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Healthy Oatmeal Cookies

Soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened oatmeal cookies made with whole wheat flour, oats, and optional add-ins like raisins or chocolate chips.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups rolled oats
  • 0.75 cup whole wheat flour
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.25 cup coconut oil or unsalted butter melted
  • 0.33 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup raisins, chocolate chips, or nuts optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together oats, whole wheat flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In another bowl, combine melted coconut oil or butter, honey or maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  5. Fold in optional add-ins like raisins, chocolate chips, or nuts.
  6. Drop cookie dough onto prepared baking sheet using a cookie scoop, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  7. Flatten cookies slightly with the back of a spoon or fingers.
  8. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are set.
  9. Cool cookies on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overbake to maintain chewy texture. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 4–5 days. Freeze for up to 2 months.