These oatmeal chia cookies are perfect for breakfast or as a healthy snack. The texture is chewy and similar to baked oatmeal. Plus they’re portable and great for meal prep!
I’ve been seeing a bunch of 2 ingredient cookie recipes around the web recently and finally decided to try my hand at making a version of my own. I worked really hard to keep the ingredient list short and sweet, but I had to add a few things — just like seven or so, no big deal.
And oh well, the additional ingredients are worth it because these chia cookies are GOOD! Plus, it’s a recipe that allows you to have cookies for breakfast — that counts for something, right? Surely it does…
How to Make Chia Cookies
These cookies are made without any added sugar (except the sugar in the dark chocolate chips), no dairy or eggs and they can easily be made gluten-free if you make sure to purchase gluten-free oats.
They’re also packed with hearty and healthy ingredients that will keep you feeling full all morning. Chia seeds, oats, almond butter, coconut, dates… basically every ingredient in these cookies is healthy. They’re flourless so the texture is bit more chewy and similar to baked oatmeal so I’m deeming them breakfast cookies.
I’ve been eating them for breakfast and as a snack! They’re perfect for either situation and would be great to make as a brunch treat as well. If you’re making them strictly for breakfast and would like to cut out the chocolate, that’s cool. But I will admit, it’s pretty fun having chocolate for breakfast. Try it!
If you try these chia cookies please be sure to leave a comment and star rating down below. You’re feedback is so helpful for the EBF team and other EBF readers.
1/4 cup dark chocolate chunks, carob chips or cacao nibs (dairy-free, if needed)
1 Tablespoon creamy almond butter
large pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a small bowl, stir together the chia seeds and almond milk and let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes, or until the chia seeds have created a nice gel-like consistency.
Pour the chia seed gel into a medium sized mixing bowl and add in the mashed bananas, oats, coconut, almond butter and cinnamon until well combined.
Gently stir in the dates and chocolate chunks.
Scoop out dough (about 1-2 tablespoons worth) onto a baking stone or a greased cookie sheet and use a fork to press the dough down a little to make more of a cookie shape. You should get about 15 cookies.
Place in oven and bake for 17-20 minutes, or until the bottom of the cookies have browned a tiny bit.
Take them out, let cool and enjoy.
Store leftovers in a sealed storage container in the fridge. They should last 5-7 days.
Notes
The almond butter can be substituted with any other nut butter – peanut butter, sunflower seed butter, cashew butter, etc.
The medjool dates can be substituted with dried fruit like raisins, cranberries or chopped dried figs.
The shredded coconut can be left out or substitute with another mix-in of your choice.
Category:Breakfast
Method:Bake
Cuisine:American
Nutrition
Serving Size:1 cookie
Calories:79
Sugar:6g
Fat:4g
Carbohydrates:12g
Fiber:2g
Protein:2g
Keywords: chia cookies
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Thank you for this recipe! Definitely a keepsake. I used what i had on hand so I replaced the dates with craisins and peanut instead of almond butter and it was still a hit. I love finding healthy cookies that taste like a treat!
I don’t bake very often but made these for my sister after she sent me the link to the recipe via messenger. HINT, HINT… lol. They are great especially for being GF, low sugar and mostly dairy free. I used figs and peanut butter. I didn’t have cinnamon so will add next time. I will share them with my sister a couple of cookies at a time. After I sampled one, they went straight into the freezer. Thank you.
I’m just baking these cookies and the smell in my house is awesome! These are unusual ingredients for cookies here in Puerto Rico, but I’m sure everybody will enjoy them. Can wait to try and share them.
I made a variation of these cookies with what I had and I was so impressed! Even my boyfriend, who doesn’t like “health foods”, ate several! Thank you for the recipe 🙂
OMG!! these cookies are heaven! guilt-free indulgence! Hahaha! stumbled across your recipe because my sister kept bugging me about making healthy cookies. I added almonds and walnuts along with the dark choco chips and it was a hit! might post photos of it on instagram and tag you! 🙂 Thank you for this recipe! 🙂
This recipe is so delicious. I recently gave a batch to our nephew and his family and the text I received read (OMG those cookies were delicious). I had printed off the recipe so I am certain they will be using your wonderful recipes as well. Would frozen bananas work well for this recipe? Thank you for sharing your fabulous recipes!
Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Caroline! I’m so glad these cookies were a hit. 🙂 I have never tried frozen bananas and I don’t think they’d work in this recipe.
