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    Healthy Oat & Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

    By: Thomas Published: 17 May, 18 Updated: 6 Oct, 21 28 Comments

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    5 from 4 votes
    Healthy Oat & Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Super chewy oatmeal coconut cookies are here!

    These cookies are inspired by a cookie I bought at the store the other day. On the paper, it sounded delicious: oats and coconut, naturally sweetened, and with minimal ingredients. But it was pretty dry and not very flavorful. So to overcome my frustration I decided to make my own version because you just can't stay on a bad cookie experience, everyone knows that.

    Let's make healthy, dairy-free, vegan, and 9-ingredient chewy cookies!

    Healthy Oat & Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

    The base of these cookies is rolled oats, oat flour, almond flour, and shredded coconut (for a lot of coconut flavor). There is no dry sugar here, and that's what makes the difference. The only sweetener in these cookies is coconut nectar. It makes the texture super chewy and the cookies stay soft and chewy for days! Seriously, no more dry cookies after just 2 days!

    You can substitute the coconut nectar for maple syrup or agave, both work. I went with coconut nectar because I like its subtle caramel flavor.

    Healthy Oat & Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

    To make the cookies, you simply combine all the ingredients together in a bowl and mix until it forms a slightly sticky dough. Then form balls, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and shape into cookies. These cookies won't spread so you really want to give them a flat and round shape before baking.

    As the cookie dough is a bit sticky I recommend using slightly wet hands to shape the cookies, this way it doesn't stick to your hands.

    Finally, press chocolate chips on top of the cookies and bake for 10 minutes. Cookies will be soft right from the oven, let them cool at least 20 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

    Healthy Oat & Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

    If you are looking for soft, chewy, and coconut-y oatmeal cookies that are naturally sweetened and healthy, look no further!

    Plus this cookie recipe is definitely suitable for breakfast as it only contains whole ingredients and a lot of oats! These also make a great afternoon snack!

    Let me know in the comments if you try this recipe!

    Healthy Oat & Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies
    Healthy Oat & Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Healthy Oat & Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Author: Thomas
    Super chewy and coconut-y oatmeal cookies that are naturally sweetened and gluten-free! Just 9 ingredients and so easy to prepare!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time : 5 mins
    Cook Time : 12 mins
    Servings 9 Cookies
    Calories 294 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 cup rolled oats
    • 1 cup oat flour
    • 1 cup almond flour
    • ⅔ cup shredded coconut
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅔ cup coconut nectar (or maple syrup, agave)
    • ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup dark chocolate chips

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
    • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, oat flour, almond flour, shredded coconut, and salt.
    • Add the coconut nectar, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined. Don't overmix, you want to keep the texture of the rolled oats.
    • Scoop out about 3 tablespoons of dough, form a ball with your hands and place it on the baking sheet. Using slightly wet hands, flatten and shape the ball into the size of a cookie. Cookies won't spread during baking. Repeat with the remaining dough. Press several chocolate chips on top of each cookie.
    • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the bottoms look golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool at least 15 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Cookies will be very soft right from the oven but will firm up as they cool.
    • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 CookieCalories: 294 kcalCarbohydrates: 36.6 gProtein: 4.9 gFat: 15.6 gFiber: 3.4 gSugar: 17.9 g
    Course : Breakfast, Cookies, Sweets
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    Comments

    1. Kim Ann Coffey

      May 18, 2018 at 8:42 pm

      5 stars
      Thomas - I am simply amazed by the ease, nutritional value and epic taste of your recipes...this one is fab and ez. Next time I make this, I am using walnuts and raisins instead of bittersweet chocolate...all delish!

