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If you’ve spent any time on Wholesome Yum, you hopefully know that there are hundreds of ways to re-create foods that feel “off-limits” on a low carb lifestyle — and these low carb keto oatmeal cookies are a prime example! Just like my keto white chocolate macadamia nut cookies or keto sugar cookies, I was determined to make a version of sugar-free oatmeal cookies that still tasted amazing without the high-carb ingredients. This recipe gets it right, and I think you’ll agree… after one taste, you’ll want to make these almond flour oatmeal cookies again and again!
If you miss oats on keto, you might like recipes like keto oatmeal or energy balls, which swap out the oats in the most delicious way.
This easy almond flour oatmeal cookie recipe was originally published on August 24, 2016, and the post was republished in April 2021 to add updated pictures, useful tips, and some improvements to make them truly keto oatmeal cookies.
The secret to making perfect diabetic oatmeal cookies is all in the ingredients. I used a combination of Wholesome Yum Almond Flour and Besti Brown Monk Fruit Allulose Blend, plus hemp hearts and oat fiber to replace the oats, creating the same tender texture and rich molasses flavor you expect from a cookie like this… all while keeping them healthy low carb oatmeal cookies. Try them and see the difference yourself!
Sugar-Free Oatmeal Cookie Ingredients
Let’s dive deeper into the ingredients that make this keto oatmeal cookie recipe so good:
- Butter – Look for a grass-fed variety if you can, but any unsalted kind will do.
- Besti Brown – Adds rich and sweet flavor, much like molasses, without the sugar.
- Eggs – Large eggs are the right size for this recipe, don’t use medium or jumbo.
- Vanilla extract – Adds mild flavor.
- Wholesome Yum Almond Flour – Milled to the perfect consistency for cookies, so you won’t get gritty results.
- Oat fiber – Adds an “oaty” flavor without the carbs in oats!
- Hemp hearts – Add a texture just like oats.
- Baking powder
- Cinnamon – A classic ingredient in easy low carb oatmeal cookies… just like regular oatmeal cookies!
- Sea salt – Balances the sweetness.
- Xanthan gum – The secret to giving these oat and almond cookies that perfect chewy texture.
The ingredient amounts are on the recipe card below.
How To Make Keto Oatmeal Cookies
This low carb oatmeal cookie recipe is ready-to-eat in just 30 minutes! Here’s how to make them:
- Beat butter and brown sugar. In a large bowl, beat the butter and Besti Brown, until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla. Make sure your eggs at room temperature, so they don’t solidify the butter.
- Add dry ingredients. Beat in almond flour, oat fiber, baking powder, cinnamon, sea salt, and xanthan gum, until well combined.
TIP: When adding xanthan gum, don’t add it one big clump – sprinkle it on, then beat in. This will prevent clumping.
- Add hemp seeds. Stir in the hemp seeds.
- Scoop. Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop the cookie dough onto the lined cookie sheet, about 2 inches apart. Flatten cookies into a rustic shape by pressing with a fork in different directions, leaving the surface uneven.
- Bake. Bake the low carb oatmeal cookies until golden, then let them cool completely.
Sugar-Free Oatmeal Cookies FAQs
Most oatmeal cookies would not be keto friendly, as they are made with oats and white flour, both of which are high in carbs. That’s why I made this keto oatmeal cookie recipe!
Conventional oatmeal cookies contain 20 total carbs apiece — way too many for keto! Luckily, these low carb oatmeal cookies have only 1g net carbs each!
Since this is a sugar-free oatmeal cookies recipe, it doesn’t incorporate raisins because they are too high in carbs. However, you could add a few sugar-free dried cranberries to the cookie dough, which would taste just as amazing (and still keep it keto).
Can you use a different sweetener?
I don’t recommend replacing the sweetener. Besti Brown imparts unmatched moisture and flavor that other sweeteners just will not do. However, if you really want to, you could swap in granulated Besti (same amount) or granulated allulose (increase amount by 30%), and add a teaspoon of blackstrap molasses. Sticking to an allulose-based sweetener will preserve the softness and moisture you expect in a oatmeal cookie.
Can you add a glaze?
