Easy Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe (2024)

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this easy healthy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies recipe yields chewy cookies with crispy edges and lots of chocolate chips!

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What do you typically do to pass the time indoors? Growing up, all I thought you could do was: watch TV, read a book, watch TV, talk to yourself, play with dolls, and watch even more TV.

Then, sneak in a quick sesh of quietly going through the cabinets and whipping up a some crazy treat made with whatever I could find without my mom knowing. And trying not to light the house on fire while doing it.

As a much wiser (okay, fine… not really) adult, I’ve broadened my horizons to so much more: less TV watching, playing board games, still talking to myself, and still, yes, proudly still whipping up all manner of treats with whatever I can find in my cabinets.

How about you?

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Easy Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

I’m kinda hoping that you’ve got everything you need to whip up today’s super yummy, totally indoor-activity-worthy easy vegan treat: easy healthy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies! No crazy ingredients required, no TV-watching involved, whatsoever. (And maybe a little healthy talking to yourself.)

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The Taste & Texture of Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

These healthy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies were a reader favorite when I shared them back in November 2018, and they still remain a big favorite today.

My favorite easy healthy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies yield mouthwatering crispy edges, chewy and moist centers, with an abundance of satisfying oatmeal flavor and melty chocolate morsels. Bonus: these healthy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and refined sugar-free… just like my 3 ingredient no bake peanut butter oatmeal cookie cups. 🙂

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How to Store Easy Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

To store your healthy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, simply cool completely and store in an airtight container. Keep for up to 2 weeks away from direct sunlight or other heat sources.

To freeze your healthy oatmeal cookies: store in a freezer-friendly container for 1-3 months. Just remember to thaw cookies for about 20 minutes before enjoying. Quick thaw by heating in the microwave in 10-second increments until just warm.

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  • Champagne Gold Chef Cookie Sheet + Parchment Paper Sheets: the hunt for the perfect, never-warping, even-heating cookie sheet is over. This baby is beautiful, so amazingly useful and yields amazing results. Bonus? I found the exact pre-cut sheets to fitperfectly into the champagne gold cookie sheet!
  • Medium Cookie Scoop: you know I’ve been raving about this cookie scoop for years. And I still stand by it! 😉 These cookie scoops have been with me through 1,000s of batches of cookies, with cookie dough so tough even an ice cream scoop would run away from it. Lol. I highly recommend getting this (and honestly, getting at least 3.)
  • Vegan Chocolate Chips or Sugar Free Chocolate Chips: my two favorite chocolate chips! Both tasty, one for the regular days and one for my lower sugar days. 😉 Both vegan + dairy-free.

How’d you like passing the time with me in the kitchen? Best indoor activity, amiright? 😉 Let me know in the comments below if you made my recipe—you know I love hearing from you! Thank you so much for stopping by. It truly means a lot to me to share in these kitchen moments with you and your loved ones. ‘Til the next baking adventure…

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

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Easy Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Demeter | Beaming Baker
  • Total Time: 41 minutes
  • Yield: 28-34 cookies (mine made 32 cookies) 1x
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Description

Easy Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies: this easy healthy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies recipe yields chewy cookies with crispy edges and lots of chocolate chips! Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Healthy.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil
  • ½ cup unsalted, natural creamy almond butter
  • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
  • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 2 flax eggs (2 tablespoons golden ground flaxseed + 6 tablespoons water, whisked together, set for 15 minutes)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups gluten free rolled oats
  • ¾ cup gluten free oat flour – if using homemade oat flour, make sure it’s very finely ground (not coarse)*
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Add-ins

  • 1 cup sugar free chocolate chips or vegan chocolate chips
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts (or your favorite add-in)

Optional Topping

  • 34 tablespoons sugar free chocolate chips or vegan chocolate chips

Instructions

  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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Notes

