4-Ingredient Almond Butter Oatmeal Cookies

These quick, healthy, and easy almond butter oatmeal cookies are made with only 4 ingredients.   This flourless dessert recipe is kid-approved and healthy enough to eat for breakfast or an after school snack!

Want a few other healthy oatmeal recipes?  You might also enjoy these Easy Overnight Oats, this Homemade Granola, No Bake Granola Bars, and these Oatmeal Muffins.

Easy Almond Butter Cookie Recipe

What a delicious and EASY almond butter cookie recipe!

I never quite believed people when they posted recipes about “3-ingredient peanut butter cookies.”

However, it is totally possible to create a delicious cookie with only a few simple ingredients.

Oftentimes when Cohl is out for a long distance run or bike ride he really wants something with balanced nutrition.

A good amount of protein, fat, complex and simple carbs… and this easy dessert recipe has just that!

These are the perfect fuel for high-intensity or endurance workouts!

Healthy Oatmeal Cookies

Not only are these oatmeal cookies gluten-free, but they are also flourless and refined sugar free.

Honey is a wonderful sweetener when you use it in the right proportions.

In this recipe, the honey complements the nut butter perfectly.

Using a natural sweetener makes them (almost) healthy enough to eat for breakfast.

Ingredients

It’s pretty remarkable, but you will only need FOUR simple ingredients to make these gluten-free oatmeal cookies.

• Almond Butter – Make sure you get smooth and not chunky type.
  • You can learn how to make your own almond butter here.
  • Also, peanut butter can be substituted if you are allergic to almonds.
• Oats – Gluten-free quick cooking oats are used in this cookie recipe.  Make sure you do not get the old-fashioned rolled oats.  They will not cook at the same rate and will end up being too chewy.
• Honey – This natural sweetener pairs wonderfully with the nut butter.  You can also use pure maple syrup or agave nectar instead.
• Large egg – The egg is what helps to hold these healthy cookies together.  If you are vegan, feel free to substitute with a flax egg or chia egg.

How to Make

The general steps to this oatmeal cookie recipe are easy to follow.  It is also a wonderful kid-friendly cookie recipe if you want to get them involved in the kitchen.

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Mix by hand or with a handheld mixer until well combined.
4. Scoop out 1 1/2 – tablespoon sized balls of dough.
5. Place cookie dough on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. (step 1 above)
6. Press cookie balls down with a large fork and make a criss-cross pattern. (step 2 above) 
7. Sprinkle with coconut sugar. (Optional) (step 3 above)
8. Bake in preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until edges are slightly browned.

Add-Ins

Since you only need four ingredients to make these, they can be ready in under 15 minutes!

But what if you want to change them up a bit?

There are a few fun additions you can throw in to make them even more tasty:

• Chocolate Chips – Dark chocolate chips and mini chocolate chips work great.
• Dried Cranberries – These pair wonderfully with the nut butter.
• Coconut – Large unsweetened coconut flakes or shredded coconut can be used.
• Nuts and Seeds – Add in walnuts, chopped peanuts, or even pumpkin seeds.

FAQs

Can I substitute peanut butter for the almond butter?

Peanut butter can be substituted in this cookie recipe.  Make sure you get smooth nut butter and not chunky.

Can I make these vegan?

Substitute the honey for pure maple syrup and the egg for a flax egg to make these cookies vegan.

The flavor may be a little different, but they will still turn out great!

How long will almond butter cookies last?

This cookie will last at room temperature in an airtight container for 3-4 days.  Store in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days.

Can I freeze oatmeal cookie dough?

Cookie dough will last when frozen for up to 2-3 months.  Let it thaw in the refrigerator and then to room temperature before baking.

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