Yes, absolutely! Simply whisk together 1/4 cup Besti Powdered Sweetener with 1 tablespoon heavy cream, then thin out with more cream if needed. Drizzle on the cookies. They would also be delicious with some sugar-free cream cheese frosting.
How To Store Almond Flour Oatmeal Cookies
Store these sugar-free low carb oatmeal cookies in an airtight container in the pantry for 3-5 days.
Yes, you can freeze almond flour oatmeal cookies! After baking, cool completely and store them in a freezer-safe container. Freeze for 3-4 months.
More Keto Cookie Recipes
If you like this low carb oatmeal cookies recipe, you might also love these:
- Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies – So rich and chewy, it’s hard to believe they’re keto!
- Low Carb Peanut Butter Cookies – A classic recipe made sugar-free, with just 4 ingredients.
- Keto Oreos – Another childhood classic, without all the white flour and sugar.
- Keto Shortbread Cookies – My simplest cookie recipe ever… just 4 ingredients!
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- Baking Sheet – This set of bakeware has the perfect size baking sheet to use to make these yummy keto friendly cookies.
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These low carb, sugar-free keto oatmeal cookies are SOFT and CHEWY, just like the real thing! You'd never guess there's just 1g net carb in each of these almond flour oatmeal cookies.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
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In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the butter and brown sweetener, until fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.
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Beat in the almond flour, oat fiber, baking powder, cinnamon, sea salt, and xanthan gum if using, until well combined. (If using xanthan gum, sprinkle it on evenly over the surface first, don’t dump it in a clump.)
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Stir in the hemp seeds.
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Use a medium cookie scoop to scoop the cookie dough onto the lined cookie sheet, approximately two inches apart.
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Flatten by pressing with a fork in different directions to about 1/4 to 1/3 in (.6-.8 cm) thickness, leaving the surface uneven.
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Bake for 12-15 minutes, until cookies are barely set and edges are golden (less time for chewy cookies, more for crispy). Cool completely before moving.
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Where does nutrition info come from? Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database. You can find individual ingredient carb counts we use in the Low Carb & Keto Food List. Net carb count excludes fiber, erythritol, and allulose, because these do not affect blood sugar in most people. (Learn about net carbs here.) We try to be accurate, but feel free to make your own calculations.
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Old Version Of Almond Flour Oatmeal Cookies
Back when I first published this recipe (back in August 2016!), it was lower in carbs (4g net carbs each), but not technically keto friendly due to the oats in there. That’s why I updated these gluten-free sugar-free oatmeal cookies to make them keto – and that is the version you see on the recipe card above!
But if you’re looking for the old oatmeal and almond flour cookies, the recipe is below. I knew some of you would miss it, so I’m keeping it here for you for reference:
- 1 1/4 cup Gluten-free rolled oats
- 1 1/4 cup Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Sea salt
- 1/2 Butter (softened)
- 2 large Eggs
- 3/4 cup Erythritol
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
To make this older version of the sugar-free oatmeal cookie recipe using rolled oats, stir together the dry ingredients. Separately, blend the wet ingredients in a blender. Stir the wet mixture into the dry, then proceed to form cookies and bake as written on the recipe card above.
Here is one of the old photos of the original diabetic oatmeal cookies made with oats:
140 Comments
Denise
So easy to make, bake, and eat!
Joyce
Do I need to add salt if I use unsalted butter? If so, how much for this recipe? Thanks.
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Joyce, Yes, please use 3/4 tsp of salt. Enjoy!
Debbie
Perfectly delicious cookies! Thank you
Sonia Sharp
Wonderful cookies! They taste great and are fairly easy to make. The texture is great. They certainly satisfy that oatmeal cookie craving. My husband said this recipe was a winner. I like that the yield is 2 dozen or more. Be sure to use oat fiber not oat bran!
Roberta
Unfortunately, once again, your recipe is for the lucky US readers who have access to your sweetener or allulose, none of which is still distributed in EU: could us poor European people switch them for plain erythritol (maybe with some drop of maple falvor), or golden monkfruit (even though really expensive here)? I’ve recently seen also stevai&erythritol blend in golden version but I’m quite reluctant to try it. Any suggestion would be appreciated 🙂
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Roberta, Yes, you can use erythritol with maple extract to get a similar flavor. Your cookies will be a bit crisper due to the erythritol, but they will still be delicious. Use this sweetener calculator to determine how much erythritol to use. Enjoy!