These are amazing cookies. My small scoop made 18. I forgot to flatten them so they looked more like mounds but still quite delish. I used soy milk instead of almond milk as that was what I had. I added a tsp of vanilla too. I had some dried figs so I diced a couple of those and threw them in with the dates. Really nice “cookie” that makes an excellent snack. I have made this type of banana/oat cookie with flax but this was a better recipe. Be sure to use super ripe bananas.
I’m so glad you’re enjoying these cookies, Rachelle! Thanks for making them and for sharing the subs you made. It’s super helpful for future readers, so I really appreciate it. 🙂
I always have such success with your recipes so now that my 11 year old is starting to bake I suggested she give these a whirl. Another hit! Entire family devoured them. She’s going to bookmark these to make again!
Ahh yay! That makes me so happy to hear, Vanessa! I’m glad these cookies were a hit. Thanks for making them and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. It means the world to me. <3
Absolutely love these cookies! Perfect substitute for oat&raisin cookies which are my downfall.
Thanks for the great recipe 😊 I will be trying some more of your recipes soon.
Ahh yay!! So glad you enjoyed these cookies, Sian. Thanks for making my recipe and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. It’s super helpful for other readers, so I appreciate it. 🙂
These are fantastic! I couldn’t find dates so I used raisins, and they are delicious. Almost everything else I had on hand, and they were a breeze to make!
Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Kathleen!! I’m so glad you’re enjoying these cookies. Thanks for trying my recipe and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. <3
Amazing! I am a new Vegan and these are wonderful!
Also, Thank you for having the Pinterest link go straight to the recipe. I’m really looking forward to reading your blog, 😊
Ahh yay!! I’m so glad you enjoyed these cookies, Bethany. 🙂 Thanks so much for trying them and for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. It means the world to me!
I really enjoyed these cookies. I added keto maple syrup, swerve, and pumpkin pie spice to add a little more zing. I didn’t measure just toss what I thought it would need. Came out much more sweeter like I like cookies to be. Plus I use dried cranberries. Great recipe
Mmm, so does she not eat quinoa either? I was going to say you could try cooked quinoa. If not, you could maybe try a flour instead of the oats? I’m not sure though since I haven’t tried it. Feel free to experiment though!
My neighbor made me and my husband masks to where out during this crazy time. I decided to make her these cookies as a thank you. They were a huge hit. So easy to make, and of course I tried a couple before leaving the batch in front of her door. I’m in love. Thanks for the recipe!
Ahh I love that!! I’m so glad these cookies were a hit. Thanks for trying them and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating, Ashlee. I really appreciate it. <3
These are my in-laws favorite cookie and my husband and I also love them. They usually disappear off the plate within 24 hours and it’s a cookie you don’t have to feel guilty about since they are so healthy!
Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Natasha! I’m so glad these cookies are a hit with your entire family. Thanks for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it!
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Thank you for this recipe! Definitely a keepsake. I used what i had on hand so I replaced the dates with craisins and peanut instead of almond butter and it was still a hit. I love finding healthy cookies that taste like a treat!
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So glad you loved these cookies, Missy. Thanks for the review. I so appreciate it!
I don’t bake very often but made these for my sister after she sent me the link to the recipe via messenger. HINT, HINT… lol. They are great especially for being GF, low sugar and mostly dairy free. I used figs and peanut butter. I didn’t have cinnamon so will add next time. I will share them with my sister a couple of cookies at a time. After I sampled one, they went straight into the freezer. Thank you.
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So glad these cookies were a hit!! Thanks for making them and for coming back to leave a review. I really appreciate it. 🙂
Hi, is it possible to adapt this recipe for a nut allergy? Can any type of milk be used instead of almond milk? Thanks!
Hey Jenny – yes, any type of milk will work and you can use tahini or sunflower seed butter instead of almond butter.
Delicious! Thank you 🙂
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These will be a regular for me! They come in handy as a quick breakfast or snack.
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Aren’t they the best?! So glad you enjoyed these cookies, Jill. Thanks for making them and for coming back to leave a review. I appreciate it.
I’m just baking these cookies and the smell in my house is awesome! These are unusual ingredients for cookies here in Puerto Rico, but I’m sure everybody will enjoy them. Can wait to try and share them.
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What did you think of them, Veronica?!
Can I omit or substitute the dates? I am allergic to them?
Totally. You can sub them with raisins or another dried fruit.
I made a variation of these cookies with what I had and I was so impressed! Even my boyfriend, who doesn’t like “health foods”, ate several! Thank you for the recipe 🙂
So glad these cookies were a hit, Charlotte!!
