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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast/Brunch

    Healthy Chocolate Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies

    September 21, 2018 By Monika Last Updated February 3, 2022 22 Comments

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    These flourless healthy chocolate oatmeal cookies make a delicious breakfast on-the-go or snack anytime.  Low in sugar, they are packed full of protein and fibre and take minutes to put together. 

    Top down view of chocolate oatmeal cookies on top of parchment and small plate.

    Today on the blog super easy to make, healthy chocolate oatmeal cookies.

    Chocolate and cookies are not typically associated with breakfast.  Understandably so.  They are usually high in sugar and fat but low in fibre, which is precisely the opposite of what a nutritious breakfast should be.  But if you make a few healthy swaps and use less of the bad stuff you can absolutely enjoy chocolate as well as cookies as part of a balanced breakfast. 

    Which is what I've done in this chocolate oatmeal cookies recipe.

    Chocolate oatmeal cookies ingredients

    These semi-sweet oatmeal breakfast cookies do not contain any flour.  They are made using old-fashioned rolled oats, a generous amount of nuts/seeds and healthy peanut butter (use crunchy or smooth), in addition to a moderate amount of butter. They also contain cocoa, of course (use the more nutritious cacao if you prefer).  

    I sweetened these breakfast cookies with 4 tablespoons of light brown sugar as well as dried currants.  They also contain flaxseed for added goodness and 1 egg to help bind the ingredients together.

    Healthy chocolate oatmeal cookies ingredients in individual dishes.

    Step-by-step recipe instructions

    1.Preheat the oven to 350 F/ 180 C/ gas mark 4.  Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

    In a large bowl combine the oats, cacao, seeds/nuts, currants, sugar and flaxseed and stir thoroughly.

    Chocolate oatmeal cookies ingredients in mixing bowl.

    2. Add the beaten egg along with the peanut butter and melted butter into the dry ingredients. 

    Breakfast cookies ingredients in mixing bowl with spoon.

    3. Stir until all the ingredients have been fully incorporated.

    Oat, nut and chocolate mixture in bowl with spoon.

    4. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the baking sheet and flatten. The cookies won't expand so they can be baked fairly close together.  Bake in the centre of the oven for 13 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

    Chocolate oatmeal cookies on top of baking paper.

    Substitutions

    I tend to use cacao as it's a little healthier than cocoa but the choice is yours.

    You can use a combination of oats and barley or rye flakes.

    You can substitute raisins, sultanas or other dried fruit (finely chopped if necessary) for the currants.

    If you want to make these cookies dairy free use coconut oil (runny consistency) instead of the butter.

    Use any nut or seed combination you like. Sunflower and pumpkin seeds work well combined with almonds, hazelnuts and/or pecans.

    Substitute coconut sugar or cane sugar for light brown sugar if you like.

    Any nut butter will work in this recipe.

    Optional ingredients 

    These chocolate breakfast cookies are very adaptable and you can make them successfully using additional ingredients (all optional).  For instance you can add a tablespoon of chia, poppy seeds or sesame seeds into the batter.  You can also add spices, such as cinnamon, ground ginger or pumpkin spice (approx. 1.5 tsp in total).

    Top down view of chocolate oatmeal cookies stacked inside dish with parchment and coffee in cup.

    Top tips

    • Use old-fashioned rolled oats, NOT instant.
    • These cookies are semi-sweet - adjust the amount of sugar to suit your preference.
    • If you use unsalted butter add a pinch of salt into the mixture.
    • If the batter seems a little too loose add another tablespoon of oats.
    • These cookies won't expand so they can be baked fairly close together.
    • Storing: Store these chocolate breakfast cookies in a plastic container or paper bag for up to 2 days (they'll be more chewy stored in a plastic container).
    • Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

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    Check out also this collection of 27 everyday healthy cacao recipes.

    Keep in touch

    Have you made these chocolate oatmeal cookies?  I'd love to know how they turned out for you.  Let me know in the comments below, thanks!

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    Top down view of chocolate oatmeal cookies on top of parchment and small plate.

    Healthy Chocolate Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies

    These flourless healthy chocolate oatmeal cookies make a delicious breakfast on-the-go or snack anytime.  Low in sugar, they are packed full of protein and fibre and take minutes to put together. 
    4.88 from 8 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Healthy Lunchbox, Snack
    Cuisine: gluten free, vegetarian
    Prep Time: 6 minutes
    Cook Time: 13 minutes
    Total Time: 19 minutes
    Servings: 12 cookies
    Calories: 138kcal
    Author: Monika Dabrowski

    Equipment

    • Large baking sheet
    • Mixing bowl

    Ingredients

    • 12 tablespoons old-fashioned rolled oats not instant, gluten free if necessary
    • 2 tablespoons cacao powder or cocoa
    • 4 tablespoons sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds/nuts, lightly crushed
    • 2 tablespoons flaxseed
    • 4 tablespoons currants or raisins/other dried fruit
    • 4 tablespoons light brown sugar
    • 1 large egg lightly beaten
    • 5 tablespoons peanut butter crunchy or smooth
    • 4 tablespoons salted butter or coconut oil, melted

