Chewy and loaded with dark chocolate chips, these Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies are the perfect HEALTHY treat. These delicious cookies are made with just a few simple pantry ingredients but packed with flavor and nutrients. Made WITHOUT REFINED SUGAR, and whole grain, these oatmeal cookies make tasty breakfast, kids school snack or afternoon treat.
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There's something about oatmeal cookies that makes them so desirable, so incredibly irresistible. They are soft, chewy, somewhat nutty—so delicious no matter which one you choose to make: fruity ones - filled with fresh strawberries like Strawberry Oatmeal Cookies. OR plain ones filled with chocolate bits - like these Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies. Oatmeal cookies are amazing sweet treat that your whole family will enjoy.
But what I love about oatmeal cookies is its texture. They are so dense, so satisfying. Right after the first few bites, you can feel how nutritious and filling they are. They are not some empty calorie treat. No way! They are packed with NUTRIENTS. So much better than any store-bought, sugary cookie.
These Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies are basically a staple in my cookie jar. My kiddo loves to have them as a quick snack after he comes home from school. And my hubby likes to grab one right before he hit the door in the morning. I mean... Who CAN resist them? They are delicious. + Loaded with dark chocolate bits. + So HEALTHY and easy to make!
Ingredients used
Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies are super simple to make. You'll need a few pantry ingredients:
- OATS: I use oats a lot in my baking. Oats are an excellent source of fiber, especially beta-glucan, a type of soluble fiber responsible for keeping our heart healthy. It also supports the growth of good bacteria in our digestive tract, which is essential for our overall health. Oats are also high in vitamins, minerals, powerful antioxidants, and proteins (1). They are a great source of energy and fullness. I usually use quick oats to make oatmeal cookies but you can substitute them with rolled oats.
- WHOLE GRAIN FLOUR: I used whole grain Spelt flour here. It's one of the staples in my pantry. I use it in my baking as a substitute for all-purpose wheat flour. Spelt flour is an ancient grain with a nutty and mildly sweet taste. It’s packed with nutrients – especially fibers.
- SWEETENER: I used pure maple syrup but you can easily use honey here if you like. Sirup gave subtle sweetness yet didn't overloaded cookies with much sugar calories.
I also tossed in some dark chocolate chips. They added that "chocolate" punch. Melting pieces of dark chocolate in a warm cookies are unbelievably good and satisfying. I’ve used dark chocolate made with 75% or more raw cacao that is made without refined sugars. You can find those in healthy food stores.
Other pantry ingredients you'll need:
- Baking powder
- Vanilla extract
- Egg – I used free-range, pasture-raised.
- Salt – I like to use Himalayan salt.
- Extra virgin coconut oil
How to make Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
- Position an oven rack in the lower third of the oven and heat to 356F (180C).
- Line the bottom of a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Prepare and measure all ingredients using measuring cups.
- In a small glass or stainless steel mixing bowl add oats, whole grain flour, baking powder, and salt. Use silicone spatula to mix the dry ingredients.
- In a large mixing bowl combine coconut oil melted and cooled to room temperature with maple syrup and vanilla extract. Use the whisk and mix it until you get the sticky texture.
- Add in 1 egg, and stir vigorously using the whisk.
- When the batter looks thick and well blended, add in the dry ingredients. Using the spatula mix everything until fully combined.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips. Use spatula.
- Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes.
- Use ice cream scoop or tablespoon to scoop cookie mixture and place it on a baking sheet. Arrange the cookies 2-inches apart. Slightly flatten the dough and shape cookies with the spoon.
- Bake cookies 12 to 15 minutes. Watch for cookies and don’t over-bake them.
- When you get them out of the oven, cookies will be soft. Leave them to cool for few minutes on the baking sheet then transfer them to a cookie rack to cool completely. They will harden after they cool down.
Substitutions
- When making oatmeal cookies, I like to use quick oats. You can substitute quick oats with rolled oats. Rolled oats will give denser cookies, while quick oats will make oatmeal cookies more chewy.
- Substitute whole grain Spelt flour with whole grain wheat flour.
- You can substitute dark chocolate chips with dark chocolate chunks or cacao nibs. Be aware that cacao nibs are bitter in taste and hard to chew thus maybe not suitable for kids.
- You can substitute maple syrup with honey. Make sure honey is not raw but in liquid, runny form.
- MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Use certified gluten-free oats.
Tips for storing
- Keep oatmeal cookies in a cookie jar or air-tight food container. They will last up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
- TO FREEZE COOKIES: Place the cookies in a zip-lock bag and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw them on room temperature before serving. Don't heat them in microwave.
These oatmeal cookies are perfect quick breakfast, snack, lunchbox sweet treat, or afternoon dessert. They go so well with a cup of coffee or tea but the best are dipped in milk. Pack them and take them to park, picnic, or camping. Kids just LOVE them!
Enjoy!
Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup quick oats or rolled oats
- 3/4 cup whole grain flour I used spelt flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon Himalayan salt
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin coconut oil melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup or honey
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Position an oven rack in the lower third of the oven and heat to 356F (180C).
