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    Home » Recipes » Vegan Desserts

    Vegan Oatmeal Cookies

    Published: Apr 16, 2019 · Updated: Nov 7, 2022 · by Nicole · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    chocolate chips, rolled oats, and naturally sweetened with brown sugar
    chocolate chips, rolled oats, and naturally sweetened with brown sugar
    chocolate chips, rolled oats, and naturally sweetened with brown sugar
    chocolate chips, rolled oats, and naturally sweetened with brown sugar

    These vegan oatmeal cookies are bursting with chocolate chips, rolled oats, and naturally sweetened with brown sugar. They're quick and easy to make in less than 30 minutes, plus they're 100% vegan, and gluten-free.

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    I'm just in love with these vegan oatmeal cookies. Soft, chewy, and so easy to make. 

    Made with rolled oats and brown sugar, they're perfect for a sweet healthy treat that doesn't taste healthy at all! That's the best kind, right? 

    In fact, you'd never know that these oatmeal cookies are completely vegan, vegetarian, and even gluten-free.

    They're definitely making it into the cookie repertoire at our house - right along with these vegan peanut butter cookies and these vegan chocolate cookies.

    And before I forget - if you haven't grabbed a copy of my vegan baking cheat sheet yet, you can get it here. It's a handy printable list with all kinds of easy substitutions to vegan-ize anything! 

    How to Make Vegan Oatmeal Cookies

    These vegan oatmeal cookies are super easy to make with just a handful of simple ingredients.

    Start by combining the coconut oil, sugar, vanilla, and boiling water,. Then fold in the oats, flour, salt and baking soda to form your cookie dough.

    Vegan Oatmeal Cookies quick oats

    The cookie dough is so versatile you can use your favorite add-ins and make it your own.

    For this recipe, I mixed in dark chocolate chips, but go ahead and use your favorite nuts, seeds, or dried fruits to make it your own! 

    vegan chocolate chips

    Now, doesn't that look crazy delicious already? Maybe I should just skip the baking and eat the cookie dough!

    Hmmm...

    vegan oatmeal cookies cookie dough

    Since you all are reading along, I guess I'll go ahead and bake them. 😉

    Scoop the cookie dough into roughly 1" balls, and line them up on a baking sheet. 

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    Make sure the cookies are spaced out evenly - they'll increase in size while baking in the oven.

    Then just bake for 10-12 minutes and they’re done! 

    healthy vegan oatmeal cookies

    They’re the healthiest vegan oatmeal cookies- soft, just a little chewy, and lightly sweet. Enjoy them with your favorite plant-based milk (I like almond milk!).

    Tips for Perfect Vegan Oatmeal Cookies

    - Try replacing the chocolate chips with your favorite mix-ins - macadamia nuts, dried berries, raisins, nuts - use your imagination!

    - There's no butter in these vegan oatmeal cookies! The coconut oil takes its place. If you don't care for coconut oil, try replacing it with vegetable oil, olive oil, or even applesauce. These options are all more moist than coconut oil, so use a bit less. (For more options - click here to grab my vegan substitution cheat sheet!)

    - Dark chocolate is naturally vegan - as chocolate is made from the cacao plant! But it's always good to check the label for any hidden ingredients. 

    - To keep this recipe gluten-free, be sure to use a gluten-free variety of quick oats and a gluten-free baking flour.

    - Store your vegan oatmeal cookies in an airtight container, and they'll stay fresh for 5-7 days. 

    More Vegan Sweets

    If you love these vegan oatmeal cookies, be sure to check out these other delicious ideas:

    • 22+ Incredible Vegan Cookies
    • Vegan Shortbread Cookies
    • Vegan Sugar Cookies
    • Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

    If you haven't already grabbed a copy, be sure to download my free cheat sheet full of vegan baking substitutions. It's a super handy reference to print out and keep in your kitchen! 

    Recipe

    chocolate chips, rolled oats, and naturally sweetened with brown sugar

    Vegan Oatmeal Cookies

    These vegan oatmeal cookies are bursting with chocolate chips, rolled oats, and naturally sweetened with brown sugar. They're quick and easy to make in less than 30 minutes, plus they're 100% vegan, and gluten-free.
    4.73 from 36 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: gluten free, vegan, vegetarian
    Keyword: how to make vegan oatmeal cookies, Vegan Oatmeal Cookies
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes
    Total Time: 22 minutes
    Calories: 131kcal
    Author: Delicious Everyday
    24 cookies

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup coconut oil melted
    • 1 ½ cup quick oats
    • 2 cups gluten-free baking flour
    • ¾ cup brown sugar
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • ½ tsp salt
    • 1 tsp baking soda
    • ¼ cup boiling water
    • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350.
    • Melt coconut oil. Mix in sugar, vanilla and boiling water.
    • Fold in oats, flour, salt and baking soda.
    • Mix in chocolate chips. 
    • Using a 1-inch cookie dough scoop, form balls of dough and place on baking sheet.
    • Bake for 10-12 minutes.

    Nutrition (Estimated)

    Calories: 131kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 111mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gCalcium: 32mgIron: 0.9mg
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    Comments

    1. Donna says

      October 13, 2021 at 7:21 am

      5 stars
      I used olive oil instead of coconut oil for a healthier version. I also used Swerve brown sugar instead of regular brown sugar for an even healthier version! They came out very puffy, so be sure to flatten them if you use these two ingredients.

      Reply
    2. Amy says

      October 05, 2021 at 2:35 am

      Hey there,
      Just want to let you know guys brown sugar is actually not vegan... It is processed after white sugar which is itself whitened with char bones...

      Reply
      • Nicole says

        October 28, 2021 at 11:22 am

        Many sugar brands are processed with bone char, but not all. And it's also quite dependent on where you live. For example, it would be unusual to find sugar processed with bone char in the UK, but quite common in the US. In the US, you should look for sugar brands that are USDA certified organic - those can not be filtered with bone char. Sugar in the Raw and Now Foods both have organic white and brown sugar that are vegan friendly.

        Thanks for pointing this out though. Many people would not know it, and I will add this note to the post!

        Reply
    3. Shanti says

      August 01, 2020 at 12:48 pm

      5 stars
      These cookies were amazing! We added cinnamon for a Different Twist which worked out well.

      Reply
    4. eunice says

      October 20, 2019 at 12:34 pm

      5 stars
      These did not spread at all. The taste is still really good. I wonder what I did wrong. I used Better Batter for the flour and vegetable shortening instead of coconut oil.

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      • Nicole says

        October 21, 2019 at 10:01 am

        These aren't meant to spread much at all, as shown in the pictures. But if you prefer, you can flatten them into more of a traditional flat cookie shape with the back of a spoon before baking.

        Reply
    5. Kelsey says

      September 05, 2019 at 4:33 pm

      5 stars
      Just tried these for my friend's birthday, and they were so good. I didn't even tell anyone they were vegan and no one knew the difference. 😉

      Reply
    6. Jess says

      July 28, 2019 at 9:01 am

      5 stars
      Tried these this weekend, and they came out great. I added some dried figs for a different twist and it was really tasty.

      Reply
    7. marnee says

      May 16, 2019 at 4:08 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious. Made them this weekend and I will make a double batch next time.

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    8. Sam says

      May 16, 2019 at 4:06 pm

      5 stars
      Oh wow - these were so easy and seriously good. I made them for my vegan sister-in-law, but the whole family ate them. Thanks!

      Reply

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