    March 5, 2022

    These cookies are DELICIOUS!!! Thank you for sharing your recipe. They are my new favorite Oatmeal cookies 🍪

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 7, 2022

      Thanks so much, Cindy!! You are so welcome! 🙂 It truly makes me so happy to hear it. Enjoy! 😋🍪🤗

      Reply
  7. James Gilboy says

    April 24, 2021

    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!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      April 29, 2021

      You’re very welcome James! Happy you enjoyed them. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Jessica says

    March 24, 2021

    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.

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 29, 2021

      Hi Jessica! You could try making a chia egg or a regular egg if that works for your diet. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  9. Julie says

    January 18, 2021

    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.❤️

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      January 19, 2021

      Woohoo! I’m beyond pleased that you enjoyed them Julie! 😊 Is there anything better than making your own goodies and know *exactly* what went in them? Can’t wait to hear what you try next!

      Reply
  10. Sandra says

    October 18, 2020

    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?

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      October 19, 2020

      Thanks Sandra! I’m so happy to hear it. 🙂 If you’re looking for firmer oatmeal cookies, try my Simple & Easy Vegan Oatmeal Cookies. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  11. Farhat says

    October 18, 2020

    Thanks for the recipe, tasty bite.
    Farhat…

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      October 19, 2020

      You’re so welcome. Enjoy, Farhat! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Maria says

    October 18, 2020

    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

      October 19, 2020

      Hi Maria, I’m not sure. Just to be safe, ask your doctor and see what they say. 😉 Hope you two can enjoy it!

      Reply
  13. Amanda Wren-Grimwood says

    October 18, 2020

    These look so easy to make and so much healthier too. On my list to try!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      October 19, 2020

      Thanks Amanda! I hope you love ’em. 🙂

      Reply
  14. Anna says

    October 17, 2020

    These are officially my favorite oatmeal cookies! I could eat a dozen of them!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      October 17, 2020

      Wow that’s so amazing to hear Anna! 😊 So so happy you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  15. Joy Simpson says

    October 17, 2020

    Looks delicious. I cannot wait to try this recipe. Thanks for posting. Do I have to use both coconut sugar and maple syrup?

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      October 19, 2020

      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!

      Reply
  16. Matt Taylor says

    October 17, 2020

    Such an amazing recipe! I love oatmeal cookies, and if they are healtier, even better.

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      October 17, 2020

      Awesome! Healthy and tasty is totally my jam. 😉

      Reply
  17. Sue says

    October 17, 2020

    I would be thrilled to forgo my morning oatmeal for a healthy cookie or two!

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      October 17, 2020

      Haha cookies for breakfast are always a win in my books!

      Reply
  18. Kellie H says

    October 17, 2020

    We just made these cookies and they’re absolutely perfect. So easy and a great snack for the kiddos!

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      October 17, 2020

      How great! Love that they were a hit with the kids. 🙂

      Reply
  19. Angela says

    October 17, 2020

    Love this recipe! Cookies without all of the guilt are exactly what I need right now. So chewy and delicious… YUM!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      October 17, 2020

      Oh yes, right now I’m all about as many guilt-free treats as I can get! lol I’m really pleased you enjoyed these cookies!

      Reply
  20. Shelley says

    October 17, 2020

    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

      October 19, 2020

      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!

      Reply
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