With Christmas on the horizon, these healthy Snickerdoodles might be just the recipe you’re looking for…
Though their origin is uncertain, Snickerdoodles are thought to have been first created in Germany and are characterized by the light surface coating of cinnamon sugar.
I’ve often longed for a cookie recipe that didn’t require eggs or an egg substitute and was made entirely of oats. I’ve tried a few that were massive failures, mostly because they didn’t hold together.
This recipe is completely different. These bake up soft on the inside with a slightly crisp exterior and they hold together better than anything I’ve ever tried….sans binding agent or myriad starches and/or gums, neither of which I tolerate well.
Delicious, easy to make, and quick to bake!
Oatmeal Snickerdoodles (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
Ingredients
- COOKIE BATTER:
- 1 1/3 c. oats ground into flour
- 5 t. sucanat or another natural granulated sugar such as coconut sugar
- 1/2 t. sea salt
- 1 t. baking powder
- 2 T. coconut oil
- 1 t. vanilla
- 4-5 T. milk of your choice
- CINNAMON-SUGAR MIX:
- 4 t. natural granulated sugar
- 1 t. cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 380 degrees.
- Mix the dry ingredients together (ground oats, sucanat, salt, and baking powder).
- Mix the wet ingredients into the dry, adding milk only as needed. The batter should be moist, but not sticky.
- Let the dough sit for a few minutes to allow the oats to absorb some of the moisture.
- Mix the sugar and cinnamon together on a plate.
- Pinch off pieces of dough (about 10 altogether) and form each piece into a ball.
- Roll each ball in the cinnamon/sugar mix until lightly coated on all sides.
- Press down on each ball to form a cookie shape.
- Place all of the coated cookies onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- Let cool for five minutes on the baking sheet.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Adapted from this recipe
With only 82 calories in one cookie, these are healthy treats that you can indulge in without guilt!
I’ve recently teamed up Country Choice Organic and will be using their rolled oats exclusively in all of my recipes.
With my allergies, I find that I tolerate their brand best and was thrilled when they asked me to be a partner.
What is your favorite Christmas cookie?
Shared with: Slightly Indulgent Tuesday, Fat Tuesday
Meryl says
Teaspoons or tablespoons?
Lucy says
If you’re referring to the upper and lower case t’s than T is Tablespoons and t is teaspoons
Meryl says
Haha, I figured it out as soon as I submitted the comment. 😂 Thank you. We enjoyed them!
River says
Amazing! I used honey in place of sugar and added 5T oat flour (since I added wet). They are the absolute best ever!
Lauren says
Thanks River, I’ll have to try the honey next time!
Shawna says
Thank you for the recipe that was simple because I had all the ingredients. Made them for my children’s preschool picnic and they were a hit. I tripled the recipe and modified it. 1/3 coconut oil and 2/3 water and 1/2 tspn of salt and 2 tbspns of vanilla. So excited to find another oat based cookie recipe. I use my blendtec to grind up oat groats for oat flour.
Lauren says
I’m so happy you and the kids enjoyed the cookies Shawna! 🙂
Sarah says
Ok so I just made these and they really are so good! Here’s the thing: I only had oat flour. I still used 1 1/2 cups of oat flour and added an extra tablespoon of coconut oil since I figured 1 1/2 cups of oat flour is a bit more than 1 1/2 cups of ground oat meal itself. But I followed everything else to a T and they turned out awesome.
I will say that they are amazing when dipped in milk. They can get a bit pasty when eaten alone, but I think every cookie tastes better with milk so maybe that’s just me. But gluten free, vegan? Nailed it. Thanks for the outstanding recipe, Lauren!
Lauren says
I’m happy you enjoyed them Sarah! 🙂
kate says
Hi,
I just found this yummy recipe and I have a question.
Is the measurement for the oats prior to grinding?
Thanks.
kate
Lauren says
Hi Kate,
Yes, you measure the oats first and then grind them. 🙂
Gabby @ the veggie nook says
Looks delicious! I love how you power through to perfect a recipe, I am the worst for that. 1 failed attempt and I put it to rest!
Matt @ The Athlete's Plate says
Great recipe 🙂
amber says
I’m so amazed at how you figure out calories, Lauren. Good for you. I know many people appreciate a calorie breakdown. Nice, easy recipe!
Lauren says
Thanks girl! It’s pretty easy once you get the hang of it…just time consuming! I hope you’re doing well! 🙂