Soft, chewy, and completely addictive, these Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies are just beyond delicious. Loaded with nutrients and incredible cinnamon flavor, yet low in calories and made without refined sugars, these cinnamon cookies are both tasty and guilt-free. Perfect treat that is super healthy too.
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With such beautiful warm weather we have here in England, no one can guess is Fall already. But gloomy clouds with first drops of rain and yellow trees remind us that season is about to change soon.
This beginning of Fall always inspires me to use cinnamon more in my baking. So for the past week, I'm making and baking everything cinnamon. From Apple Cinnamon Cookies to Apple Cinnamon Muffins and family favorite breakfast, Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal. Cinnamon has definitely become a star in my kitchen and my house is overwhelmed with its incredible scent. But honestly, who can resist cinnamon? Aromatic and fragrant, this spice is not only loaded with magnificent flavor but has many health benefits too.
Since my family loves cinnamon and to nibble cookies during weekdays, I've decided to make a bunch of these delicious cinnamon-flavored oatmeal cookies. They turned out fantastic! Soft, chewy, with such an wonderful scent and aroma. All thanks to cinnamon spice.
But these cookies are more than just sweet afternoon treat. They are loaded with nutrients - heart-healthy fibers and proteins, and at the same time deprived of unnecessary empty calories. These beauties are 100% guilt-free made with all HEALTHY ingredients and without refined sugars. Plus they are easy to make. Winning combo all the way!
Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies ingredients
As I said, these cinnamon cookies are super easy to make. Like SUPEr easy... and you'll only need a few simple ingredients:
- OATS: I use oats a lot in my baking and cooking. Oats are a great source of fiber, especially beta-glucan that is known for its power to lower cholesterol and therefore keep your heart healthy (1). Also, oats are high in vitamins, minerals, and some powerful antioxidants. AND proteins. YES, proteins!! I usually use quick oats to make oatmeal cookies but you can substitute them with rolled oats.
- WHOLE GRAIN FLOUR: Whole grain Spelt flour is 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.
- CEYLON CINNAMON: Ceylon cinnamon, also known as “true” cinnamon, is a highly delicious spice with many health benefits. Cinnamon is loaded with powerful antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties. (2, 3) Cinnamon gave this cookies a truly wonderful flavor.
- 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 superfood HEMP SEEDS. Hemp seeds are loaded with healthy fats. They are exceptionally rich in two essential fatty acids, omega-6 and omega-3 but also a great source of high-quality proteins. (4) Hemps seeds enriched these cinnamon cookies with nutrients and made them filling and super super chewy.
Other pantry ingredients you'll need:
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Egg
- Coconut oil
How to make Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies
- Position an oven rack in the lower third of the oven and heat to 356F (180C).
- Line the bottom of an 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 measured 1 cup oats, ¾ cup whole grain flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 2 teaspoons Ceylon cinnamon and ¼ teaspoon salt. Use silicone spatula to mix the dry ingredients.
- In a large mixing bowl combine 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted and cooled to room temperature and ½ cup maple syrup. Add 1 teaspoon 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 ¼ cup hemp seeds. 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
- I like to use quick oats when making oatmeal cookies, but you can substitute quick oats with rolled oats. Rolled oats will give denser cookies.
- I used whole grain Spelt flour but you can use whole grain wheat flour.
- You can substitute maple syrup with honey. Make sure honey is not raw but in liquid, runny form.
Tips for storing cinnamon cookies
- Keep cookies in a cookie jar or air-tight food container. They will last up to 5 days.
- You can keep them in fridge. That way they will last longer.
- Place the cookies in a zip-lock bag and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw them on room temperature before serving.
These cinnamon cookies are perfect for busy families and for those who want to snack something healthy on-to-go during weekdays. Cinnamon oatmeal cookies are not only delicious, sweet tasting with incredible flavor, but also loaded with many nutrients and so filling. One cookie will satisfy your hunger quickly.
Since they are so nutritious, you can have these oatmeal cookies as quick on-to-go breakfast. Or as a healthy snack between meals. And they are perfect to pack into kids school lunch box.
Believe me, this easy oatmeal cookie recipe will soon become your favorite one.
Enjoy!
Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ¾ cup whole grain flour I used Spelt flour
- 2 teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon Himalayan salt
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin coconut oil melted and cooled
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup hemp seeds
Instructions
- Position an oven rack in the lower third of the oven and heat to 356F (180C).
- Line the bottom of an 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 measured 1 cup oats, ¾ cup whole grain flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 2 teaspoons Ceylon cinnamon and ¼ teaspoon salt. Use silicone spatula to mix the dry ingredients.
- In a large mixing bowl combine 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted and cooled to room temperature and ½ cup maple syrup. Add 1 teaspoon 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 ¼ cup hemp seeds. 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
Place the cookies in a zip-lock bag and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw them on room temperature before serving. As a measure, I used US cup (240ml). Disclaimer: The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but I have endeavored to be as accurate as possible.
Nutrition
More oatmeal cookie recipes
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- Tahini Oatmeal Cookies
- Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
- Strawberry Oatmeal Cookies
- Orange Carrot Oatmeal Cookies
- Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
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Margaret says
Hi from Aussie, Natalie! This is such a clear and concise recipe! A real cooking lesson for an inexperienced cook like me. They turned out delicious, - melt in the mouth. And no sugar added is wonderful for my hubby, who has type 2 diabetes. He didn’t get to eat them all though!
I’m definately a fan. I’m printing off lots of your great looking recipes.
Thank you Natalie, From Aussie Maggie.
Natalie says
Thank you so much for this lovely feedback and comment. Means the world to me to hear you liked the recipe. I hope you will like other recipes too. Enjoy!
Cheers, Natalie
Cindy says
These sound wonderful! I was wondering if I could use Almond flour instead of Spelt flour. Thank you!
Natalie says
Thanks Cindy. Yes, you can use almond flour.
Jere Cassidy says
Yum! I love these use just maple syrup for the sweetener which also pairs deliciously with the cinnamon.
Debra says
These were so easy to make and delicious too. Definitely will be making them again.
Michelle | Taste As You Go says
I love oatmeal cookies and really appreciate that this recipe doesn't call for raisins. I prefer to keep raising out of my cookies... The purer the better. ;-)
Tyanne Johnson says
These are so soft and chewy! Your pictures look so perfect.
Faith Still says
I love the idea of using spelt flour and hemp seeds and I love learning about the ingredients nutritional info. My husband gets tummy aches from all purpose flour. I wonder is spelt flour would be better for his indigestion.
Ramona says
I have made these with spelt flour and were absolutely delicious. I will be making them again. So great for snacking on at tea time. Delicious and healthy too.
Christina says
These are totally my idea of the perfect cookie. Thank you for sharing.
Ken says
Really enjoy these. Not too addicting. I didn't have enough syrup so I used raw honey and I didn't have hemp seed so I used chia seeds and flax seed. These turned out really well.
Natalie says
Glad you liked it. Thanks for the lovely comment.
Virginia says
Sorry, I meant, can I use all purpose flour, that’s all I have at the moment?
Natalie says
Yes. All purpose flour is ok as a substitution. :)
Leslie says
Loving this healthy take on oatmeal cinnamon cookies! We are all about desserts in this house but really trying to cut back on refined sugar. This recipe will be great to try with my family!
Deann says
Can these be made gluten free?
Natalie says
Absolutely. Just use certified gluten-free oats and replace whole grain Spelt flour with any gluten-free flour for baking in 1:1 amount.
Katie says
Wow! These sounds yummy and decently healthy too. I really enjoy baking especially in fall.
Michele says
These cookie are right up my alley!! LOVE anything with cinnamon this time of year. Bonus that they’re healthy!
Debbie says
I love this grown up version of a oatmeal cookie. There is nothing better than a yummy chewy oatmeal cooking and adding cinnamon to it so divine. I have never cooked with hemp seeds..could chia seeds be used in their place?
Kushigalu says
One of my favorite flavor combo. This cookie looks so delicious. Pinned to try it soon.
georgie says
these look absolutely gorgeous! I love a good cookie especially a cinnamon cookie!
SHANIKA says
I loved Oatmeal cookies growing up and these look so chewy and amazing! But I've never thought of adding cinnamon as a star ingredient! This sounds genius!