Cristy A.
Hi I don’t have any hemp hearts.
But I have everything else.. can I sub that for something else.
I’m new to this way of cooking and still learning.
Thanks for all your recipes I’ve enjoyed browsing through your site
I look forward to trying some of your recipes!
Cristy
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Cristy, The hemp hearts give these cookies their ‘oatmeal’ texture. You can sub in almond flour in place of the hemp hearts if you don’t have any on hand.
Amy L Huntley
My kids loved these cookies and so did I! I love that they are a healthier cookie as well. The texture and flavor was perfect! My kids had no idea that they were sugar free and keto.
Kristyn
I can’t believe these are keto-friendly! They are so delicious!! Love a good oatmeal cookie!
Natalie
One of the best cookies!! I love adding the glaze. Takes it to a whole new level!!
Pam
I can’t wait to make these for my daughter who eats Keto. I’m going to surprise her!
Beth
These cookies are my hubby’s favorite! So delicious and very yummy! So glad you can freeze these in case I want some later! Definitely going to make these again!
Michelle
Been looking for an oatmeal cookie recipe that was sugar free and this hit the spot!
Carrie Robinson
Healthy cookies?? I’ll take a dozen, please. 🙂 They look perfect.
Heidy Linn
These low carb, sugar-free keto oatmeal cookies were off the chain DELISH!!! The kids had no idea they were keto! This recipe is one of the best keto recipes I have had in a long time.
Phyllis
These cookies are delicious and so easy to make!!! I misread and didn’t blend sweetener with eggs and they still came out, but they are a little cakey. A keeper!!!
Rosanne
Finally! A gluten free, egg free, sugar free recipe that I didn’t end up throwing in the trash. I did the flax egg substitute but otherwise followed the recipe as is. I did add raisins, just a few mini sugar free chocolate chips and dipped them in finely chopped walnuts. The cookie is chewy and a little crisp around the edges which I love. The flavor is so good and I love that they hold their shape. Most of the other recipes I have tried resulted in a fragile cookie that fell apart, but not these! Excellent job! I will scour your website for other recipes but this one is going to be a regular indulgence in my house.
Phyllis
Hi Rosanne!
I made some additions to my cookies also. Since I love raisins in mine, which I don’t eat any more, I added a small handful of fruit sweetened cranberries and chopped pecans. In the last batch I added unsweetened coconut. All versions are yummy. Maya is a genius
Jody Johnsen
I made these yesterday. Mine needed an extra egg to stay together, which was fine. We all prefer raisins to chocolate bits. Even semi sweet dark chocolate adds too much sugar. I used monkfruit to sweeten. The instructions on it were not right but less sweetener was refreshing. The biggest problem is the crumbly texture. I guess I need to adapt to that, some how.
Mia
Are oats keto? I thought they’re not, upon research.. As I can see you declared “Keto low carb oatmeal cookies”.. please correct me if I’m wrong. I want to try this recipe if it’s really keto-friendly.. thank you 🙂
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Mia, Oats are not strictly keto, but if you are following a low carb diet, these cookies can fit into your diet.
Vee
Hi! Is it okay to substitute buttermilk (almond milk+lemon) instead of egg? And Sugar-free maple syrup instead of Erythritol? Wanted to make vegan.
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Vee, Almond milk and lemon cannot bind as an egg can. If you would like to make these vegan, then please use either flax or vegan eggs. I don’t recommend using a liquid sweetener for this recipe, it will change the ratios of the recipe and they may not turn out. Please use a dry sweetener for this recipe.
Tiara
Hey maya! Love your page, quick question how did you calculate the carbs? Because according to the bob bills label it has 33 carbs per 1/2 cup and only 5 grams of fiber?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Tiara, Here’s a great article on how to calculate net carbs. That will explain how to get the carb count for this recipe.
Marie
Hello,
Can I make these as a savoury oat biscuit by omitting the sweetener, vanilla & cinnamon? Or would that mess up the consistency?
