Almond Oat Gluten Free Cookies

Whether you're gluten-sensitive or just love a nourishing cookie, these Almond Oat Gluten-Free Cookies check all the right boxes—chewy, nutty, just sweet enough, and deeply satisfying. Made with wholesome ingredients like almond flour and oats, they’re a great option for an afternoon snack, a lunchbox treat, or something sweet after dinner.

I made these treats (and filmed the making) with grandson Rowan & had a great time, although he was unrelenting on wanting to make pancakes instead 😉. This is an easy recipe for kids to pull together since everything is mixed in one bowl and the resulting cookies and almost immediate.

READY TO MIX UP THESE DELICIOUS COOKIES

Why You'll Love These Cookies

• Naturally gluten-free: No need for specialty blends—almond flour and oats do the heavy lifting.
• Dairy-free option: Just swap in coconut oil or vegan butter for the Butter
• Quick and easy: Stir everything in one bowl, no mixer required.
• Customizable: Add chocolate chips, or your choice of dried fruit and nuts to suit your craving.

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Ingredients You’ll Need

• Almond flour – Gives the cookies their nutty richness and tender crumb.
• Oats (either rolled or steel cut) – Adds chewiness and structure (make sure they’re certified gluten-free if needed).
• Egg or flax egg – Binds everything together.
• Vanilla paste – Always a must for cookie depth.
• Baking powder & salt – Small amounts, big difference in flavor and texture.
• Optional add-ins – Think mini chocolate chips, chopped almonds, or dried cherries.

ROWAN IS RATHER PROUD OF HIS COOKIES

The Texture: Crisp Edges, Soft Centers
Thanks to the almond flour and oats, these cookies develop a golden, crisp edge while keeping a moist and chewy center. They're sweet but not overly so, making them a treat that even those watching their sugar can enjoy in moderation, especially when you make with allulose as I've done.

Tips for Success

• Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and perfect bottoms.
• Don’t overbake – They’ll firm up as they cool. Pull them out when they’re just golden around the edges.

THE TEXTURE IS DIVINE! CAKE LIKE IN THE CENTER, YET CRISP AROUND THE EDGES

Perfect For:

• Gluten-free dessert tables
• After-school snacks
• Hiking or travel-friendly energy bites
• A healthier cookie exchange pick

Almond Oat Gluten-Free Cookies are the kind of everyday sweet you’ll return to again and again. Wholesome, comforting, and incredibly easy to whip up, they strike the perfect balance between health-conscious and indulgent. Bake a batch—you might want to double it!

Almond Oat Cookies (Gluten Free)
Makes 8 large cookies


1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup allulose (zero calorie plant based sweetener)  (you can use cane sugar if preferred)
1 egg, beaten
1 cup almond flour
1/4 cup oats (I use steel cut)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla or vanilla paste
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 cup dried fruits of choice (raisins, goji berries, cranberries)
1/4 cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts)


Preheat oven to 350 degrees.


Combine butter and allulose or sugar thoroughly in a large bowl.

Beat in the egg.

Add baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla and salt and mix thoroughly.

Stir in almond flour and oats and then the dried fruit and nuts.

Drop with a cooking scoop onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet.

Bake for about 12 minutes.

Transfer to a wire rack to cool an d enjoy,