  • Where to Buy Ingredients: Vegan Chocolate Chips or Sugar Free Chocolate Chips | Natural Almond Butter | Coconut Oil | Coconut Sugar | Golden Ground Flaxseed | Gluten Free Rolled Oats
  • A Note on Homemade Oat Flour: *If using homemade oat flour, make sure to blend the flour until very fineand 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 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 20 minutes before enjoying.
  • Recommended Tools:Champagne Gold Chef Cookie Sheet + Parchment Paper Sheets | Medium Cookie Scoop
  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 16 mins
  • Category: Dessert, Snacks
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American

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  1. These were pretty good, but I would categorize them as a breakfast cookie based on the texture and flavor. The cinnamon paired with the oats is what gives it a breakfast cookie flavor, and because these cookies are heavy on the oats and the dough is more wet than usual it gives more of a oat cookie bar texture to me. Still good, but not usually what I’d turn to for a dessert cookie after dinner. Good recipe, and came out for me! 🙂

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  2. These cookies are wonderful! I love all your recipes! Thank you again!!

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    1. Aww thank you, Linda! 🥰 You’ve totally just made my day. Can’t wait to hear what you try next! ❤️

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  3. Do you have nutritional information for the cookies? Calorie count, in particular? Thanks, love this recipe.

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  4. I love this recipe! first try the other day went way too fast, today I’m back for a double batch!

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    1. That’s awesome! I’m so happy to hear it, Cara. 🙂 Double batches of fresh-baked oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are a must! Happy baking. 🙂

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  5. Gave these a try this afternoon and they were a hit even with my picky eaters! Easy and healthy, indeed!

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    1. Oh yes! No better complement than satisfying a picky eater. 🙂

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  6. I was looking for a healthy cookies recipe! This sounds amazing!

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    1. What perfect timing!

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  7. I love it! Easy, healthy, and so delicious! My kids can’t stop eating these cookies!

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    1. Love it! So glad to hear Toni!

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  8. Awesome tasty cookies! Love how simple and healthy they are

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    1. Yep! Easy, healthy and totally delish! 😋

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  9. These oatmeal chocolate chip cookies would disappear in our house!

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    1. Haha oh I’ll bet! 😉

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  10. I’m always looking for heathy grab n go snacks! These were delicious with the perfect amount of chewiness. I have some ready in my freezer for whenever I need them!

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    1. Same here! Healthy grab n go snacks are the best! I’m so glad that you enjoyed my recipe. 🙂 Happy baking, Tara!

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  11. Yum! These are so delicious and tasty! I LOVE oatmeal and adding the chocolate chips made it so scrumptious! My family loves these cookies. Thanks!

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    1. Woohoo! That’s simply wonderful to hear Beth! 😊

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  12. These cookies are a tasty healthy take on a classic. Didn’t last long in my house!

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    1. Woohoo! So glad to hear it Angela!

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  13. If I can make a healthy cookie that looks this good, I am all about it!

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    1. Oh yeah you can! Happy baking Jill!

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  14. Healthy cookies you say? That means I an eat them for breakfast, right? They look amazing.

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    1. LOL I like the way you think Dannii! 😂

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  15. I LOVE oatmeal to bits, so this is the perfect recipe for me! Adding choc chips makes it all the more enjoyable and I can’t wait to give it a go. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Same here! 😋 I think you’re really gonna enjoy these Jeannette!

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  16. I love these! I’ve been looking for refined sugar free snacks, so thanks for the recipe!

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    1. Wonderful! You’re so welcome Julia!

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  17. Thank you for sharing this fantastic recipe. A real winner.

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    1. Woohoo! That’s so wonderful to hear Helen!

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  18. Can I use regular eggs?

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    1. Hi Laurie! I haven’t tried it myself, but it should be fine. Happy baking!

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Easy Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Which is healthier oatmeal or chocolate chip cookies? ›

Compared to chocolate chip, peanut butter and sugar cookies, oatmeal cookies are marginally more nutritious. Comparing cookies of similar size, an oatmeal cookie has fewer calories than peanut butter or sugar cookies. Oatmeal cookies contain less fat and more protein, fiber and calcium than the others.