Thanks
Marie
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Marie, I have not tested that, but the recipe should still work.
Marie
Thanks for your speedy reply. I made these today and they are fab-u-lous!
Admittedly, I did change the recipe a bit, but I consider that to be a compliment to you — that you’ve created a recipe that is versatile and can be amended to suit different people’s taste.
I add in ground seeds 1/4 cup, and reduced the almond flour and oats proportionately. I removed all the sweet ingredients (sugar, cinnamon etc.) and instead used savoury flavourings — paprika and mustard powder and an extra dash of salt. I did several batched, so the first lot, I cooked as instructed and I found they didn’t spread (probably because I’d changed the ingredients!) so the second batch I moulded them to the shape and thickness I wanted, and that worked great. I’m going to eat these like cheese biscuits or spread with marmite (it’s a uk thing). The last batch I added some left over parmesan cheese that I needed to use up and cooked them slower and lower temp 160 (rather than 180). All absolutely fab — so pleased with this recipe — Thank you so much.
Patta
Hi, i don’t have hemp hearts. Can I leave it out? I think I will add shredded coconut instead.
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Patta, I have not personally tried this, but the recipe should still work fine with that substitution. Please let us know how it turns out if you decide to try it.
Veronica
Absolutely delicious!
I used monkfruit golden sweetener, other than that I followed the recipe.
The house smelled delicious and they are delicious!
I got 27 cookies out of the mix. ❤️
Alecia
This is an awesome cookie recipe! I love the texture from the oats and almond flour. I thought that 22 cookies would last me at least a week, but I finished them in 3 days because they were just too tasty. I used 1 tbsp natural raw cane sugar to sweeten and it was just enough to be tasty and mostly guilt free 🙂
Daphne Williams
Great recipe! Can I completely skip the sugar & just rely on raisins or a little unsweetened applesauce to sweeten?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Daphne, The recipe will no longer be low carb if you replace the sweetener with natural fruit sugars. If you are not concerned with the low carb aspect of the recipe, then you can use raisins to sweeten. Apple sauce will add too much moisture to the recipe, so I’m not sure it can be done without making several changes to accommodate it.
Princess A
Can I use oat flour instead of rolled oats?
Wholesome Yum M
I don’t think oat flour will give you the right texture for this recipe, I would stick with rolled oats.
Carol
I make these all the time with a few changes. I use 1/4 cup pure maple syrup instead of erythritol. And I add pecans, unsweetened coconut and vegan chocolate chips. My family begs me to make these
Beverly Hembree
I made these last night using the maple syrup, they turned out great! Glad you suggested it, my husband doesn’t like the taste of erythritol.
Kristen M Mendoza
Can you use Quaker oatmeal instead
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Kristen, I use Bob’s Red Mill because it is certified gluten-free. If gluten is not an issue for you, then feel free to use what you have on hand.
Shari
These were delicious! A few changes I made. I used Liquid I can believe its not butter 6 TBS and added 1/2c sugar free chocolate chips.
Joanna
I live in Castle Rock, CO. The altitude is 6224’ here. Do you know how/if that will change the baking time, temperature, or ingredients?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Joanna, Yes, a couple of changes will probably be needed. Increase the oven temp by 25 degrees F, and start checking for doneness around the 8-10 minute mark. I hope you love them!
Paula Vincent
We made these cookies yesterday. They are delicious thank you for sharing the recipes.
John Price
Hi, can I make this recipe with granulated Stevia? Your converter has Stevia liquid. If so what other ingredients would I need to adjust?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi John, If you have granulated stevia that is 1:1 with sugar, then I suggest cutting the amount of sweetener to 1/2 cup. Erythritol is only 70% the sweetness of sugar, so using the same amount of granulated baking stevia would make these cookies too sweet.
Bzysis
I’d like to use peanut butter in these cookies. I was thinking maybe using 1/2 peanut butter and 1/2 butter, or possibly adding peanut butter powder. Any suggestions?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Bzysis, If you have both peanut butter and peanut powder on hand, I would go with the using the peanut powder. Use 1 cup of almond flour and 1/4 cup of peanut powder. Enjoy!
kay
hello! Can I sub honey for erythritol? If not what other subs are there for it? I don’t have stevia either. If honey doesn’t work, how much granulated sugar should I use? Thanks!
