These Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are so delicious you'd never know they had avocado in them. They're soft, chewy, loaded with dark chocolate chips and plenty of vanilla almond flavor, and they're healthy! Great for those who are gluten-free and dairy-free too!
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Healthy Cookies
Healthy cookies, two words most people wouldn't put together, are tasty treats when you want something sweet minus all the guilt. Just swapping out traditional ingredients for whole grains, nuts, and sweeteners like honey or maple syrup can help boost the healthy factor.
Among my favorite healthy cookies are these yummy avocado oatmeal cookies. They're easy to make, soft & chewy, have a wonderful almond flavor, and are sweetened with chocolate chips. They're vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and nutritious! Perfect for snack time, after a workout, or a quick on-the-go breakfast. Other options include Healthy Oatmeal Cookies and Banana Breakfast Cookies.
What Makes These Oatmeal Cookies Healthy
Avocado: Offers beneficial fats, vitamins, magnesium, potassium, and omega 3's. Did you know that avocado can replace butter 1:1 in any muffin, brownie, or cookie recipe? Yep, and it works in quick bread too! Now, how cool is that!
Agave: I substituted organic agave for the white sugar which has a lower glycemic index and, although higher in calories, is sweeter so you can use less than the sugar called for in a recipe.
Oats & Almond Flour: These ingredients replace the over-processed white flour and make these delicious cookies gluten-free!
Almond Butter: Enhances the almond flavor and provides plenty of calcium, healthy fats & potassium.
Chia seeds: Adds protein, dietary fiber, and a boost in omega-3s.
Vegan chocolate chips: stick to dark chocolate which contains the most antioxidants of any chocolate. Plus it is lower in sugar than milk chocolate or white chocolate.
Ingredients
Here's what you need to make this vegan chocolate chip oatmeal cookies recipe. The exact measurements are in the printable recipe card below.
- Old fashioned oats - do not use quick oats as your cookies will lack texture and chewiness and will tend to dry out.
- Almond flour or almond meal
- Vegan chocolate chips - enjoy life makes a great product choice.
- Ground cinnamon
- Baking soda
- Sea salt
- Avocado - make sure it is a ripe avocado, soft and creamy
- Light agave or honey
- Almond butter
- Chia seeds
- Vanilla extract
How to Make Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
These are the steps and some photos of the process of making this vegan oatmeal chocolate chip cookies recipe:
- Place dry ingredients - oats, almond flour, chia seeds, cinnamon, baking soda, sea salt, and chocolate chips in a large bowl.
- Combine wet ingredients - mashed avocado, agave, almond butter, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Stir.
- Combine avocado mixture with dry ingredients.
- Stir the cookie dough until well mixed.
- Form into 15 balls by rolling in the palms of your hand. Place on lined baking sheet.
- Press down the cookies with the base of a glass dipped in almond flour or use your fingers until they resemble round cookies.
- Bake cookies at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes. Let cool on cookie sheet on a wire rack.
These avocado chocolate chip cookies are a fantastic treat for chocolate lovers and avocado lovers alike. Full of healthy ingredients, with a rich chocolate flavor, they're a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt!
Recipe Variations
When it comes to baking, there's always room for a little change of pace. These vegan cookies work as a great base for a variety of substitutions and additional mix-ins. Here are some ideas:
- Fruit: Incorporate dried fruits such as cranberries, raisins, or chopped dates for bursts of natural sweetness and a chewy texture.
- Nutty Crunch: Mix in chopped almonds for added texture and a nice crunch.
- Spice it Up: Try spices like nutmeg, ginger, or cardamom to boost the flavor and add depth to your cookies.
- Coconut Lover's Twist: Fold in shredded coconut for a tropical twist and extra chewiness.
- Seedy Swap: Swap the chia seeds with hemp seeds, flax seeds, or pumpkin seeds.
- Sweetener Swap: Substitute agave or honey with maple syrup or date syrup.
- Chip Variety: Try white chocolate or peanut butter chips in lieu of dark chocolate for more unique flavor combos.
How to Store Cookies with Avocado
Once your vegan avocado cookies have cooled, place them in an airtight container and store them at room temperature or in the refrigerator. They will last up to 5 days.
For longer storage, place them in a freezer-safe container or plastic freezer bag and freeze them for up to 3 months.
More Healthy Treats Recipes
Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding - a guilt-free creamy, rich, chocolaty dessert. It's not only delicious but healthy too!
Peanut Butter Energy Balls - are a no-bake treat that is not only delicious but healthy too! Full of peanut butter, honey, and oats, they're great as a snack or even breakfast.
Chocolate Cherry Popsicles - are super easy to make and pack one big nutritional punch. And they're great for breakfast! Full of fresh cherries and flavored with chocolate & vanilla protein powder, they make a great snack any time of day.
Peanut Butter Banana Cookies - a double dose of peanut flavor with peanut butter chips and a tasty chocolate drizzle.
Find lots of healthy cookie recipes here on 2CM!
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Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies with avocado
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup almond flour or almond meal
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 Tablespoon chia seeds
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 medium avocado, mashed (about ¼ cup)
- ¼ cup light agave or honey
- ¼ cup raw almond butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Mix dry ingredients in medium bowl.
- Mash avocado and combine with agave, almond butter and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients and stir well.
- Roll into 15 balls and place on cookie sheet. They won't spread so they can be fairly close. Press down with back of a glass dipped in a little almond flour or with your fingers until they resemble round cookies.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely on cookie sheet that has been placed on a wire rack.
- Store in airtight container.
Notes
Nutrition
This post has been updated with more helpful information. It was first published on January 17, 2017.
Cathy says
I like the variety of ingredients, but the cookies turned out a bit dry and not sweet enough for me.
Linda Warren says
I'm so sorry these didn't turn out as you would like. This cookie is not overly sweet but you can adjust the sweetness by adding slightly more honey or agave (agave being the much sweeter one). However, you will find these are less sweet than a normal oatmeal cookie would be. As to the dryness, it may be that your avocado was not ripe enough. Also, did you use raw almond butter versus a regular processed variety? The raw versions tend to be more liquidy hence moistening the overall cookie. I hope this helps and you give them another chance.
wilhelmina says
This is such a healthy breakfast treat!
Linda Warren says
And mom gets to say yes to cookies for breakfast! 🙂
Justine says
I love the use of avocados in these cookies! they taste great, and no guilt!
Linda Warren says
Exactly my thoughts! I think avocados should be in everything. lol
Clare says
Thanks for posting. They look really tasty and I love the advocado twist!
Felice says
Who wouldn't love cookies for breakfast? Avocado is one of my favorite foods, and I love the idea of using it in a cookie.
Karen @ Karen's Kitchen Stories says
Now, that IS a healthy sounding cookie! I Very creative use of all of the ingredients!
Linda Warren says
Thanks Karen! And the great part is that they're delicious too! (hehe always a plus in my book):-)
Holly says
I am all about eating cookies for breakfast and I could eat these without any guilt!
Linda Warren says
Ah, a girl after my own heart! I'm with ya Holly. Nothing beats a guilt-free cookie for breakfast!
ansh says
What an absolutely creative cookie! I love the use of avocado and chocolate. Well done!