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Our soft, chewy, and healthy gluten-free oatmeal cookies made with natural ingredients. Quick, easy, and perfect for snacks, desserts, or a guilt-free indulgence!
Table of Contents
- Cookies with Benefits
- Why You’ll Love These Healthy Oatmeal Cookies
- Quick and Simple Cookie Ingredients
- How to Make Gluten-Free Oatmeal Cookies
- Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Cookie
- Substitutions or Additions to Try
- Reviews About These Cookies
- Questions About Gluten-Free Oatmeal Cookies
- Storing and Freezing Cookies
- More Healthy Recipes
- Gluten-Free Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
Cookies with Benefits
Hey there, cookie lovers! Let me introduce you to my all-time favorite treat: gluten-free oatmeal cookies that are both delicious and nutritious. These cookies are so good, you’ll forget they’re actually healthy. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe is foolproof and packed with wholesome ingredients that you likely already have at home. Plus, they’re naturally sweetened, gluten-free, and a guilt-free option for satisfying your sweet tooth. Get ready to fill your kitchen with the warm, comforting aroma of freshly baked oatmeal cookies that are perfect for any time of day.
Why You’ll Love These Healthy Oatmeal Cookies
Imagine biting into a soft, chewy oatmeal cookie that’s packed with natural sweetness and wholesome ingredients. These cookies are:
- Easy to Make: No fancy steps or special tools required.
- Naturally Sweetened: Thanks to bananas and applesauce, there’s no need for added sugar.
- Perfect for All Occasions: Whether it’s a midday snack or a post-dinner treat, these cookies fit the bill.
- Gluten-Free: Made without flour, these cookies are perfect for those avoiding gluten.
Quick and Simple Cookie Ingredients
You probably already have most of these ingredients in your kitchen. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Bananas: Use ripe, brown-spotted bananas for natural sweetness.
- Applesauce: Keeps the cookies soft and moist.
- Rolled Oats: Old-fashioned oats work best for that perfect chewy texture.
- Milk: Adds moisture and helps the cookies brown beautifully.
- Vanilla Extract: A dash of flavor to elevate your cookies.
- Cinnamon: For a warm, cozy hint of spice.
- Raisins: Add a fruity twist (or swap for chocolate chips if you’re feeling indulgent).
How to Make Gluten-Free Oatmeal Cookies
Ready to bake? Let’s get started:
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Mix It Up: In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Stir in the applesauce, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon. Add the rolled oats and raisins, mixing until combined.
- Shape and Bake: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop the dough onto your prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on a wire rack (if you can wait that long!) and enjoy them warm or at room temperature.
Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Cookie
- Prepared baking sheets – Place parchment paper or silicon mats on your baking sheets when placing your cookie dough on them. This will help them bake evenly as well as slide off easily.
- Cookie scoop – I like to use a medium cookie scoop to make sure that all my cookies are evenly baking together in the oven.
- Cooling racks – Once the cookies are baked, place them on a wire rack to finish cooling. This helps the bottoms to stay soft and chewy.
- Store Smart: Keep cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Substitutions or Additions to Try
- Chocolate chips – Not quite as healthy, but substituting chocolate chips for raisins does make these even better. Use milk, and dark, or semi-sweet chocolate chips to make oatmeal chocolate chip cookies.
- Nuts – If you love nuts and the extra texture in your cookies, add chopped walnuts to the cookies.
- More mix ins – You can toss in dried fruit, shredded coconut, or even a sprinkle of flax or chia seeds for an extra nutritional boost.
Reviews About These Cookies
“These are my favorite more healthy treat. I’ve made them several times and never had an issue with the recipe… thank you for this!! Everyone in my family loves them as well. Just made a batch tonight and already ate two 🙂”
-Tailor
Questions About Gluten-Free Oatmeal Cookies
These cookies skip the butter, sugar, and flour, relying on natural ingredients like bananas and applesauce for sweetness and texture. By avoiding refined sugar and unhealthy fats, these cookies provide a cleaner and more wholesome treat option.
Absolutely! Rolled oats work wonderfully in this recipe and give the cookies a great chewy texture. If you have quick oats and prefer a finer consistency, you can pulse rolled oats in a blender or food processor before using them.
Place a slice of bread in the airtight container with your cookies. The moisture from the bread will soften them up within a few hours. Alternatively, you can microwave the cookies for a few seconds to regain some softness. Use gluten-free bread if you are wanting to keep the cookies free of gluten.
To make the cookies vegan, simply use a non-dairy milk such as almond, soy, or oat milk. The rest of the ingredients are already plant-based, so it’s an easy switch!
Yes! These cookies are a fantastic snack for kids. They’re naturally sweet, easy to chew, and packed with wholesome ingredients. Plus, kids love helping mix the dough and shape the cookies.
Storing and Freezing Cookies
To keep your cookies fresh:
Freeze: Place cookies on a baking sheet, freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag. They’ll stay fresh for up to 3 months.
Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
More Healthy Recipes
This recipe for healthy oatmeal cookies is one of many of our light recipes. We have several breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, and even dessert ideas! Looking for more wholesome treats? Check out these recipes:
- Healthy Chocolate Chip Muffins
- Baked Oats Recipe
- Homemade Granola Bars
- Baked Pears
- Chocolate Covered Bananas
- Peanut Butter Energy Balls
- Fiber Crunchies
- Chocolate Protein Balls
- More Light and Tasty Recipes
Gluten-Free Oatmeal Cookies
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Ingredients
- 3 bananas
- 1/3 cup applesauce
- 2 cup oats
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup raisins or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Peel and mash bananas in a large mixing bowl.