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Kay, Honey will not work in this recipe. If all you have is granulated sugar, you can use that in the same amount of erythritol as listed in the recipe. Please be aware that by adding sugar, this recipe will no longer be low carb.
Camilla
These are wonderful tasting. A nice chewy cookie that doesn’t crumble too much. Will be making these again for sure. Thanks Maya, love your recipes.
Mark
I have had Type 1 Diabetes for 55 years.
I also have have Diabetic Gastroparesis which sweetener would be best for me to use?
Thanks
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Mark, I’m not a doctor and cannot guarantee that I can provide the ‘right’ answer for you. With that said, I would think your body would do well with allulose, which does not contain erythritol. You can read more about it in my keto sweetener guide, but I do encourage you to do your own research on this topic and what the best options are for your health.
Sandra Palmer
To use erythritol or xylitol in a regular recipe, how much erythritol or xylitol equals 1 ounce? I need sugar free but not carb (flour, etc) recipes for a friend who eats little or no sugar.
Wholesome Yum
Hi Sandra, you can check my sweetener calculator to determine how much of those to substitute for sugar.
Rachel
Hi love your page! Can I substitute coconut oil for the butter in this recipe?
Wholesome Yum
Yes you can, Rachel!
Karen
Made these today – absolutely delicious! Thanks so much for this recipe; it’s going into the “make regularly” file!
Linda P
Loved this recipe! Only change I made was to use 1/4 cup Swerve Brown sugar and a scant 1/2 cup Swerve Confectioners sugar instead of the 3/4 cup regular Swerve sugar. They turned out great. Will be making these again and again. Thank you!
Marie
Can you use gluten-free flour instead of almond flour?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Marie, I don’t believe so. Gluten-free flour blends and almond flour have very different properties, so the recipe would not turn out as intended.
Amella
Gluten is a protein, so why do you think gluten free oats would make a change in regards of the carb balance? I looked up gluten free oats here in Germany and they have pretty much the same amount of carbs as their normal equivalent, something like 50-60 grams of carbs per 100grams of oats. Is this any different in the US or where ever you live?
I found something called rolled “lupins”. At least they LOOK like something that could be used instead of oats and they have 10grams of carbs per 100 grams and I read an article on a low carb keto site where they explained that these carbs are kind of indigestible for the human digestive tract and would not even count as 10grams.
So maybe one could think of a cookie recipe with a mix of rolled lupins and rolled oats for the classical taste but just a little amount of oats so that it keeps being really low carb and fill up the rest with lupins. They look pretty much like rolled oats and people say they have a “nutty” taste if any. I might risk the 10 euro and get a bag of these lupins 😀
Wholesome Yum
Hi Amelia, since all my recipes are gluten-free I use oats certified with no gluten. That lupin experiment sounds like it’s worth trying, though!
Beth
Can this recipe be adapted to make cookie bars instead of the traditional cookie?
Wholesome Yum
Hi Beth, I haven’t tried that before! You would probably just need to adjust the baking time and watch for browning. Let me know if you try it!
Barbara
This is a wonderful cookie. I always blend the erythitrol into a powder. I also added the dry indredients into the blended wet ingredients. Pecans and sugar free chocolate chips were added.
Deane Caruso
I have gallstones and so I need no egg no sugar recipes not even milk products to try and blast the gallstones out ♀️
Bruce Dudek
I added 1 tablespoon of water and 3 tablespoons of butter. Turned out great, thanks!
Pinkchicken3
I enjoyed the oatmeal cookies recipe. Good flavor and easy to make!!
Pamela W Forrester
These were the best oatmeal LC cookies I have tried. This is the 2nd of three recipes I tried. However, I have confirmed to myself that I don’t like erythritol or stevia (Unless just a bit to kick up the sweetness) Now I am going to try your cream cheese cookies. Thanks Maya
Lynn
Made these cookies today. Very very good. Followed the recipe exactly except used confectioner Erythritol and did not flatten the cookies. I doubled the recipe perfect. Sweetness was right on, baked the cookies 14 minutes. Nice browning on bottom, cookies great texture. I did not flatten as I could tell the cookie dough was the right consistency that they would flatten on their own. Next time I would add raisins as my husband is not Keto and I made for him. Also I would add an additional 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon for a total of 1-1/2 per recipe. Please keep with your wonderful recipes. I appreciate your hard work
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy you liked the cookies, Lynn! Thanks for stopping by!
