4-Ingredient Almond Butter Oatmeal Cookies

You only need 4 healthy ingredients to make these Almond Butter Oatmeal Cookies! Naturally flourless AND gluten-free, this kid-approved snack is perfect for breakfast or even an after-school snack. As an added bonus, they’re super easy to make ahead, as well.

4-Ingredient Almond Butter Oatmeal Cookie Recipe

What a delicious and EASY almond butter oatmeal 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.

All you need is 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!

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. They’re the perfect treat.

(Looking for more simple treats? Check out these No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies and these Healthy Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies.)

Ingredients

• Almond Butter. Make sure you get smooth and not chunky. You can learn how to make your own creamy almond butter here. Also, peanut butter can be substituted if you are allergic to almonds or don’t have natural almond butter.
• Oats. Quick-cooking gluten-free oats are used in this cookie recipe. Make sure you do not get the old-fashioned oats. They will not cook at the same rate and will end up being too chewy. Instant oats are where it’s at.
• Honey. This natural sweetener pairs wonderfully with the nut butter. You can also use pure maple syrup or agave nectar instead.
• 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 Almond Butter Oatmeal Cookies

Please see the recipe card below for ingredient amounts and more detailed instructions.

Combine Ingredients

First, preheat the oven to 350℉.

Then, add all of the ingredients to a large bowl. Either use a rubber spatula or a handheld mixer to thoroughly combine everything. Be sure there are no clumps left.

While it might seem quicker to use a food processor, I wouldn’t recommend it.

Shape Cookies

Use a cookie scoop or a spoon to create cookie dough balls from the bowl. Place them on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Each one should be around 1 ½ to 2 inches. If you end up with large cookies, they’ll cook faster on the outside than the middle.

If you want, you can use a fork to create crisscross marks on the top, then sprinkle with coconut sugar.

Bake in the Oven

Place the pan with the cookies in the preheated oven. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes. You’ll know they’re done when the edges are golden brown.

When you remove them, let them cool slightly on the hot pan, or they’ll fall apart.

Optional Cookie Mix-Ins

Since you only need four ingredients to make these flourless almond butter cookies, 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

Other Recipes with Oatmeal

Oatmeal isn’t just for plain ol’ porridge anymore! Try this healthy ingredient in any of these recipes.

If you love oatmeal for breakfast, try Overnight Oats or Maple Brown Sugar Overnight Oats. Or, serve a crowd with Baked Apple Oatmeal or Baked Oatmeal.

You can keep building your oatmeal cookie game with these Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies or No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies.

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Can you beat a soft, delicious cookie? Don’t miss out on these tasty baked goods recipes next time the mood strikes.

Super Soft Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies with Pecans and Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies are free of gluten and can be enjoyed by anyone.

Don’t miss these Gluten-free Sugar Cookies or Cinnamon Roll Cookies.

These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies might become one of your new favorite cookie recipes.

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