I love making these crispy, healthy oat cookies because they come out light, crunchy, and full of flavor. They are one of my favorite crispy, healthy snacks when I want something simple without any refined sugar, but still really yummy.
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Why You Will Love These Healthy Oat Cookies
This recipe makes thin, crunchy cookies that are light but full of flavor. The mix of almonds, ginger, and warm spices makes them a little different from the usual oatmeal cookie, and because they use honey or maple syrup instead of refined sugar, they taste naturally sweet.
I like to bake a batch of these oat cookies in the afternoon and keep them in a jar for the week, though they rarely last that long.
Ingredients for Crispy Oatmeal Cookies
Here is everything you will need to make these crispy and healthy oat cookies. I am using cups as the main measurement, which makes it simple, and I have also included grams or milliliters if you want to be really precise.
- 2 cups or 200g rolled oats
- 3/4 cup or 100g raw almonds
- 1/3 teaspoon cardamom
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup or 4 tablespoons rice flour or another flour you prefer
- 1 piece of fresh ginger about the size of your thumb
- 1 tablespoon honey, maple syrup, or another sweetener
- 2 tablespoons or 30 ml melted coconut oil
- 5 to 7 tablespoons of water
Top Tip: This recipe uses honey or maple syrup, but you can replace them with sugar-free maple syrup like the one below to keep the calories lower.
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Equipment You Will Need
You do not need anything fancy to make these cookies.
- Blender or food processor
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon or spatula
- Greater for the ginger
- Rolling pin
- Cookie-cutter or sharp knife
- Baking tray
- Parchment paper
Note: A cookie cutter is not really needed. A sharp knife works just as well to cut the dough into squares.
Step by Step: How to Make Crispy Oatmeal Cookies
Here is the simple process, broken down into easy steps.
Step 1: Blend 2 cups of oats and 3/4 cup almonds until they look coarse and crumbly. This forms the base of the cookies.
Step 2: Pour the mixture into a bowl and stir in cardamom, cinnamon, salt, and rice flour. Mix until everything looks even.
Step 3: Peel a thumb-sized piece of ginger and grate it into the bowl. Add honey, melted coconut oil, and 5 tablespoons of water. Mix with your hand until the dough starts to hold together. If it feels too dry, add a spoonful more water.
Step 4: Lay a piece of parchment paper on your work surface, place the dough on top, and cover it with another piece of parchment. Press it down gently with your hands, then use a rolling pin to roll the dough evenly to about 4 to 5 millimeters thick.
Step 5: Cut the dough with a cookie cutter or slice it into squares with a knife. Gather the scraps, roll them out again, and keep cutting until all the dough is used.
Step 6: Place the cookies on a tray lined with parchment paper.
Step 7 Bake in a preheated oven at 160°C or 320°F for 25 to 30 minutes. They are ready when the edges look golden and crisp.
Top Tip: For the crunchiest texture, let the cookies cool fully on the tray before moving them. They firm up as they cool.
Taste and Texture of These Oatmeal Cookies
These cookies are all about crunch. They break with a crisp bite and feel light, not dense. The almonds give them a nutty depth, while the ginger adds a little spark that makes them stand out from ordinary oatmeal cookies. The honey or maple syrup makes them sweet enough to enjoy with coffee or tea without being overpowering.
When I baked these the first time, I thought the ginger might be too strong, but it actually blends beautifully with the oats and spices. My kids ended up liking them more than I expected, and now they ask for the “crunchy oat cookies” every week.
Related Recipe: Check out these Healthy Cookies – No Flour, No Sugar, made with nuts, seeds, and dried fruit for a naturally sweet crunch.
Easy and Healthy Oatmeal Cookie Recipe
20
servings15
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minutes82
kcal45
minutesThese thin and crunchy oatmeal cookies are lightly spiced, naturally sweetened, and packed with wholesome oats and almonds, making them the perfect healthy snack for any time of day.
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Ingredients
2 cups (200 g) rolled oats
3/4 cup (100 g) almonds
1/3 teaspoon (1 g) cardamom
1 teaspoon (2.5 g) cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon (1.5 g) salt
1/4 cup (30 g) rice flour
1 piece fresh ginger
1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey
2 tablespoons (30 ml) melted coconut oil
5 to 7 tablespoons (75–105 ml) water
Directions
- Blend 200 grams of rolled oats with 100 grams of almonds to a coarse texture, not fine powder.
- Pour ground oats and almonds into a mixing bowl. Add cardamom, cinnamon, salt, and rice flour. Stir well.
- Peel and finely grate fresh ginger into the bowl. Add honey, or substitute with syrup, and about 5 tablespoons of water.
- Mix ingredients by hand, squeezing oats until dough is evenly blended; add more water if the dough feels dry.
- Melt the coconut oil and incorporate it into the mixture. Mix until the texture changes to softer and moister.
- Place the dough on parchment paper and cover with another sheet. Flatten and roll to 4-5 mm thickness with a rolling pin.
- Cut dough into shapes with a cookie cutter or shapes using a knife, then place pieces on a parchment-lined tray.
- Bake at 160°C (320°F) for 25 to 30 minutes in a preheated oven, until cookies turn golden and firm. Enjoy.
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Notes
- Flour swaps that work: If you do not have rice flour, oat flour is the easiest swap since you already have oats in the recipe. Whole wheat flour also works and gives a slightly nuttier taste, but the cookies will be a bit less crisp.
- If the dough feels too dry: Sometimes the dough will not come together right away. Just add water a teaspoon at a time and mix with your hands until it holds together. Stop as soon as it sticks, or the cookies will bake up too soft.
- Quicker way to shape: If you do not feel like using cookie cutters, just roll the dough into a rectangle and cut it into squares with a sharp knife. It saves a lot of time, and you do not need to re-roll scraps.
- Keeping them fresh: Once baked, store the cookies in a sealed jar or container on the counter, and they will stay crunchy for about a week. If you freeze them, just warm them in a low oven for a few minutes to bring the crispness back.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 20
- Calories: 82kcal
- Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Protein: 4g
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Storing These Crispy Oatmeal Cookies
Once cooled, keep the cookies in an airtight container. They stay crunchy for up to a week at room temperature, though in my house, they are usually gone in a few days. If you want to keep them longer, you can freeze them and then re-crisp them in the oven for a few minutes before serving.
Top Tip: Slip a small piece of parchment between each cookie if you are stacking them in a jar. This keeps them from sticking together and helps them stay crisp.
Variations You Can Try
Sometimes you want to switch things up a little. Here are a few easy variations:
- Swap almonds for walnuts or cashews for a different flavor
- Use sugar-free maple syrup instead of honey for fewer calories
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or cloves for more spice
- Stir in a handful of sesame seeds for extra crunch
Did You Know? Toasting the almonds lightly before blending them makes the cookies taste even richer.
That makes them a great choice if you want a snack that is light but still gives you some energy.
Discover More Oat Cookie Recipes
Love oat cookies? There are plenty more waiting for you on my YouTube channel. Come check them out, subscribe, and join me for more simple and tasty baking ideas with oats. Here are a few you won’t want to miss:
- Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Cookies With Coconut – A soft, chewy twist on oatmeal cookies with the tropical sweetness of coconut.
- BEST Crispy Oatmeal Cookies – Thin, golden, and extra crunchy for the ultimate crispy bite.
- Almond Flour Oatmeal Cookies – A wholesome recipe using almond flour for a nutty, gluten-friendly take on classic oat cookies.
No matter which recipe you try first, these oat cookies are guaranteed to bring a delicious mix of crunch, flavor, and wholesome goodness to your snack time.