Brenda Stephenson
Be careful of the Erythritol, it can cause a diabetic a lot of trouble. Any of the ‘tol’s’ can wreck havic on the A1C’s of a diabetic.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Brenda, Erythritol is actually very different from any other alternative sweeteners. It has the lowest glycemic index of just 1, and is metabolized poorly (unlike other sweeteners which are just absorbed poorly but can be metabolized better if absorbed), so it is usually suitable for diabetics. However, I cannot give medical advice and always recommend consulting with your doctor.
Peg
Agree/Disagree – Most of what I’ve read indicates Erythritol has a glycemic index of 0 because they are converted in the stomach and intestines during digestion and are expelled in the urine. They may have an aftertaste or even an adverse taste, so mixing them may reduce the effect. Any diabetic should be consulting a doctor about appropriate foods, and they will probably tell you that the worst thing about alternative sweeteners is that they can continue, or even increase, an individual’s “taste” for sweets, so they still need to be used in strict moderation.
Peggy
This was posted on a diabetic wellness website. Erythritol is very safe to use but still may cause some digestive upset if consumed in large quantities. Because humans don’t have the necessary enzymes to digest erythritol, most of it is absorbed into the bloodstream and is then excreted into the urine unchanged, meaning it won’t raise blood sugar levels.
Angela Lucas
Could I use oat bran and if so would it be the same quantity? Thanks
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Angela, I haven’t tried that, but most likely you wouldn’t get the right texture. Let me know if it works for you.
Donna
The recipe calls for rolled oats, but can you substitute quick oats instead?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Yes, you can, Donna. Thanks for stopping by!
DONNA C SCOTT
Thank you so much! I am diabetic and it is really hard to come by recipes that are low carb AND delicious! So, again, thank you!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thanks so much, Donna!
Kate Cordova
I was skeptical about a low carb oatmeal cookie, but yummy! Delicious with Wholesomeyum ice cream or whip cream. Easy too!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy to hear that, Kate! Thanks for stopping by!
Elena
Hi, I avoid eggs and was trying to find a recipe without them ( any idea what could replace them?). Nevertheless, for great cookies, I’ll give it a try. Now eggs and butter is a bit much. Can I substitute the butter with coconut oil? Thanks
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Elena, You need the eggs but yes, you can use coconut oil. Butter just makes a more authentic oatmeal cookie flavor.
Linda
Would using normal rolled oats rather than gluten-free rolled oats affect my carb intake?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Linda, No, it would be the same.
Rene Beck
You HAVE BEEN SO HELPFUL
Thank you so much for all your hard work & sharing these with us. I was feeling defeated when I gave into temptations but now I won’t have to.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you so much, Rene!
Kristina
Could I use regular baking powder instead of gluten free? Would it add more carbs or fats?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Kristina, Yes, you can. Most baking powders are naturally gluten-free anyway, but not all. Either way the macronutrient info is the same.
Catherine
I Made these for the second time this week and they were absolutely delicious and I didn’t feel bad eating them! I added some unsweetened coconut flakes, dark chocolate morsels, a little extra butter, and they came out great! My husband couldn’t get enough. (Hence the second batch!) Thank you very much for my new go-to oatmeal cookie recipe!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy to hear that, Catherine! Thanks for stopping by!
Mark
My wife makes a lot of keto/gluten free desserts and there have only been a few that I’ve actually liked. Tonight I decided to try one on my own. I usually cook most of the meats in my family and it’s rare I follow a recipe. I thought about how I wanted to go for a gluten free, oatmeal raisin cookie. I knew I would use almond flour, oatmeal, butter eggs, and raisins. I have had mixed feelings about erythritol as it was either gritty or left a cooling effect in my mouth like I just ate mints. I did some research and found out what was needed to avoid those issues.