- Add remaining ingredients and stir until well combined and the consistency of cookie dough.
- Use a cookie scoop or drop by rounded tablespoon onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake 15-20 minutes.
- Cool for 2-3 minutes, then remove cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
How to Store and Freeze Healthy Oatmeal Cookies
- These cookies will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to a week.
- To freeze, place the cookies on a baking sheet in the freezer until they are frozen. Remove from the baking sheet and place in a freezer bag and store in the freezer for three months.
Nutrition Information
Now it’s your turn to give these gluten-free oatmeal cookies a try. Trust me, your taste buds (and your body) will thank you. These cookies are perfect for sharing with family and friends or keeping all to yourself (no judgment here!). Whether you’re enjoying them with a cup of cold milk, packing them in a lunchbox, or grabbing one on the go, they’re sure to become a favorite. Don’t forget to share your creations and let me know how they turned out! ❤️
Did I completely miss the boat on this one? Other than the raisins, mine are tasteless and heavy. The first batch, even with longer baking time, are doughy. The second batch I baked even longer. They are edible. The add-ins above may improve flavor but I found these really lacking.
I just made these and I agree with you. I’m going to try a longer bake time as well!
Bake times can vary with different ovens and elevation. Be careful not to over bake. Thank you for your comment!
I Loved, every body in my house like, no complains. Thanks for the recepe
made these last night and brought them to work today. HUGE SUCCESS!!! I don’t like bananas and even I liked these! Based on the feedback above, I adjusted as follows: replaced the milk with 2tbsp almond milk and 1tbsp veg oil. Chocolate chips i went with 2/3 cup. I used unsweeted applesauce but added 3/4 tsp Truvia (stevia). They were yummy and people were not believing they were “guilt free”. Great recipe.
These were awesome, I threw in some cranraisins, 1/2 C of walnuts and 1/2 C of chopped sugar free chocolate Hershey candies. Super yummy!
That sounds delicious! Thank you for the good ideas!
I added chia seeds & shredded coconut to these & they turned out AMAZING, thank you so much!!!!!!
I am always looking for healthy sugar-free recipes since recently having to cut out sugar, dairy and eggs from my diet…… THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!!!!
Yum! Thank you for sharing your ideas. Kudos to you for cutting all of those things out of your diet. That is not easy. I’m glad you can enjoy this recipe!
I used golden raisins, dried cranberries & walnuts – mmmmmm
Sounds delicious! Great ideas!
I added a tsp. Of powdered stevia…it sweetened them up enough to give it more of a “cookie” taste
Great idea! Thanks for sharing the tip! I haven’t used stevia in baking before. I’m glad to know it works well.
Can’t wait to make these, but I’m going to use toffee chips.
Do they have to be refrigerated? I’m making these for a cookie swap.
They will look prettier if they are refrigerated but they don’t need to be
Just made these, they’re very good.
Is the cup in this recipe US cup?
Or what?
Cause i would need dl so i need to know wich cup this is! 😀
Yes, the “c.” in this recipe is for cup, or 8 ounces. Thank you for asking!
I just made these and they’re great! They are 2 WW points plus, or only one if you make 30 mini cookies. Wonderful guilt-free treat!
What kind of applesauce do you use? Natural sugar free? Thanks!
Yes! You can use the natural sugar free applesauce. Regular applesauce works great too, it just adds a little more sugar.
I usually use Truvia for my baking because my boyfriend is diabetic. It works and my BF likes it.
Made these tonight and we loved them! Thank you for the amazing recipe!
Was excited to try Was pleasantly surprised good flavour 🙂
I just made this. There not as bad as I thought they would be, however they are missing something.. I will continue making these just for that fact im trying to watch what I eat. If you have any other healthy recipes please share.
Maybe vanilla and chopped pecans??
Yes! That would be delicious!
Made these and sad to say I was disappointed. Not sure if there needed to be salt in these but my family and I felt they were a bit tasteless. 🙁
You can add a little salt if you would like. You can also add nuts or coconut flakes for a different flavor!
I would try a little cinnamon…
I made these this morning and after 3 cookies I decided they were keepers. I followed a few tips from previous bakers. I pulsed the oatmeal then had to add more oats, batter was still wet. Those extra oats I didn’t pulse. I added a small box of raisins (1 oz box) along with the choc chips, and about 1 1/2 Tbs of aguave syrup to sweeten. Flattened a little and baked for 20 minutes. Very good, and I’m still taste testing. LOL
I add about a tbs of honey
These are great! My kids loved them. Thanks for sharing!
My son is diabetic, is there a nutrition guide to know the carbs?
I don’t have the nutrition facts. You might have to check the ingredients individually.
I checked the ingredients on myfitnesspal. With chocolate chips it is 14g carbs per cookie, 88 cals, 3g fat, 2g protein.
These look so yummy! I’m going to try them today 🙂
Are we talking regular bananas or spotty brown banana bread ones? I know that kind is sweeter…
Should I use old fashioned oats or quick oats?
I used quick oats…