Oatmeal Chia Cookies
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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!
Want more Chia Recipes?
- Chia Pudding
- Strawberry Chia Jam
- Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
- Chocolate Chia Pudding
- Coconut Chia Bars
More Healthy Cookie Recipes to Try
- Protein Cookies
- Coconut Flour Cookies
- Healthy No-Bake Cookies
- Peanut Butter Granola Cookies
- Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
- SunButter Cookies
- Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Oatmeal Chia Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/4 cup Almond Breeze unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 3/4 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup chopped medjool dates
- 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.
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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.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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What an awesome recipe! Super easy to make. I had all the ingredients on hand. Love the texture and chewiness of this cookie!! ❤
I love it when that happens!! So glad you enjoyed these cookies, Eva. Thanks for trying my recipe and for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. I so appreciate it. <3
Love these! This is my second time making them and will continue to use this recipe for years to come.
Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Elise! Thanks for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. I so appreciate it!
Absolutely amazing!!! Super delicious and very easy to make!
Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Julia!! Thanks for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. It’s super helpful to other readers, so I really appreciate it!
Soooo yummy (and easy)! I added just a little Coconut Palm Sugar and Cashews. Had two for breakfast this morning and tided me over until lunch! Will make again for sure!
Yay!! So glad you’re enjoying these cookies, Carrie. 🙂 Thanks for coming back to leave a comment and star rating, I really appreciate it. <3
Can you make these the day before and travel the next day without refrigeration?
Hey Michelle! I think that’d be just fine! 🙂
hey can i use something instead of chia seeds?
Hey Sasha – I am not sure since I haven’t tried these cookies without the chia seeds. You could maybe add extra oats or flaxmeal instead of the chia seeds, but again I haven’t tried it so not sure they’ll turn out the same. Let me know if you try these and how they turn out for you. 🙂
Easy & delicious! I was looking for a healthier recipe that would help satisfy my sweets craving. This was perfect! I discovered I had most of the ingredients already in my pantry, which made it simple to whip up. 24 hours later and I’m happy (slightly embarrassed) to report that they are all gone! Such a hit! Thanks for sharing this recipe 🙂
I love it when that happens!! So glad you tried and loved this recipe, Eliza! I really appreciate you coming back to leave a comment and star rating. It means the world to me. <3
I liked them for a healthy cookie. I was out of dates so I added cranberries. Mine didn’t turn out as round as pictured. The shape they were when dropped on the cookie sheet was how they stayed but baked up real nice. I will make again. Thank you.
Hey Laurel, I’m glad you enjoyed these cookies! Did you press them down and shape them into more of a cookie shape once you set them on the baking sheet? That might have been the reason for them not turning out as round.
Are the recipes gluten free?( I have Celiac disease and need to eat gluten free)
Hey Lisa – this recipe is gluten-free as long as you use certified gluten-free oats.
These turned out good, whole family loved them and can make with several variations . How long do they last ?
Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Crystal! They will last 5-7 days sealed in an airtight container in the fridge. Thanks for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. I so appreciate it!