Keto Oatmeal Cookies are easy to make and taste almost exactly like the original, with only a few exceptions! Oats are high in carbs, so I opted to sub in things like hemp seeds, ground flax, or shredded coconut to give us a similar oatmeal look and texture, but with a low-carb count. The base is almond flour or coconut flour, and keto-approved sweeteners offer up sweetness without sugar.
Cinnamon, vanilla, and sometimes nut flavor our batch of cookies so that the heartwarming flavor associated with Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies prevails. Pick from optional add-ins like sugar-free chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, or unsweetened coconut flakes to make them next-level.
Keto oatmeal cookies are a soft, chewy cookie with a hint of spice that goes well with a cup of coffee or tea as a dessert or snack. And they’re a delight to make in advance, packing really well for meal prepping.
With a genius substitution of oats and sugar, keto oatmeal cookies provide that reminiscent feel without the carb overload that will knock you out of ketosis. They are healthy, tasty, and a winner for all the people who missed the flavor of oatmeal cookies during their low-carb days.
Keto Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a cookie sheet
- Beat together the butter and erythritol until light and fluffy
- Add egg and vanilla, mixing until well blended
- In a separate bowl, mix together almond flour, shredded coconut, flaxseeds, baking soda, cinnamon and salt
- Stir dry ingredients into wet, just until incorporated
- Fold in pecans and any add-ins, if using
- Dollop onto prepared baking sheet and slightly flatten with your fingers; bake 12–14minutes
- Cool cookies on a rack at least 10 minutes before serving
Notes
Flavour Profile of Keto Oatmeal Cookies
- Warm Sweetness
- Barely sweetened with erythritol, monk fruit, or allulose, the taste is mild, not cloyingly sweet.
- It really lets the spices and nutty base sing.
- Nutty & Earthy Depth
- Almond flour, which adds a warm, subtly nutty base, is one of them.
- Hemp hearts, flaxseed, or shredded coconut stand in for the oats, lending a grainy quality with mild earthy undertones.
- Buttery Richness
- Butter (or coconut oil) offers a rich, creamy, indulgent layer that readies the cookies for that comfort, that satisfaction.
- Spiced Aroma
- Classic oatmeal cookie spices — cinnamon, nutmeg, or, if you really want some kick, allspice — bring warmth and the smell of our childhood holidays, striving toward Santa’s preferred offering.
- Some are spiked with a touch of vanilla for contrast.
- Texture & Mouthfeel
- Chewy in the middle with soft edges, though ingredient-dependent.
- Hemp hearts or shredded coconut give bite and chew, mimicking the oat experience.
- Custom Flavor Variations
- Mix-ins such as sugar-free chocolate chips, pecans, or unsweetened coconut flakes keep it interesting, flavor- and texture-wise.
- The sweet-or-spicy contrast is even aided by a pinch of sea salt.
Keto Oatmeal Cookies Nutrition and Calories
| Nutrient | Amount per Cookie |
| Calories | ~110–120 kcal |
| Total Fat | 10–11 g |
| – Saturated Fat | 4 g |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 5 g |
| – Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| – Sugar Alcohols | 2 g |
| Net Carbs | 1 g |
| Sugar | <1 g |
| Cholesterol | ~15–20 mg |
| Sodium | ~60–80 mg |
FAQs
Q1. Can one legitimately make oatmeal cookies on keto, though?
A1. Since traditional oats are high in carbohydrates, keto “oatmeal” cookies use low-carb swaps like shredded coconut, hemp hear,t s, or flaxseed to replicate the chewy property of oats.
Q2. Do they at all taste like regular old oatmeal cookies?
A2. They’re very close! The nutty base (almond flour), plus cinnamon, vanilla, and optional nutmeg, gives you that cookie flavor, and the texture is different but similar.
Q3. What to substitute for oats in keto oatmeal cookies?
A3. The substitute for oats in keto oatmeal cookies-
- Hemp hearts (one of the most oaty when chewed)
- Unsweetened shredded coconut (for texture and body)
- Flaxseed meal or chia seeds (for binding and nuttiness)
Q4. Which sweeteners work best?
A4. Erythritol, monk fruit, or allulose. Allulose creates a chewier cookie, while erythritol will make the texture crisper.
Q5. Can I add mix-ins?
A5. Yes! Some keto-friendly add-ins are:
- Sugar-free chocolate chips
- Chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, almonds)
- Unsweetened coconut flakes
- low sugar dried berries (like cranberries, only a little)
Hi, I’m Candice Knauer!
I’m passionate about creating delicious, healthy meals that make the keto lifestyle simple and enjoyable. What started as my personal journey into low-carb cooking has grown into a collection of recipes that I love sharing with others who want to feel their best while still enjoying great food.