Instead of completely winging it, I decided to look for a recipe and came across your site. It was very close to what I had planned to do on my own. I was going to mix in a bit of coconut flour but I’m glad I didn’t as I saw your posts/comments below about it drying out the mixture too much. The amount of butter/fat was the perfect ratio to avoid the issues I previously had with erythritol.
The only thing I did differently was add about a 1/3 cup of raisins and half the recipe. The cookies came out almost perfect! They were perfect in the fact that they tasted great, although a little sweeter than I expected. Next time I’ll cut the erythritol a bit more. The only issue I had was I just didn’t flatten them enough prior to baking as they were a little thicker than I like. I completely missed that step.
This was a great recipe and I like that I can make it in smaller batches as we try to stay as low-carb and gluten free as possible.
Thanks!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so glad you enjoyed the cookies, Mark! Thanks for stopping by!
Connie Cashmore
I’ve been looking for a low carb, paleo oatmeal cookie recipe and this one is not it. I followed the recipe and doubled it. The cookies are crumbly and tasteless and as they were baking they were pretty much floating in butter. I’ll keep looking! Thanks.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Connie, Sorry that the recipe was not for you. Since you mentioned paleo, I want to make sure you know that oatmeal cookies are never paleo, since oats are grains. I’ve never had the cookies float in butter, so something must have gone wrong but it’s hard to say what it was without being in the kitchen with you. I hope you’ll try some of my other recipes and find one you like better.
Anna
Can we replace coconut flour for almond flour? Will the wet ingredients need to be increased in that case?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Anna, Unfortunately they won’t work with coconut flour. You’d need multiple other changes to the recipe for it to work, and I haven’t tested it. You’d need to increase wet ingredients to change the consistency, but then the sweetener would be off.
Lisa Sturm
I am not a baker, so it could be entirely my fault. I made a batch yesterday and they were absolutely terrible. Super dried out, even though I ended up adding something like a cup of water to the mix and about a quarter cup of coconut oil to make them pliable. They still ended up fairly crumbly. I used coconut flour instead of white flour to keep the carb count down. I also used stevia, because I could not find any erythritol. They don’t taste bad, but they didn’t brown up, as expected because there was no sugar in the dough. Also there seemed to be more flour than granola.
I’m telling myself they’re biscuits so that they’re still edible.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Lisa, Sorry that they didn’t turn out for you, but it sounds like what you made is a completely different recipe. You mentioned using coconut flour instead of white flour. This recipe has neither, it uses almond flour. Coconut flour is very absorbent and cannot replace almond flour equally in recipes (not even close). Water usually doesn’t work very well in baking, either, unless you are using psyllium. Replacing almond flour with coconut in the same recipe will almost always have a dry result, like you found. Another possible issue could be stevia – it doesn’t have the bulk that erythritol has, so may affect the end result. I hope you’ll get the chance to try the recipe as written, or try another with coconut flour if that is what you are looking to use. While these oatmeal cookies will never be identical to traditional ones with sugar and white flour, I think they are pretty good if following the recipe. Thank you for sharing your experience!
Katie W
Ha! I totally just did the same thing! I told myself they were tiny cakes. Just didn’t have almond flour or erythritol on hand. They went bad before the week was over. Still better than regular oatmeal for breakfast! I can’t wait to try them with the correct ingredients, stevia is not my favorite!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Sorry they didn’t turn out this time! Hopefully you’ll like them better the next time you make them. 🙂
Katie
I purchased the almond flour and swerve (erythritol). They came out perfect! My two year old and six year old boys love them too! They go great with a side of fresh blueberries for breakfast.
Tarryn Conry
Can I use Better Batter’s all purpose flour instead of almond flour?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Tarryn, I haven’t tried that. You probably could, but they wouldn’t be low carb or gluten free.
Erin
I’d like to make oatmeal chocolate chip cookies with sugar free chocolate chips. Could I just add 1/2 cup of them to this recipe?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Erin, Yes, absolutely! Just fold them in right before baking.
