Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Almond Butter Oatmeal Cookies that combine the creamy richness of almond butter with hearty gluten-free oats and natural sweetness from honey or maple syrup. These cookies are quick to prepare, perfect for a healthy snack or a guilt-free treat, and can be customized to be vegan-friendly.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups quick-cooking oats (gluten free)
- 2-3 tbsp coconut sugar (optional)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup almond butter (smooth*)
- ½ cup honey (or maple syrup*)
- 1 large egg (or 1 flax egg if vegan)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, add the almond butter, quick-cooking oats, honey or maple syrup, and egg or flax egg. Mix gently with a spatula until all ingredients are just combined to avoid overmixing, which can toughen the cookies.
- Shape Cookies: Roll the cookie dough into balls about 1 ½ to 2 inches in diameter. Place each ball onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Use a fork to press down on each ball in a crisscross pattern to flatten slightly. Optionally, sprinkle with coconut sugar on top for added texture and sweetness.
- Bake Cookies: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and the cookies feel set.
- Cool: Once baked, transfer the cookies onto a wire rack and allow them to cool completely before serving. This helps them firm up perfect texture and enhances the flavor.
Notes
- Use smooth almond butter for the best texture in cookies.
- For a vegan version, substitute the egg with a flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water, mixed and rested for 5 minutes).
- Honey can be replaced with maple syrup to make this recipe vegan-friendly.
- Quick-cooking oats are preferred for faster baking and softer texture compared to old-fashioned oats.
- If you like a crunchier cookie, bake for the full 11 minutes; for softer cookies, bake closer to 9 minutes.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or frozen for longer storage.