- Line the bottom of a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a small glass or stainless steel mixing bowl add oats, whole grain flour, baking powder, and salt. Use silicone spatula to mix the dry ingredients.
- In a large mixing bowl combine coconut oil melted and cooled to room temperature with maple syrup and vanilla extract. Use the whisk and mix it until you get the sticky texture.
- Add in egg, and stir vigorously using the whisk.
- When the batter looks thick and well blended, add in the dry ingredients. Using the spatula mix everything until fully combined.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips. Use spatula.
- Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes.
- Use ice cream scoop or tablespoon to scoop cookie mixture and place it on a baking sheet. Arrange the cookies 2-inches apart. Slightly flatten the dough and shape cookies with the spoon.
- Bake cookies 12 to 15 minutes. Watch for cookies and don’t over-bake them.
- When you get them out of the oven, cookies will be soft. Leave them to cool for few minutes on the baking sheet then transfer them to a cookie rack to cool completely. They will harden after they cool down.
Notes
Substitutions
- Substitute quick oats with rolled oats. Rolled oats will give denser cookies, while quick oats will make oatmeal cookies more chewy.
- Substitute whole grain Spelt flour with whole grain wheat flour.
- Substitute dark chocolate chips with dark chocolate chunks or cacao nibs. Be aware that cacao nibs are bitter in taste and hard to chew thus maybe not suitable for kids.
- Substitute maple syrup with honey. Make sure honey is not raw but in liquid, runny form.
- FOR GLUTEN-FREE: Use certified gluten-free oats.
Tips for storing
- Keep oatmeal cookies in a cookie jar or air-tight food container. They will last up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
- TO FREEZE COOKIES: Place the cookies in a zip-lock bag and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw them on room temperature before serving. Don't heat them in microwave.
Nutrition
More oatmeal cookies recipes
- Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
- Strawberry Oatmeal Cookies
- Orange Carrot Oatmeal Cookies
- Tahini Oatmeal Cookies
- Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies
- Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies
- Matcha Chocolate Chip Cookies
These are so delicious and addicting! Made these this weekend and they were gone before I knew it. Thanks for the great recipe!
Ok YUM chocolate oatmeal cookies are my favourite!! Bookmarking this to try because you can never have too many cookie recipes!
Made a batch with my daughter and they were a hit with her lacrosse team. I loved that they had a great treat made with great ingredients and the cookies were delicious.
Who knew a oatmeal cookie could be so good with no refined sugar!! This is a fantastic cookie my whole family loved. We used honey instead of maple syrup and it worked beautiful .
I don't know why I never made whole wheat cookies before but I loved them! They tasted really good and I felt a little better about giving a cookie as a treat, thanks for sharing this recipe.
Who can say no to chocolate chip cookies! Thanks for sharing your recipe. I'd love to give it a try!
Enjoy ✌
These cookies look like pure comfort! My mom used to make these for me as a kid, and I nearly forgot how much I love them! I am going to try making these for my kids this weekend!
These are one of my favorite cookie recipes when I want to make healthier ones at home. Love how simple they are! And with maple syrup, which I LOVE. Thanks for sharing.
These oatmeal chocolate chip cookies were just what i needed to make this week! They were warm, chewy and gooey deliciousness
These look so tempting! I love oats and this looks really easy to try!
These Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies look sooo healthy-licious! My husband will surely love to have a full bite of this.
This Looks yumm!!
I love baking. I will Surely try all of these.
Noted recipes.
They look absolutely healthy and chewy! I need to pick up some Himalayan salt so I can make this soon!
Could these chocolate chip oatmeal cookies be more perfect? I loved your recipe and will be making it again and again. There were such a hit, no crumbs are left!
These looks absolutely delicious! I've bookmarked this post so I can come back to it when I'm ready to bake!
Hhhhmmmm....these look quite nice, actually. Besides, I am not familiar with most of the ingredients here but I am willing to try them out.
You need to start using OATS Edgar!!! ;) They are so healthy for your heart!
These oatmeal cookies look amazing! I need to make them this weekend!
What a great recipe for a healthy cookie! You have the best substitutions for this! So easy and so delicious!!
These chocolate oatmeal cookies look and sound so delicious. I have to try your recipe tomorrow.
These are such a great classic cookie! Love chocolate chips in oatmeal cookies!
They look simply delicious! And the recipe looks easy too!
Oh my, this looks like it's such a great recipe! I'd love to give it a try myself one of these days, to see how it'll taste! Thanks so much for sharing it. :-)
as it happens i have all the ingredients at home, so guess what i be trying tomorrow moring :)
cant wait as they look delicious
I enjoy any kind of oatmeal cookie, but add chocolate to it, and it's on the top of my list. I love how you swapped out some of the more common ingredients for healthier ones.
Who doesn't love a good Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies? It's a classic flavor for me. I'll bake it later tonight!
My kids will surely love these!! Looks SO good!!
These Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies look soooo mouthwatering! I really love the flavor of this and will surely be making this recipe soon.
These are truly irresistible! Excited to make a batch and have with with coffee.
I can't remember the last time I had oatmeal cookies. I just love the addition of the chocolate chips. Definitely need to make these soon.
I really want to make these tomorrow so I will just have to use the whole wheat flour I have. But next time I'm at the store I will get the spelt flour because that sounds like it will make these even better.
I love oatmeal cookies and this is a really delicious variant! I will have to make this soon. I plan on making two or three batches so I can send some to my daughter and my sister too.
Wow, this looks nice, my daughter loves to have oatmeal,I will make this for her soon ! thanks
These look like a perfect texture. I can’t wait to try them!
We love chocolate chip oatmeal cookies in our house, and I love your healthier substitutions!
chocolate chip oatmeal cookies are my absolute favorite. i like to add some nutmeg to mine for added flavor. ever tried that?
Can never go wrong with chocolate chip oatmeal cookies. These are so good and super easy to make! :)
Oh gosh, How did I end up here haha! I've been craving chocolate chips cookies so bad lately. This looks so good!
I love this variation! Oatmeal cookies are my favorite cookie of all time. I mostly see them with raisins in them. Adding chocolate chips looks so good!
We love oatmeal cookies, all kinds! But chocolate is the most requested one :)
These oatmeal cookies look delicious! My favorite oatmeal cookie is when there's chocolate chips or butterscotch chips added. I'll have to try your recipe soon.
These chocolate chip oatmeal cookies look and sound so yummy! These are my favorite cookies ever! I might have to make these today!
Kileen
My favorite kind of cookie. This recipe sounds so delicious and I will be making it.
Aww yeah. I would eat my weight in those. I think these would be a great pre-workout snack in the morning.
These look delicious! I love how you used the oatmeal with the chocolate chips, makes a nice healthy filler!
I can't wait to try this recipe. Cookies are one of my favorite sweets.
Yum these are my favorites. My mom adds M&Ms around the holidays and they are my favorite cookie ever!
Oh my goodness this sounds so good! I have to admit I do love a good oat cookie but it has been so long since I had one!
Oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are my favorite! I love that you made them in a way that's healthier! I can't wait to try this recipe!
I always keep a box of oatmeal on hand and this looks like a delicious way to use it!
These look so good, Natalie! Can't go wrong with chocolate and oatmeal together. Bet they are nice and hearty. Perfect with a tall glass of milk ;)
I approve of any oatmeal cookie recipe that uses chocolate chips instead of raisins! The cookies look like the perfect consistency, definitely bookmarking this for later.
Any cookie with chocolate chips has my heart! These look pretty darn tasty!
Yummy! Those cookies look extremely tempting right now! I love chocolate chip oatmeal cookies. Added bonus is that these are heatlhy!
These look amazing!!! I will have to try them!!
Glad you like it Jessie. Enjoy ;)
Cookies are my favorite thing to bake, and these look completely perfect! Love oatmeal and chocolate chip!!!
I love these cookies because they would be perfect for breakfast and for snack too. I need to try this combo of oatmeal and chocolate.
I love that you are using Ceylon cinnamon in these! It's my favorite spice and it helps to keep the blood sugar low! I love when sweet treats come with some health benefits! Also, GORGEOUS pics!
Even in our place, we have a cookie jar on the kitchen counter that I fill with wholesome homemade cookies. I love chocolate oatmeal, healthy but still so delicious!
wow the cookies look so healthy and tempting. I am always on a hunt for healthy recipes. This i think is so wholesome , i can just have these for my breakfast with milk.Thanks for sharing.
Yum! I love a good cookie recipe, and these look so amazing!
wow these look very tasty, I love chewy cookies so these look to be right up my street! I have never tried them with oatmeal to be honest, so this has certainly inspired me to give it a go.
You could not make me want a cookie more than I do right now! These look so good!
Glad you like it Kelsey. Enjoy!
Great looking recipe! I always want to make oatmeal chocolate ship cookies, and then seem to be out of chocolate chips! It seems my daughter finds the jar even after I hide it hahah! I'll have to buy some specifically for this and just make them right away!
Haha I somewhat know how you feel. My kiddo steals chocolate too. Hope you'll give this a go. Enjoy!
These cookies look absolutely delicious - I love oatmeal cookies! :)
Thanks Marsha :)
Wow looking at the ingredients these sound heavenly. My son is a huge fan of oatmeal and raisin and I never tried them with chocolate I am sure they will be a big hit!
I'm sure it will. ;) Enjoy!
The recipe looks super delicious! How do you think should I change anything if I wanted to add some dried berries instead of chocolate?
Thanks Lyosha. I'm glad you like the recipe. Yes, you can skip chocolate and add dried fruits. I make many variations of this recipe. You can check my fruity ones here.
Oh my goodness, these look heavenly! If they could just come out of the screen that would be so wonderful, haha ;) Totally going to try this recipe!
Hahah :D Glad you like it so much! Definitely you should try these. Enjoy!