OMG!! these cookies are heaven! guilt-free indulgence! Hahaha! stumbled across your recipe because my sister kept bugging me about making healthy cookies. I added almonds and walnuts along with the dark choco chips and it was a hit! might post photos of it on instagram and tag you! 🙂 Thank you for this recipe! 🙂
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Thank you for the review, Jessica!! So pumped you loved these cookies. 🙂
This recipe is so delicious. I recently gave a batch to our nephew and his family and the text I received read (OMG those cookies were delicious). I had printed off the recipe so I am certain they will be using your wonderful recipes as well. Would frozen bananas work well for this recipe? Thank you for sharing your fabulous recipes!
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Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Caroline! I’m so glad these cookies were a hit. 🙂 I have never tried frozen bananas and I don’t think they’d work in this recipe.
These are amazing!! I used seed butter and sugar free chocolate chips. Really delicious and will be gone so fast 🙂
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So glad you’re loving these cookies, Alissa!! Thanks for making them and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. <3
These are amazing cookies. My small scoop made 18. I forgot to flatten them so they looked more like mounds but still quite delish. I used soy milk instead of almond milk as that was what I had. I added a tsp of vanilla too. I had some dried figs so I diced a couple of those and threw them in with the dates. Really nice “cookie” that makes an excellent snack. I have made this type of banana/oat cookie with flax but this was a better recipe. Be sure to use super ripe bananas.
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I’m so glad you’re enjoying these cookies, Rachelle! Thanks for making them and for sharing the subs you made. It’s super helpful for future readers, so I really appreciate it. 🙂
I always have such success with your recipes so now that my 11 year old is starting to bake I suggested she give these a whirl. Another hit! Entire family devoured them. She’s going to bookmark these to make again!
★★★★★
Ahh yay! That makes me so happy to hear, Vanessa! I’m glad these cookies were a hit. Thanks for making them and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. It means the world to me. <3
Absolutely love these cookies! Perfect substitute for oat&raisin cookies which are my downfall.
Thanks for the great recipe 😊 I will be trying some more of your recipes soon.
★★★★★
Ahh yay!! So glad you enjoyed these cookies, Sian. Thanks for making my recipe and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. It’s super helpful for other readers, so I appreciate it. 🙂
I love these! Thank you for sharing. Followed the recipe exactly.
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These are fantastic! I couldn’t find dates so I used raisins, and they are delicious. Almost everything else I had on hand, and they were a breeze to make!
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I am not a cookie lover at all. These are amazing and have changed my mind on cookies.
Thank you!
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Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Kathleen!! I’m so glad you’re enjoying these cookies. Thanks for trying my recipe and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. <3
Can’t wait to try these! Can I also add flaxseed to them?
Yes, definitely!
Amazing! I am a new Vegan and these are wonderful!
Also, Thank you for having the Pinterest link go straight to the recipe. I’m really looking forward to reading your blog, 😊
★★★★★
Ahh yay!! I’m so glad you enjoyed these cookies, Bethany. 🙂 Thanks so much for trying them and for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. It means the world to me!
I really enjoyed these cookies. I added keto maple syrup, swerve, and pumpkin pie spice to add a little more zing. I didn’t measure just toss what I thought it would need. Came out much more sweeter like I like cookies to be. Plus I use dried cranberries. Great recipe
I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Angela! Thanks for trying it and for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. It means the world to me!
Is there an alternative to using the oats? I want to make them for a friend but she does not eat grains. LOVE the original recipe for myself though ❤️
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Mmm, so does she not eat quinoa either? I was going to say you could try cooked quinoa. If not, you could maybe try a flour instead of the oats? I’m not sure though since I haven’t tried it. Feel free to experiment though!
Can I substitute the nit butter for anything else??
You could sub in any other nut butter, sun butter or even tahini!
My neighbor made me and my husband masks to where out during this crazy time. I decided to make her these cookies as a thank you. They were a huge hit. So easy to make, and of course I tried a couple before leaving the batch in front of her door. I’m in love. Thanks for the recipe!
★★★★★
Ahh I love that!! I’m so glad these cookies were a hit. Thanks for trying them and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating, Ashlee. I really appreciate it. <3
i used sunbutter instead of almond butter and they turned out great. Super easy to make too
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I’m so glad you enjoyed these cookies, Lexi! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment + star rating. I really appreciate it. <3
These are my in-laws favorite cookie and my husband and I also love them. They usually disappear off the plate within 24 hours and it’s a cookie you don’t have to feel guilty about since they are so healthy!
★★★★★
Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Natasha! I’m so glad these cookies are a hit with your entire family. Thanks for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it!