Katheryn I Pratt
According to the recipe calculator on http://www.sparkpeople.com – these have 11.3 carbs each. Could you please tell me what calculator you use that makes such a difference? I put in the exact ingredients that are listed. I am very confused on the discrepancy.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Katheryn, My site uses Fat Secret for the nutrition labels. Could it be the erythritol causing the discrepancy for you? This isn’t included in the net carbs count since it isn’t absorbed. Otherwise, what ingredient are you showing to contribute the majority of the carbs?
Sharon Hotchkiss
I looked at the ingredients and thought there was no way all that oatmeal could produce a cookie that had only 4 g net carbs. I did the calculations myself and the almond flour plus the oatmeal had 77g net carbs. Divide that by 22 cookies, and I get 3.5 g net carbs per cookie.
However, these are very small cookies, and eating just one cookie might be hard to do.
I’m going to make these today.
Jenna
How much is one serving?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Jenna, A serving is one 2.5″ cookie.
Nancy Bender
Is there a way to make icing for these to make them like Little Debbies?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Nancy, Yes, you can! I would try mixing some powdered sweetener with a little cream, then drizzle over the cookies.
Kyoko
Because these have egg in them, how long will they last? And also, if I freeze them will they last longer?
Thanks
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Kyoko, They last quite a while once baked – a few weeks in the pantry, just like any other cookies. You could also freeze them, and they’d probably last at least 4-6 months that way.
Chelsey
I’m not so worried about the carb intake and am allowing honey when I cook. How much honey would I use instead of the erythritol?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Chelsey, I wouldn’t recommend using a liquid sweetener like honey, even if you don’t care about the carbs, because it adds extra liquid and would require adjusting amounts of other ingredients. Instead, you can substitute any other granular sweetener. Coconut sugar is a popular natural one that is not sugar-free (if you prefer not to use a sugar-free one). I have a handy conversion chart for sweeteners here (at the bottom of that page). If you’re using coconut sugar, you can just use the conversion amount for sugar.
Liz
I made these for my mom, who is diabetic, & they came out really good! I think I’ll add a little bit of chopped walnuts next time.
Rhonda
What about useing Splenda for the sweetener ?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Yes, that should work just fine. You’ll need a little less if using Splenda Granulated (the kind that measures cup for cup with sugar) – maybe a scant 3/4 cup, since erythritol is a little less sweet than sugar.
Ellie Lansky
What is the suggested serving size?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Ellie, The serving size is one 2 1/2″ cookie.
Jan
Do I have to use a blender, would a hand mixer work?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Yes, a hand mixer would work too. Thanks for asking!
Maria
Hey Maya!
Could coconut palm sugar be used instead of Erythritol? How would this affect the carb count per cookie? Would it still be a healthy alternative? Thanks for the great recipe!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Maria, Yes, coconut sugar would work instead of the erythritol, but it would definitely increase the carb count. Erythritol doesn’t have any net carbs, whereas coconut sugar has the same amount of sugar (and carbs) as regular table sugar. It’s still more nutritious than regular table sugar, because it retains some of its nutrients (unlike white sugar) and has a lower glycemic index for many people. I wouldn’t consider the cookies to be low carb anymore if made with coconut sugar, but they’d still be lower in carbs (and healthier) than typical ones made with white flour and white sugar. Hope this helps!
jackie
Have you ever tried a sugar other than erythritol. I’m new to low carb/gluten free. I’ve read that erythritol is deadly to dogs and my dog does get nibbles of my cookies.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Jackie, Erythritol is actually perfectly safe for dogs – here is a study from the National Institutes of Health that verified this. You may be thinking of xylitol which is unsafe for them, but erythritol is fine. Hope this helps!
Jackie Bladow
Love the oatmeal cookie recipe! I eat dairy free as well…Could I sub out the grass fed butter for ghee or my Smart Balance butter substitute? I’m sure that awesome butter is part of the secret to awesome, low-carb cookies.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Jackie, Yes, I think you could. The ghee would probably work better. Let me know how they turn out if you try the swap!
Denise
I can’t wait till I try these this weekend!
STACEY
Oh cool, I do have some GF oats and I always forget to use them. This is great 🙂
Taryn
Love! I never thought oatmeal cookies could be low carb.
Kim | Low Carb Maven
We buy BRM gluten-free oats for my daughter. She would love this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Sarah
These look so good! Perfect with a cup of coffee!