Lara | Grits in the City says
Ah yes. A cookie that’s healthy! This is something we definitely could use at our house. Will have to check it out!
Sam | Ahead of Thyme says
Oh my, those do look really chewy! I love chewy cookies, so this is right up my alley. Plus, it's oatmeal, another favourite of mine! I can't wait to try this. I know I will love it.
Jacqui Debono says
These are my 2pm treat with a cup of tea! Perfect!
Kim @ Three Olives Branch says
I am definitely a soft and chewy cookie lover, and love oatmeal cookies! These Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies sound amazing, and I can't wait to make them all fall and winter long!
Catherine Santiago Jose says
I love eating cookies a lot oatmeal or not that's fine with me but never tried to add a cinnamon with my cookies, it sounds good and I hope my kids will love it too!
Jasmine M says
These cookies look absolutely delicious. I can just imagine how tasty they are. I will have to make some myself soon.
Chastity says
I love oatmeal cookies one of my faves! I have never had them with cinnamon before. These look so pretty for the holidays!
Yeah Lifestyle says
Apple, cinnamon and oats are such a good and delicious combination especially since they are also made without refined sugar
Courtney says
Omg can we say yum?!? I just love homemade cookies! Definitely need to give this recipe a try!
Dana Brillante-Peller says
These oatmeal cinnamon cookies look delicious. Good thinking to use the ice cream scoop to prep.
kumamonjeng says
Glad that you use oatmeal for the cookies, it should be more healthy. I have to give it a go.
Cheese Curd In Paradise says
I love the addition on the maple and coconut! This sounds like a delicious combination with the cinnamon! I can't wait to give these a try this weekend!
Jeannette (Jay Joy) says
I am sooooo saving this one in my recipe book! I am trying to eat at least a little healthier but without overdoing it. I love that these cookies have heart-healthy fibers and proteins WITHOUT those unwanted carbs.
Kiki Johnson says
Natalie these sound so fantastic! With that cinnamon and those hemp seeds - wowowowow! Those and a cup of almond milk cappuccino and I am in fall heaven!
monica y says
those look super delicious and easy to make, I cannot wait to make some this weekend
Ashley says
These were so easy to make and so delicious!
Shelley says
Oh my goodness, these look just wonderful! And you know I love that they're so full of terrific nutrition, as well as so much yumminess! Even better, though - I really liked all the great ingredient information, swapping tips, make-ahead suggestions, etc. Such a thorough post and great info to go along with the wonderful recipe! :)
Rhonda Albom says
Yum! How fantastic. I've just found out I'm lactose intolerant so these will be perfect for both my tummy and my waistline. My daughter is gluten free - do you think the spelt flour can be substituted for GF flour without ruining the recipe?
Aleta says
Oatmeal cookies hold a special place in my heart... because they are so tasty!! I love that yours are naturally sweetened and even have hemp hearts. What a great idea!
Myrah Duque says
Oh yum! YUM! We LOVE cinnamon everything! I like that they are healthy, yet flavorful and delicious. I'm sold.
GUNJAN C Dudani says
Oh man! I can smell the deliciousness of these cookies. it hard to resist such beauties.
Chad says
Cinnamon cookies are my fav but never tried oatmeal cookies!!! I can't wait to bake me some, thank you.
Abbey Sharp says
These cookies look fantastic! Can't wait to make these this weekend!
Eva says
Thank you for this recipe. I was on the lookout for some refined sugar free cookies and these sound just perfect! Maple syrup combined with cinnamon must be really delicious when added to the flavour of oats!
Byron Thomas says
Oh, Natalie, these were just what the doctor ordered! You know how much we love cinnamon in our home. These disappeared almost as quickly as I could take them out of the oven. :)
Kushigalu says
One of my favorite combo. So flavorful and looks delicious.
Sara says
I love how flavorful these are yet still healthy! Makes going for seconds guilt-free haha!
Pam says
Sounds fabulous! And, I agree with you. Somehow fall just makes me think of cinnamon.
Lisa Huff says
Perfect time of year for cinnamon anything and everything. Love that you used a whole grain flour!
Pam Greer says
This is exactly the kind of cookie recipe that I have been looking for! We love snacking on cookies and I needed a healthy one that I could feel good about us snacking on!