Easy Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- ¼ cmelted coconut oil
- ½ calmond butter
- ¼ c2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- ¼ c2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2flax eggs
- 1 tsppure vanilla extract
- 2 cgluten free rolled oats
- ¾ cgluten free oat flour
- 1 tspbaking powder
- 1 tspground cinnamon
- ½ tspsalt
- 1 csugar free chocolate chips or vegan chocolate chips
- ½ cchopped walnuts
or your favorite add-in
- 3 tbspsugar free chocolate chips or vegan chocolate chips
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or greased foil. Set aside.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: coconut oil, almond butter, coconut sugar, maple syrup, flax eggs and vanilla. Whisk until the mixture resembles caramel.
- 3
In a large bowl, using a rubber spatula, stir together all of the dry ingredients: oats, oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
- 4
Pour the wet mixture over the dry mixture. Using the spatula, fold and stir until well mixed. Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts.
- 5
Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop and drop cookie dough balls on the prepared cookie sheet, spread evenly apart. Optionally, dot the cookie tops with chocolate chips. Using a fork, flatten cookies to slightly chunkier than desired thickness—cookies will spread and flatten a bit. Cookie dough will be sticky.
- 6
Bake for 12-18 minutes. Mine took 16 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on the cookie sheet for about 10 minutes (on a cooling rack). Transfer cookies directly to a cooling rack to cool completely before storing. Storing instructions below. Enjoy!
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About this Recipe
Craving a healthy sweet treat that still delivers on classic cookie comfort? This Easy Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe is your answer, offering all the joy of a homemade cookie with wholesome ingredients you can feel good about.
What makes these cookies truly shine is their remarkable texture: you'll discover a perfectly chewy interior complemented by delightfully crispy edges. It's a culinary triumph that's also remarkably accommodating, being inherently vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free. The clever combination of melted coconut oil and creamy almond butter provides richness and ensures that delightful chewiness without relying on traditional dairy.
Prepare for a truly satisfying cookie experience. Each bite delivers a comforting blend of hearty oats and generous pockets of melty chocolate chips, all underscored by the warm embrace of ground cinnamon. The subtle sweetness from coconut sugar and pure maple syrup creates a balanced flavor profile that tastes indulgent, yet fits seamlessly into a healthier lifestyle. This recipe proves that you don't have to sacrifice flavor or texture to enjoy a better-for-you dessert, making it ideal for those with specific dietary needs or anyone looking for a wholesome option.
These versatile oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are wonderfully adaptable. If walnuts aren't your preference, feel free to swap them out for another favorite add-in like pecans, dried cranberries, or even shredded coconut. For the chocolate chips, you can easily choose between sugar-free or other vegan chocolate chips to best suit your dietary preferences.
Enjoy these wholesome cookies as a delightful snack, a welcome addition to any lunchbox, or a satisfying dessert after a meal. They pair beautifully with a glass of plant-based milk or a warm cup of your favorite tea.