Here’s a delicious and Healthy Oatmeal Cookie recipe — chewy, naturally sweetened, and packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, bananas or honey, and optional add-ins like nuts or dark chocolate. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a guilt-free dessert!
🍪 Healthy Oatmeal Cookies
🍽️ Servings: 12–16 cookies
⏱️ Prep Time: 10 min | Bake Time: 12–15 min
🧂 Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¾ cup whole wheat flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup coconut oil or olive oil, melted
- ⅓ cup honey, maple syrup, or mashed ripe banana
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins (Choose 1–2 for variety):
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
- ¼ cup raisins or dried cranberries
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 2 tbsp shredded coconut
- 1–2 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseed meal
🍳 Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk the egg, oil, honey/maple syrup/banana, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Combine & Fold
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry, mix until well combined.
- Fold in your choice of add-ins.
5. Scoop & Shape
- Use a spoon or cookie scoop to form 1.5-inch dough balls.
- Place on baking sheet and slightly flatten with your hand or a fork.
6. Bake
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are set.
- Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
✅ Tips for Success:
- Cookies will be soft and chewy, not crisp.
- For extra sweetness, add a drizzle of dark chocolate or a touch of peanut butter on top.
- Store in an airtight container at room temp for 3–4 days or freeze up to 2 months.
Would you like a no-bake version, a vegan modification, or one with added protein?