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 F/ 180 C/ gas mark 4.  Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
      In a large bowl combine the oats, cacao, seeds/nuts, currants, sugar and flaxseed. Stir thoroughly.
    • Lightly beat the egg and add into the dry ingredients along with the peanut butter and melted butter.
      Stir until all the ingredients have been fully incorporated.
    • Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the baking sheet and flatten. The cookies won't expand so they can be baked fairly close together.  Bake in the centre of the oven for 13 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

    Notes

    • Use old-fashioned rolled oats, NOT instant.
    • These cookies are semi-sweet - adjust the amount of sugar to suit your preference.
    • If you use unsalted butter add a pinch of salt into the mixture.
    • If the batter seems a little too loose add another tablespoon of oats.
    • These cookies won't expand so they can be baked fairly close together.
    • Storing: Store these chocolate breakfast cookies in a plastic container or paper bag for up to 2 days (they'll be more chewy stored in a plastic container).
    • Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 82mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 136IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg

    *Nutritional information is automatically generated and should be considered as an estimate.

    **A note about baking: If using a fan-assisted oven refer to your appliance's instructions and adjust the temperature accordingly.

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    Comments

    1. cathy gilbert

      January 26, 2022 at 2:57 am

      4 stars
      excellent! easy and healthy

      Reply
    2. cathy gilbert

      January 26, 2022 at 2:47 am

      LOVED these easy to make cookies ! - I added some 70% chocolate chips and walnuts and put in a bit of coconut oil to make up the butter ratio. VERY easy and very good! will make again for sure ! thank you

      Reply
      • Monika

        January 27, 2022 at 3:21 pm

        These extras sound yummy! Thanks very much for your feedback:)

        Reply
    3. janissa wan

      December 26, 2019 at 3:34 pm

      5 stars
      Hi there,

      The cookies are full of good, healthy ingredients, and yet so yummy. We love them very much. However, they tend to crumble easily. What have I done wrong? How can make them stick together better and not to fall apart so easily?

      Thanks very much.

      Reply
      • Monika

        December 26, 2019 at 5:15 pm

        Thank you for getting in touch! There could be a number of reasons for this, for instance the kind of peanut butter or oats you use. I used giant oats, not the highly processed small ones, as well as very thick peanut butter. Also, try rolling the batter into firm balls and then gently squashing to form round cookies, rather than just using an ice cream scoop and dropping the mixture loosely onto the cookie sheet. Hope this helps:)

        Reply
        • janissa wan

          December 26, 2019 at 5:20 pm

          Thanks for your quick response.. Will try it again with your suggestions. Happy New Year,

          Reply
          • Monika

            December 27, 2019 at 10:42 am

            Hope these will turn out better for you this time. Happy New Year to you too:)

            Reply
      • janissa wan

        December 27, 2019 at 3:43 pm

        Same to you too.

        Reply
    4. DeeDee

      September 25, 2018 at 6:15 pm

      Hi Monika! I am having trouble with WordPress! hoping you get this and know that I am liking your recipes, even if my button is not working ?

      Reply
      • Monika

        September 25, 2018 at 10:18 pm

        Oh no, hope you get it sorted soon! Thanks for liking my recipes:)

        Reply
    5. Debanita

      September 25, 2018 at 6:04 am

      Including chocolate in breakfast, kids would love it. Such a lovely idea of using coco powder & peanut butter in the cookies.Healthy option too. Lovely share! Happy Fiesta Friday!

      Reply
      • Monika

        September 25, 2018 at 7:11 am

        Thank you Debanita! Happy FF!

        Reply
    6. Jenny walters

      September 24, 2018 at 6:22 pm

      5 stars
      Gosh Monika what a fabulous and clever recipe. I didn't know peanut butter was healthy either.I would love to eat these for breakfast they sound delicious. Thanks so much for sharing with #FiestaFriday

      Reply
      • Monika

        September 24, 2018 at 7:42 pm

        Thank you Jenny! And thanks for co-hosting FF!

        Reply
    7. Cat | Curly's Cooking

      September 23, 2018 at 7:40 pm

      5 stars
      Chocolate and peanut butter...and they're healthy?! These sound amazing! What a delicious sounding breakfast!

      Reply
      • Monika

        September 23, 2018 at 8:32 pm

        Oh, but peanut butter is actually quite healthy. Glad you like this recipe, thanks!

        Reply
    8. Louise Fairweather

      September 23, 2018 at 4:21 pm

      These look lovely. My 8 year old wants to do some baking with me so something like this would be perfect #cookblogshare

      Reply
      • Monika

        September 23, 2018 at 8:30 pm

        Thank you. This recipe is perfect for getting kids interested in baking.

        Reply
    9. Meredith

      September 23, 2018 at 1:58 am

      5 stars
      My preschooler would love to help make these breakfast cookies! We will definitely have to try them tomorrow for some easy, on-the-go breakfasts and snacks this week!

      Reply
      • Monika

        September 23, 2018 at 8:17 pm

        Thank you! Let me know how they turn out!

        Reply
    10. Corina Blum

      September 22, 2018 at 12:45 pm

      5 stars
      These sound delicious! My kids love making cookies with me too and I love the fact that these are chocolatey and healthy too!

      Reply
      • Monika

        September 23, 2018 at 8:43 am

        Thanks Corina. I've just made another batch of these.

        Reply

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