      Reply
      • Thomas

        May 21, 2018 at 3:39 pm

        Thanks for the feedback Kim! So glad to hear you liked the cookies 🙂

        Reply
    2. Emma

      June 28, 2018 at 10:59 am

      Hi Thomas, can I swap out the coconut nectar for apple sauce? Also, what is the texture of this cookie like?
      Thanks

      Reply
      • Thomas

        June 29, 2018 at 12:46 pm

        Hi Emma, I'm afraid you can't. Applesauce may be a good substitute for eggs but not for sugar, it would change the texture completely here.
        These cookies a super chewy and soft 🙂

        Reply
        • Preeti

          April 20, 2020 at 1:08 am

          Hi there. Don’t you need eggs or baking/soda or powder for this to rise ?

          Reply
          • Thomas

            April 21, 2020 at 1:30 pm

            These cookies are chewy and dense, so I didn't use any rising agent.

            Reply
    3. Svetlana

      October 16, 2018 at 8:44 am

      5 stars
      Thank you, Thomas! These cookies are so delicious!
      The taste is just amazing. Love it!
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Thomas

        October 21, 2018 at 5:19 am

        Thanks for your feedback Svetlana!

        Reply
    4. Sarah

      March 27, 2019 at 5:41 am

      What about maybe using coconut flour instead of oat flour?

      Reply
      • Thomas

        March 31, 2019 at 12:49 pm

        I haven't tried but I guess coconut flour would make the cookies a bit dryer.

        Reply
    5. Bonnie Sciarabba

      August 28, 2019 at 12:20 pm

      Hi Thomas, I was wondering why you can't stir the chocolate chips into the batter before baking.

      Reply
      • Thomas

        August 31, 2019 at 6:40 am

        Hi Bonnie,
        I found it hard to mix in the chocolate chips into the batter as tend to not incorporate well.

        Reply
    6. Kelly

      January 07, 2020 at 3:10 am

      Hi Thomas, can you share the nutritional information for these cookies. The recipe above states 1 cookie is 294 calories. Can that be right?

      Reply
      • Thomas

        January 08, 2020 at 10:49 am

        Hi Kelly, these cookies are pretty big, so yes the calories are correct.

        Reply
    7. Julie

      January 25, 2020 at 8:13 pm

      What changes would you suggest if I did want to keep the size of the cookie smaller, and have the chips folded into the dough?

      Thank you Thomas.

      Julie

      Reply
      • Thomas

        January 27, 2020 at 5:52 am

        Don't change anything, just try to make sure each cookie as a good amount of chocolate chips. If not press more on top.

        Reply
    8. Maria

      June 23, 2020 at 9:58 pm

      Hi Thomas, can I use honey or coconut sugar instead?

      Reply
      • Thomas

        June 28, 2020 at 5:16 am

        Hi Maria,
        Honey should work, coconut sugar won't as it's not a liquid sweetener.

        Reply
        • Maria

          July 25, 2020 at 3:50 am

          Amazing! My family loved it!!! I did it with white chocolates too and amazing! Thank you for these recipe!

          Reply
          • Thomas

            July 28, 2020 at 8:17 am

            😉

            Reply
    9. Maria

      June 23, 2020 at 10:00 pm

      Hi,
      Can I use honey or coconut sugar for this cookie?

      Reply
    10. Mary

      August 05, 2020 at 1:11 pm

      5 stars
      Congratulations nice recipe! I just changed a little less coconut nectar for cast sugar (mixed).

      Reply
      • Thomas

        August 06, 2020 at 11:17 pm

        Thanks Mary!

        Reply
    11. Tracy Stuberg

      April 17, 2021 at 10:08 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious!!! I was happy to see the health secrets of the Coconut Nectar -

      Reply
      • Thomas

        April 19, 2021 at 4:57 pm

        Thanks Tracy!

        Reply
    12. Michal

      July 02, 2022 at 2:40 pm

      How to make these cookies with less maple syrup do i have to put something else in stead?

      Reply
    13. Michal

      July 02, 2022 at 2:41 pm

      If i want to use less maple syrup what do i use instead or just use less?

      Reply
      • Thomas

        July 03, 2022 at 3:27 am

        If you use less, I think the cookies will be crumbly, so that would change the overall texture.

        Reply

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