Healthy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies (No Refined Sugar)

These healthy chocolate chip oatmeal cookies are soft, chewy, and made with oat flour, applesauce, maple syrup, and just a little olive oil — no butter needed. They’re naturally gluten-free and vegan, come together with simple pantry ingredients, and make the perfect healthy snack or quick breakfast.

You are going to love this recipe for healthy chocolate chip cookies.

And if you're looking for more vegan cookie recipes, check out my Vegan Banana Bread Cookies. They are always a favorite.

What makes them healthy? Let's get to it!

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• What Makes These Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies Healthy
• Healthy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Ingredients
• How to make healthy chocolate chip oatmeal cookies
• Tips and Storage
• Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookie FAQs
• Want more healthy dessert recipes?
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What Makes These Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies Healthy

• Oat flour and oats – no refined flour, just whole grain goodness.
• No butter – applesauce and a splash of olive oil keep them moist and soft.
• Maple syrup – natural sweetness instead of refined sugar.
• Naturally gluten-free – just use certified gluten-free oats if needed.
• Vegan-friendly – no dairy or eggs.

And the best part? They still taste amazing — soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate chips. Honestly, it’s tough to stop at one… but they’re wholesome enough for breakfast, so go ahead.

Want to learn more about baking with oat flour? Don’t miss my Ultimate Guide to Baking with Oat Flour.

Healthy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Ingredients

To make healthy chocolate chip oatmeal cookies, you will need the following ingredients:

• Instant Oats- Also called quick oats. They cook more quickly than steel-cut or rolled oats. You can use rolled oats if that's what you have on hand, just know that the texture will be slightly different. I would recommend against steel-cut oats.
• Oat Flour– Oat flour is sold in stores, but it’s also super easy to make at home. Simply blend old-fashioned oats in a high-speed blender until the oats become a fine powder (about 30 seconds to a minute). Store your oat flour in an air-tight container for up to three months. 
• Cornstarch- You can substitute arrowroot if that's what you have on hand.
• Cinnamon- Cinnamon is optional, but it does add a lovely flavor.
• Baking Powder- Baking powder gives the cookies a slight rise.
• Salt- These cookies are much better with a touch of salt. I use fine sea salt or fine pink Himalayan.
• Maple Syrup- You can substitute agave syrup, or honey if you aren't vegan.
• Applesauce- Be sure to use the unsweetened variety.
• Olive Oil- Olive oil adds healthy fat and keeps these cookies extra moist.
• Chocolate Chips- Mini chocolate chips work best here, so that you get chocolate in every bite, but feel free to use what you have on hand. Enjoy life brand is vegan.

How to make healthy chocolate chip oatmeal cookies

These healthy chocolate chip oatmeal cookies are so easy to make! Simply follow these instructions:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the oats, oat flour, cornstarch, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
• In a medium-size bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, apple sauce, and olive oil. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir together with a large spoon or spatula until well incorporated. Mix in the chocolate chips. Cover and chill the dough for 30 minutes to an hour.
• Preheat the oven to 350° F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
• Using a cookie scoop (about 1 and ½ tablespoons), scoop out balls of the dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Using your hands (prepare to get a little messy), flatten and form the cookies.
• Bake for 12-13 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before removing them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips and Storage

• Silicone baking mats work great for this recipe and for most cookie recipes. They are worth the investment as you can use them over and over again instead of buying parchment paper.
• The dough can be a bit sticky, so you may need to rinse your hands a few times while flattening the cookies.
• You should store your homemade oatmeal cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week. These freeze well for up to three months.

Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookie FAQs

Want more healthy dessert recipes?

Check these out:

Peanut Butter Protein Cookies (Vegan)

Healthy Carrot Cake

Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Cookies (Vegan)

Healthy Strawberry Cake (made with oats)

Tried these healthy chocolate chip oatmeal cookies? Let me know in the comments! I love hearing from you, and your star ratings help others find (and trust) the recipe too.

Enjoy!

Crystal

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