What is the secret to chewy cookies? ›

Cornstarch helps product soft and thick cookies. Using more brown sugar than white sugar results in a moister, softer cookie. An extra egg yolk increases chewiness. Rolling the cookie dough balls to be tall and lumpy instead of wide and smooth gives the cookies a bakery-style textured thickness.

What to make with banana oats and chocolate? ›

How To Make Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash ripe bananas.
  3. Add in oats and mix well.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips.
  5. Scoop oat and banana mixture onto cookie sheets.
  6. Bake until golden brown and soft to the touch.
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Is it OK to eat oatmeal cookies everyday? ›

Both whole grain oats and raisins are a good source of fiber. The presence of whole grain oats will also help you stay fuller longer. That said, oatmeal raisin cookies are still cookies with higher butter and sugar content than other snacks, so they should only be considered a healthy snack in moderation.

Can diabetics eat oatmeal? ›

A cup of cooked oatmeal (1/2 cup of dried oats) contains approximately 30 grams of carbs, which can fit into a nutritious meal plan for people with diabetes. Oatmeal is high in fiber and nutrients but low in saturated and trans fats and sugar and can help you maintain a healthy blood sugar level.

Can homemade cookies be healthy? ›

Homemade chocolate chip cookies are generally healthier than store-bought cookies because they don't contain added chemicals and preservatives. If you are making your own cookies at home, you also have control over the quality of the ingredients you're using.

What is the number one cookie in the world? ›

Oreo is the best-selling cookie in the world. It is now sold in over 100 countries. Oreo was first produced in 1912 by the National Biscuit Company, now known as Na-Bis-Co.

Are bananas healthier than cookies? ›

Although bananas are a better choice than cookies, they are probably not the best fruit option. No single food has a magical power to make you lose weight. Success lies in having a balanced diet and picking foods that avoid big blood sugar spikes, which can make you hungry again soon after eating them.

Should I use baking soda or baking powder in cookies? ›

Baking soda is typically used for chewy cookies, while baking powder is generally used for light and airy cookies. Since baking powder is comprised of a number of ingredients (baking soda, cream of tartar, cornstarch, etc.), using it instead of pure baking soda will affect the taste of your cookies.

What is the best flour for cookies? ›

All-Purpose Flour: The Versatile Choice

All-purpose flour is the most commonly used flour in cookie recipes due to its moderate protein content (usually around 10-12%).

What can you not mix with oats? ›

High-sugar toppings like chocolate, syrup, and dried fruit

As Best points out, "some of the worst ingredients that are mistakenly added to healthy overnight oat recipes include chocolate sauce, sugar, syrup, and dried fruit."

Can we mix oats and banana together? ›

Yes, you can definitely eat oats, bananas, and milk together. In fact, they make a nutritious and balanced combination. Oats provide fiber, bananas offer potassium and sweetness, while milk adds protein and calcium.

What pairs well with oats? ›

Sweet toppings

To sweeten oatmeal without going overboard on refined sugar, try these additions: Fresh fruit: berries, bananas, apples, peaches, mango, or pears. Spices: cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, or nutmeg. Natural sweeteners: a dash of maple syrup or honey.

Do chocolate chip cookies have any health benefits? ›

In Conclusion. Eating chocolate chip cookies is a delicious and enjoyable treat that can be beneficial for your health, your mind, and your relationships. When eaten in moderation, chocolate chip cookies are packed with nutrients like fiber, protein, calcium, and iron.

Do oatmeal cookies have a lot of sugar? ›

Many storebought brands of oatmeal cookies do have a lot of sugar, as do a lot of recipes. For example, Pepperidge Farm's soft baked oatmeal raisin cookies have 12g of total sugar per serving.

What can I eat instead of chocolate chip cookies? ›

10 Healthy Alternatives to Cookies
  1. Oatmeal cookies with dark chocolate chips. ...
  2. Greek yogurt with honey and nuts. ...
  3. Almond flour cookies. ...
  4. Baked apple slices with cinnamon. ...
  5. Homemade protein bars. ...
  6. Rice cakes with almond butter and banana. ...
  7. Dark chocolate-covered almonds. ...
  8. No-bake energy balls.

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