You’ll never believe these chewy Flourless Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies were made with no flour!
The Perfect Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie
Peanut butter, oats and walnuts give these Flourless Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies the most delicious flavor and texture. Chewy, chocolatey and oh-so scrumptious, you’d never know they were made without any flour.
I Can’t Fight This Feeling Anymore
During the last few months of pregnancy, I craved oatmeal like crazy. Whether it’s in a bowl as a healthy breakfast or baked into cookies for a sweet treat, I wanted all the oatmeal. It’s comforting, filling and delicious!
One afternoon, I was in the mood to bake cookies. But I wanted to see if I could pull them off without using flour. I thought it would be good to have a great cookie recipe that I can bake or share with others that can only eat gluten-free.
Watch Me Make Flourless Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Join me in the kitchen as I make a batch of these fabulous flour-free cookies!
Chewy, Chocolatey and Full of Protein!
I was certainly skeptical on how they would taste and hold together, but the first try turned out pretty great! I honestly couldn’t believe I hadn’t put any flour in them. They don’t require any almond flour or specialty gluten-free flour blends. They’re just so simple!
We (okay, mostly me) gobbled that first batch up pretty quickly, so I baked them again with a few adjustments to the sweetness and overall flavor. And they turned out perfect! I might even venture to say they might be one of my new favorite cookies. I can’t get enough of them!
They’re chewy, chocolaty, and have the most delicious flavor and texture (and protein!) from the peanut butter, oats and walnuts. I’m in love!
Quick Tip: Gluten-Free Baking
If you want these to be a truly gluten free oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, be sure to purchase oats that are certified gluten free. Gluten free oats are not processed in facilities that also process wheat.
Flourless Cookies in Less Than 30 Minutes
And lucky us, I got to bake them again to share with y’all here on the blog. They’re so easy you can have these warm chocolate chip oatmeal cookies ready to eat in less than 30 minutes. I used Ghirardelli 60% chocolate chips in these cookies and would highly recommend them. They have such a rich chocolate flavor and they stay smooth and melty well after the cookies have cooled.
What Do I Need to Make Flourless Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies?
- Unsalted butter, softened
- Creamy peanut butter
- Granulated sugar
- Dark brown sugar
- Large eggs
- Vanilla Extract
- Old-fashioned oats
- Baking soda
- Chopped walnuts
- Chocolate chips
- Electric Mixer
- 1-ounce cookie scoop
- Cookie sheet
- Parchment paper
- Cooling rack
Quick Oats vs Old Fashioned Oats
Quick oats and old fashioned oats are generally interchangeable, with a few cautions. Learn all about oats and get some tips to making substitutions.
How to Make Flourless Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, peanut butter, sugar and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until well combined.
- Add the oats and baking soda.
- mix on low speed until just combined.
- Stir in the walnuts and chocolate chips.
- Using a 1 ounce cookie scoop, drop two-tablespoon sized portions of dough a few inches apart onto lightly greased or parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Slightly flatten the top of each scoop of dough with the palm of your hand.
- Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes on baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. I like to keep a sheet of parchment paper under my wire rack for those melty chocolate chips.
More Easy and Delicious Flourless Recipes
The only thing easier than making these Easy and Delicious Flourless Recipes is falling in love with them. Made without flour and packed with flavor, these flour-free alternatives are sure to become family favorites.
How to Store Flourless Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Store flourless oatmeal chocolate chip cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.
To freeze baked cookies: Wrap cookies individually in plastic wrap. Then place in a freezer-safe container or in individual freezer-safe baggies. To defrost, let them set at room temperature, uncovered.
To freeze the cookie dough for baking later: Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop 2 tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the baking sheet. Scoops of dough can be close together at this point.
Place baking sheet in the freezer for at least 30 minutes. Take the cookie dough out of the freezer and transfer to a freezer-safe plastic container or Ziploc bag. Return the dough to the freezer and store until ready to bake. Cookie dough can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.
To Bake Frozen Cookie Dough: When craving a cookie, simply remove the number of cookies you want from the freezer and place a few inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 12-14 minutes or until cookies start to brown and crisp around the edges.
If you make these Flourless Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies, be sure to snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @thebakermama so I can see! If you’re on Facebook, be sure to join my Friends of The BakerMama group to connect and share all the fun and yummy recipes of mine that you make! 😍 I just love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the recipes I share.
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Flourless Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
Description
You’d never believe these chewy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are baked with no flour!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats (be sure they are gluten-free oats if you want the cookies to be gluten-free)
- 1–1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, peanut butter, sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until well combined. Add the oats and baking soda and mix on low speed until just combined. Stir in the walnuts and chocolate chips.
- Using a 1 ounce cookie scoop, drop two-tablespoon sized portions of dough a few inches apart onto lightly greased or parchment-lined baking sheets. Slightly flatten the top of each scoop of dough with the palm of your hand.
- Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes on baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Hi there! Making these for my GF boyfriend, just wondering if I can use the usual peanut butter we buy which is the kind you have to stir, or would that be too runny? When you say creamy, do you mean like the no-stir thick type?
Hi Elizabeth! Great question. I do usually use the no-stir creamy peanut butter, but I have used the runnier peanut butter and even almond butter and they still turn out great. If you feel the cookie dough is too dry when using it, add an additional 1/4 cup peanut butter. Hope this helps. Enjoy!
OMG! I made these cookies last night and they are amazing. My fam and I had doubts that the cookies would be this good. I did a couple of things differently, I do not have a mixer and it was so thick so I added a little soy milk to the mix and mixed with a big spoon. Also, I made some cookies that were Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Coconut and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Craisin (my fiances request). They all came out so good and nice and chewy. Like you I pretty much at the first batch straight out the oven. We will be making these again.
Thanks for this delicious recipe.
Great flawless recipe, I used vegan butter and unsweetened peanut butter and they baked amazingly well. I will probably add a pinch of salt to my recipe though. Love it! Thank you.
Hi Alex! Thanks for sharing. I’m so glad to hear your substitutions worked so great! Love that you’re going to add a pinch a salt next time. Enjoy! 🙂
Will the cookies turn out OK without the walnuts? And would butterscotch chips be a good alternative to the chocolate?
Hi Emily! Yes & yes! Enjoy! 🙂
I make these cookies all the time and my whole family loves them. I cut the sugar to 1/3 cup white and 1/3 cup brown and they still taste great. They also freeze well!
I just made these. So simple and delicious. Thank you for the recipe. My family loves them.
I just made these and they are so good!!! Was out of butter so substituted it for 1/2 cup of applesauce (I used cinnamon because that’s what I had) and they turned out great. Great way to make them a little bit healthier/cut down on calories. Also, definitely would spray the cookie sheet before baking, and I would not flatten them before they bake. When I flattened them, they did not hold together very well after cooking. Either way, great recipe!
This is the third time making them if that tells you anything . So good! Thanks!
I baked these yesterday for my husband and he ate 4 at the first go. I didn’t have chocolate chips so I substituted dark chocolate with pecans that I had in my fridge which I chopped up and added. I also added nutmeg and used only brown sugar (3/4 cup). They taste great and my friend at work couldn’t believe they had no flour in them. Thanks again. I will have to start following you for great recipes 🙂
Love it, Suzzette! Your substitutions sound like they were sure to turn out delicious. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Yum! This is the second time making these and they are so good. I like them better with raisens. Delish!
So great to hear, Jennifer! I’ve made them with raisins or dried cranberries a few times as well and really like them that way too. You just can’t go wrong with this cookie recipe! 🙂